The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Washington, PA

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Washington, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Ascites near Washington, PA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    UPMC Washington

    155 Wilson Ave, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Wildenhain is an Interventional Radiologist in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wildenhain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    UPMC Washington

    155 Wilson Ave, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Digiorgio is an Interventional Radiologist in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Digiorgio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    UPMC Washington

    155 Wilson Ave, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Leukhardt is a Radiologist in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leukhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    UPMC Washington

    155 Wilson Ave, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Di Pietro is a Radiologist in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Di Pietro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Nodules, and Blau Syndrome.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    UPMC Washington

    155 Wilson Ave, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hilger is an Interventional Radiologist in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hilger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Southwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc.

    80 Landings Dr Ste 205, 
    Washington, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Joson is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joson has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Southwest Gastroenterology Associates Inc.

    80 Landings Dr Ste 205, 
    Washington, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Panicco is an Internal Medicine provider in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panicco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Washington Health System Radiation Oncology, Affiliated With UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    155 Wilson Avenue, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William R. Downer, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Downer completed his fellowships, residencies and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Downer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Splenomegaly, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiation Oncology

    Washington Health System Radiation Oncology, Affiliated With UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    155 Wilson Avenue, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

    Dina Novitskaya, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Novitskaya completed her residency and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Novitskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Washington Health System Radiation Oncology, Affiliated With UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    155 Wilson Avenue, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wilson K. Pyle, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Pyle completed his residencies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. Dr. Pyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine

    Washington Hospital

    155 Wilson Avenue, 
    Washington, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew DiIulio, DO, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in family medicine/OMT by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians in addition to family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Washington Hospital. Dr. DiIulio received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Diiulio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bronchitis, Tenosynovitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Whs Family Medicine-North Main

    190 N Main St Ste 204, 
    Washington, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Casile is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Casile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Canonsburg Hospital

    100 Medical Blvd, 
    Canonsburg, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Thomeier is a Radiologist in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Visceromegaly, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    157 Waterdam Rd Ste 120, 
    Canonsburg, PA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gretz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gretz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gerstmann Syndrome, Infant Hyperglycemia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    101 Windsor Ct, 
    Venetia, PA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Pierce is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Venetia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    South Hills Endoscopy Center

    2589 Boyce Plaza Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bridger Clarke is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    South Hills Endoscopy Center

    2589 Boyce Plaza Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jungmin Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    South Hills Endoscopy Center

    2589 Boyce Plaza Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Schuerle is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schuerle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2589 Boyce Plaza Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xuong Lu is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Office

    313 W Barr St, 
    Mc Donald, PA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Speca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mc Donald, Pennsylvania. Dr. Speca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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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