The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Meridian, MS

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Ascites near Meridian, MS. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Thaggard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Thaggard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Medical Foundation Inc

    2401 16th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Chard is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Chard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Headache, Vertigo, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Robbins is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Robbins 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, Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Deaconess Homecare

    1203 24th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Cowart is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Cowart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hepatic Hemangioma, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Deaconess Homecare

    1203 24th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Chard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Chard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Colonic Malakoplakia, Headache, and Chronic Granulomatous Disease.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Anderson Regional Medical Center

    1102 Constitution Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Myatt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Myatt is rated as an Experienced 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 Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Carbuncle, and Boils.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Anderson Regional Medical Center

    1102 Constitution Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neville Wichman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Wichman is rated as an Experienced 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Rush Medical Center

    1314 19th Ave., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamil Meloelain is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Meloelain is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meloelain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Joel T Callahan Thomas H. Greer JR & A Gary Boone PTR.

    1600 22nd Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Calvit is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Calvit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Joel T Callahan Thomas H. Greer JR & A Gary Boone PTR.

    1600 22nd Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Thomas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Meridian Medical Associates PA

    2024 15th St Fl 2, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Thaggard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Thaggard is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Shaffer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced 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 Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Teleradiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richelle Legnon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Legnon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Legnon is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Teleradiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myles Digby is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Digby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Vertigo, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Digby is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Teleradiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Summersgill is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Summersgill is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Vertigo. Dr. Summersgill is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology and American Board Of Radiology - Teleradiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Ochsner Rush Medical Group

    1800 12th St., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Benjamin Boyle is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Boyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Boyle is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Ochsner Rush Medical Center

    1314 19th Ave., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hunter Nelson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Rush Medical Center

    1314 19th Ave., 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Vongala is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Vongala is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vongala is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Hospital Medicine.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dustin Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center

    2124 14th St, 
    Meridian, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lan Zhou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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 Meridian, MS?

    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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