The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Ascites near independence, MO. Of these, 88 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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126 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Alli is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Alli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alli is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology - 2017. Dr. Alli is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Michael S Fedotin & B William Ginsberg PA

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Freilich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Freilich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Freilich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Scott Bowlin Do

    1515 W White Oak St, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Bowlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bowlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Ascites, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bowlin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Khalid is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Utarnachitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Stallard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Stallard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Stallard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Vadaparampil is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vadaparampil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome. Dr. Vadaparampil is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 2007. Dr. Vadaparampil is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Bhargava is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bhargava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhargava is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Gubin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Breast Lump, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Gubin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Borsa is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Borsa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Borsa is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Saucier is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Saucier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Saucier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Mccormick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mccormick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3800 S Whitney Ave, 
    Independence, MO 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Schowengerdt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Schowengerdt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schowengerdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Diagnostic Center Associates LP

    18640 E 38th Ter S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Vardakis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vardakis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mustafa Al-Sabbagh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Al-Sabbagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Al-Sabbagh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Saverino is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Saverino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Saverino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Bassett is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bassett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Bassett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hatfield is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Headache. Dr. Hatfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Collins is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Collins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Bile Duct Obstruction, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Collins is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology - 2017 and American Board Of Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine - 2007. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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 independence, 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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