The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Wilmington, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Ascites near Wilmington, NC. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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63 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
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    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hall is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hall 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, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Beard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Beard 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, Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Beard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Cape Fear Hospital

    5301 Wrightsville Ave, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Rudyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Rudyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rudyk is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Novant Health Internal Medicine Wilmington

    1725 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Williams is board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilmington Gastroenterology

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Spencer-Carney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Spencer-Carney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Spencer-Carney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Klein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Novant Health Internal Medicine Wilmington

    1725 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Butler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Diabetic Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Butler is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington

    1520 Physicians Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Ramage is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Ramage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ramage is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Orzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Orzel is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Orzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kendall Yokubaitis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yokubaitis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yokubaitis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Porters Neck Imaging LLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Braithwaite is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Braithwaite 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 Breast Lump, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy. Dr. Braithwaite is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Danielle M. Gough DMD PLLC

    1124 Gallery Park Ln, 
    Wilmington,, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wilmington,, North Carolina. Dr. Hines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pendred Syndrome, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hines is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Cora Physical Therapy Wilmington

    1115 Military Cutoff Rd, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Crawford is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Crawford 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 Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William King is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Henihan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Henihan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Henihan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunal Dalal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariam Sauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Sauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sauer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Miller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Physician Assistant | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Physician Assistant | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannah Wayne is a Physician Assistant and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Wayne, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Wayne, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates PA

    5115 Oleander Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Dolan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Dolan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Dolan 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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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 Wilmington, NC?

    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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