The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Center Valley, PA

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Center Valley, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 160 doctor with experience in Ascites near Center Valley, PA. Of these, 108 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 20 are Distinguished.

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    James A. Newcomb
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Newcomb is a Radiologist and a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Newcomb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Mitchell H. Storace
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Storace is a Radiologist and a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Storace is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Michael S. Hodavance
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hodavance is a Radiologist and a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hodavance is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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    Errin J. Hoffman
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Errin Hoffman is a Radiologist and a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoffman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ureterocele, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Adam L. Peyton
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery

    Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Philosophy of care | My philosophy centers on you, your personal needs and unique health journey. I believe in a collaborative approach, empowering patients with knowledge and being actively involved in treatment decisions. Whether managing chronic liver disease, guiding someone through a transplant process or offering preventive care, I create a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel heard and cared for. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to make a positive impact on people’s lives, especially in the realm of complex diseases like liver conditions, where treatment requires a balance of medical expertise and empathy. Liver disease, in particular, often affects individuals and their family in profound ways, and I find it incredibly rewarding to help patients navigate their care, from diagnosis to advanced treatments like a transplant. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking and traveling, as well as time with family and close friends. I believe in maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper eating and regular exercise. I'm also committed to finding a balance between work and personal life. Dr. Peyton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    St. Luke's Hospital

    801 Ostrum St, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Reinhart is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Neurogenic Bladder, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Progressive Physician Associates-Allentown Campus

    1736 Hamilton St, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ringold is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ringold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Progressive Physician Associates-Allentown Campus

    1736 Hamilton St, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Shearer is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shearer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Progressive Physician Associates-Allentown Campus

    1736 Hamilton St, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prashant Patel is an Interventional Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Progressive Physician Associates-Allentown Campus

    1736 Hamilton St, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Yannes is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yannes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology

    Lehigh Valley Hospital-Transplant Center

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Swank is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Swank is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Endoscopy.

    Anurita Jajoo
    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Anurita Jajoo is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jajoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Galactocoele, and Boils.

    Larry Braunstein
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Braunstein is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Braunstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Lung Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Darryn I. Shaff
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Cardiology | Interventional Radiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darryn Shaff is a Radiologist and a Cardiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shaff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Kenneth S. Kurtz
    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Kurtz is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kurtz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Jamie S. Stallman
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | Every patient, every time. I treat every patient as I would a beloved family member. It’s what patients expect and deserve: my best anytime and every time. | Why I entered medicine | I studied science in college and was on an internship with a large company when a co-worker got sick. Everything stopped and everyone went to the hospital. When the doctor came out to discuss his condition, that was the only thing in the whole world that mattered to his friends and family. It was also when I realized medicine is the most important application of science – and my calling. | Community involvement | My family and I support our community in various ways. | Personal interests | When not working, I help raise our four children along with my wife – who does all the heavy lifting. We also care for two dogs and like to travel when time allows. Cooking is an occasionally successful hobby and a round of golf every so often keeps me humble. Dr. Stallman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Thyroid Nodule, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Kelly M. Freed
    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Freed is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Pleurisy.

    Ravi R. Desai
    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
    Allentown, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Ravi Desai is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Michael C. Vichnin
    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    2545 Schoenersville Rd, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Vichnin is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vichnin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Alan R. Hammond
    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

    2545 Schoenersville Rd, 
    Bethlehem, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Hammond is a Radiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hammond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Center Valley, PA?

    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 Center Valley, PA?

    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 Center Valley, PA?

    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 Center Valley, PA?

    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 Center Valley, PA?

    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 Center Valley, PA?

    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 Center Valley, PA?

    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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