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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Ascites near Saint Joseph, MO. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Ascites
      Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Neuroradiology

      Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Looney is a Neuroradiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Looney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Office

      3906 Oakland Ave, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Sallee is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Sallee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Banti's Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology

      Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Mena is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Nasal Flaring, Blau Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jose Alvarez is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Poplaw is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Poplaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Galactocoele, CAPOS Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Saverino is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Saverino has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, and PEHO Syndrome.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brett Nielson is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Nielson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, Chronic Cough, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michelle Pal is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Pal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Radiology Specialists Of St Joseph PC

      3620 Frederick Ave, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jack Bridges is a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Bridges is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bridges is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5202 Faraon St, Suite A, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Mitchell is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      4510 Frederick Ave, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francis Mccormick is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      901 Heartland Rd, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Francisco Gortes is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Gortes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Chylous Ascites, Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Gortes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Satinderjit Oberoi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Oberoi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oberoi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      5325 Faraon St, Suite R, 
      Saint Joseph, MO 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vikas Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, COVID-19, Takayasu Arteritis, Kidney Transplant, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Heartland Regional Medical Center

      802 N Riverside Dr, 220 Mosaic Life Care, 
      St Joseph, MO 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Venkat Nutalapati is a Gastroenterologist in St Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Nutalapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Ascites?

      Ascites is the build-up of fluid in the space between the lining of the abdomen and abdominal organs.

      When should I see an Ascites doctor near Saint Joseph, MO?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Ascites doctor near Saint Joseph, MO?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Ascites doctors near Saint Joseph, MO?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Ascites doctors near Saint Joseph, MO?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Ascites doctor near Saint Joseph, MO?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ascites doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ascites doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Ascites doctor near Saint Joseph, MO?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Ascites doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ascites doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Ascites doctors near Saint Joseph, MO?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ascites doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Ascites doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ascites doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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