The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in West Islip, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Ascites near West Islip, NY. Of these, 102 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Hepatology | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Hepatology | Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 201, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazia Qazi is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Qazi is rated as an Advanced 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 Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Qazi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shu-ho Chang is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Chang 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, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    301 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Axelrod is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Axelrod is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Axelrod is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Radiology.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    301 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Kern is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Kern is rated as an Experienced 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 Visceromegaly, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Kern is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    301 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hwayoung Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Lee 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 Gallbladder Disease, Tenosynovitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Retroversion of the Uterus. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Nephrology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Nephrology | Hospital Medicine
    301 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farah Piracha is a primary care provider, a Nephrologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Piracha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Volkmann Contracture, Sepsis, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Piracha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    301 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Specialized in pulmonary diseases, critical care, and internal medicine. Dr. Hakimi 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 Cardiac Arrest, Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Infective Endocarditis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hakimi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 201, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaspreet Singh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Singh 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 Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 201, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language

    Robert Chatalbash is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Chatalbash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chatalbash is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Bay Shore

    39 Brentwood Road, Suite 201, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Karpowicz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Karpowicz 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 Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology

    St. Joseph Hospital

    4295 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Stein is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    500 Montauk Highway, Suite B, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krishnaiyer Subramani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Subramani 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Suffolk Pediatric Associates P.C.

    1111 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Disanti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Disanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    1111 Montauk Highway, Suite 3, 1, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Weinstein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Weinstein 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Long Island Medical Imaging PC

    1161 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alain Zilkha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Zilkha is rated as an Experienced 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Pediatric Radiology

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Henesch is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Henesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Webber is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Webber 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mchale is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Mchale 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 Headache, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Kessinger is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kessinger 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 Tenosynovitis, Retroversion of the Uterus, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Pediatric Radiology

    Good Samaritan Hospital Laboratory

    1000 Montauk Hwy, 
    West Islip, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Tsai is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

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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 West Islip, NY?

    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 West Islip, NY?

    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 West Islip, NY?

    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 West Islip, NY?

    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 West Islip, NY?

    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 West Islip, NY?

    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 West Islip, NY?

    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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