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    MediFind found 957 doctor with experience in Ascites near North Carolina, US. Of these, 729 are Experienced, 163 are Advanced and 64 are Distinguished.

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    957 providers found
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Carl Berg is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Berg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Dr. Berg is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael T. Lavelle
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Charlotte Radiology

      700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Lavelle is a Radiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Lavelle has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lavelle is currently accepting new patients.

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      James H. Oliver
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Charlotte Radiology

      700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Experience:
      40+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Oliver is a Radiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Oliver has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Oliver is currently accepting new patients.

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      Charles Y. Kim
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Duke Interventional Radiology Arringdon (Freestanding)

      5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
      Morrisville, NC 
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      As an interventional radiologist, my expertise is in minimally invasive procedures performed using radiologic guidance using the most current technology and devices in a variety of organ systems. Areas of particular clinical interest include minimally invasive cancer treatment of tumors in the liver, kidney, and bone (including osteoid osteoma) using interventional techniques such as embolization, radioembolization, and drug-eluting beads, as well as thermal ablative techniques including radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoablation. Additional areas of interest include endovascular interventions of venous pathology (including central venous occlusions and hemodialysis access), percutaneous enteral nutrition, particularly in patients with complex anatomy and needs -- including percutaneous jejunal feeding tubes), and vascular imaging using MR angiography and CT angiography. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

      Peter C. Chang
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Charlotte Radiology

      700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin, Taiwanese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Chang is a Radiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

      Steven L. Zacks
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

      Atrium Health Liver Care & Transplant Pineville

      10502 Park Road, Suite 110, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Zacks is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Zacks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, and Ascites. Dr. Zacks is currently accepting new patients.

      Jason Harris
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Raleigh Radiology

      5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
      Raleigh, NC 
      Experience:
      4+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Harris is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for over 4 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Boils, Folliculitis, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      James Ferris
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Charlotte Radiology

      700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Ferris is a Radiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ferris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Ferris is currently accepting new patients.

      Paul A. Schmeltzer
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Transplant Surgery

      Transplant And Liver Center

      1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 600, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Schmeltzer is a Transplant Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Schmeltzer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schmeltzer is currently accepting new patients.

      Philippe J. Zamor
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Transplant And Liver Center

      1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 600, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Haitian Creole
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Philippe Zamor is an Internal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Zamor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Zamor is currently accepting new patients.

      James E. Knutson
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Duke Interventional Radiology Arringdon (Freestanding)

      5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
      Morrisville, NC 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Knutson is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Knutson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

      Ramesh Avva
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Neuroradiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Neuroradiology

      Charlotte Radiology

      700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ramesh Avva is a Neuroradiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Avva has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gastric Lymphoma, Visceromegaly, and Headache. Dr. Avva is currently accepting new patients.

      Christopher Long
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Raleigh Radiology

      5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
      Raleigh, NC 
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Long is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Long has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

      Michael A. Meuse
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology

      Vascular And Interventional Clinic Concord/Vein Clinic

      212 LePhillip Court NE, Suite 201, 
      Concord, NC 
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Meuse is an Interventional Radiologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Meuse has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Meuse is currently accepting new patients.

      Peter Simon
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology

      Charlotte Radiology

      700 E. Morehead St., Suite 300, 
      Charlotte, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Simon is an Interventional Radiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Simon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Cirrhosis, Lung Nodules, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

      Daniel Gray
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology

      Raleigh Radiology

      5220 Greens Dairy Rd, 
      Raleigh, NC 
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Gray is a Radiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gray has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

      Jack Green
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology

      Atrium Health Stanly

      301 Yadkin St., 
      Albemarle, NC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jack Green is a Radiologist in Albemarle, North Carolina. Dr. Green is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

      David Sheridan
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology

      Vascular And Interventional Clinic Concord/Vein Clinic

      212 LePhillip Court NE, Suite 201, 
      Concord, NC 
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Sheridan is an Interventional Radiologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Sheridan has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Boils, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Sheridan is currently accepting new patients.

      Matthew K. Langman
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Duke Interventional Radiology Arringdon (Freestanding)

      5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
      Morrisville, NC 
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      I am fortunate to practice medicine in a specialty using cutting-edge diagnostic imaging and minimally-invasive procedures to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions. In this role I strive to provide timely, individualized care for my patients. The most fulfilling part of my job is working collaboratively with the entire treatment team, including nurses, technologists, doctors, and patients in order to provide the best care possible. Dr. Langman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Beth Floyd
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

      Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      I manage patients with all forms of liver disease, including those with advanced liver disease who require liver transplantation. Additionally, I perform upper endoscopies and screening colonoscopies. I prioritize spending time with my patients to get to know them and their families, helping them optimize their health. It's essential for me to educate my patients about their illnesses so they feel empowered. Together, we create the best care plan based on the latest medical science, focusing on their goals and preferences. Dr. Floyd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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 in North Carolina, US?

      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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