The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in middletown, RI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Ascites near middletown, RI. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St, 
    Newport, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Vachon is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Vachon is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St, 
    Newport, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jasper Ngomba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Ngomba 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 Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St, 
    Newport, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Brindamour is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Brindamour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St, 
    Newport, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniela Mccooey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Mccooey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Enlarged Liver, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mccooey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    110 Clock Tower Sq Ste 110, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristin Skelly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Skelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Skelly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Nadimpalli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Nadimpalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Pianka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Pianka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Mcmahon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Gastric Dysmotility, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mcmahon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1130 Ten Rod Rd Ste D201, 
    North Kingstown, RI 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Landy Paolella is a Radiologist practicing medicine in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Dr. Paolella 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, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Paolella is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    289 Pleasant St Ste 404, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hany Mistikawy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Mistikawy is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hypertension. Dr. Mistikawy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    203 Plymouth Ave Ste 701, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Joncas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Joncas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Ascites, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Joncas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    211 Milliken Blvd Ste A, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Cardoza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Cardoza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pheochromocytoma, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Cardoza is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Farnam is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Farnam is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Osteoarthritis, Boils, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    308 Callahan Rd, 
    North Kingstown, RI 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Taft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Dr. Taft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Fibromyalgia.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Monteiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Monteiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Monteiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6725 Post Rd, 
    North Kingstown, RI 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Black is a Radiologist practicing medicine in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Dr. Black is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Ascites, Chronic Cough, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    289 Pleasant St Ste 501, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Maddock is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Maddock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Maddock is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    SMG Andrade Medical Associates

    851 Middle St Ste 3400, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Andrade is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Andrade is rated as an Advanced 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Andrade is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St Annes Hospital

    795 Middle St, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Van Colen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Van Colen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Breast Lump. Dr. Van Colen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    St Annes Hospital

    795 Middle St, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bijay Yadav is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroparesis, Ascites, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 middletown, RI?

    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 middletown, RI?

    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 middletown, RI?

    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 middletown, RI?

    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 middletown, RI?

    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 middletown, RI?

    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 middletown, RI?

    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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