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    MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Ascites near West Columbia, SC. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    63 providers found
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology

      Intermedical Hospital Of South Carolina

      1519 Marion St, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Henry Black is a Radiologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Black is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

      Edward E. Kimbrough
      Advanced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Columbia Gastroenterology Associates

      2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edward Kimbrough is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Kimbrough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kimbrough is currently accepting new patients.

      Georges T. Postic
      Advanced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Columbia Gastroenterology Associates

      2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Georges Postic is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Postic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Postic is currently accepting new patients.

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      Jaiprakash N. Patel
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Prisma Health Internal Medicine – Saluda Ridge

      103 Saluda Ridge Court, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jaiprakash Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Lexington Radiology Associates

      2720 Sunset Blvd, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Mustert is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mustert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mustert is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Richter is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Richter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Schaberg is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Schaberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Consultants In Gastroenterology PA

      131 Summerplace Dr, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajeev Vasudeva is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Vasudeva is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Anthony D. Lowman
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Prisma Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology

      3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Lowman is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Lowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophageal Varices, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lowman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Prisma Health Richland Hospital X–Ray

      5 Medical Park, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Henderson is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Prisma Health Midlands Outpatient Radiology – Richland

      5 Richland Medical Park Drive, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Garrick is a Radiologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Garrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Headache. Dr. Garrick is currently accepting new patients.

      David L. Greenhouse
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

      3209 Colonial Dr, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Greenhouse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Greenhouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Failure. Dr. Greenhouse is currently accepting new patients.

      Jorge L. Galan
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Columbia Gastroenterology Associates

      2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jorge Galan is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Galan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Galan is currently accepting new patients.

      James M. Mann
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Columbia Gastroenterology Associates

      2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Mann is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mann is currently accepting new patients.

      Walter J. Bristow
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Columbia Gastroenterology Associates

      2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Walter Bristow is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bristow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bristow is currently accepting new patients.

      Faith Villanueva
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Columbia Gastroenterology Associates

      2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Faith Villanueva is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Indigestion, and Turcot Syndrome. Dr. Villanueva is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology

      Office

      2720 Sunset Blvd Apt 701, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Odeghe is a Radiologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Odeghe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, CAPOS Syndrome, and Emphysema.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Lexington Medical Center

      2720 Sunset Blvd, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Mcguire is a Radiologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Galactocoele, and Melorheostosis.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Lexington Medical Center

      2720 Sunset Blvd, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Brehmer is a Radiologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Brehmer has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Nodules, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Lexington Medical Center

      2720 Sunset Blvd, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Clarence Davis is a Radiologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough.

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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 West Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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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