The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Rapid City, SD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Ascites near Rapid City, SD. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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

    Sanford Health Tower Road Clinic

    3024 Tower Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Baertsch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Baertsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Baertsch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Bochna is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Bochna is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Endoscopy.

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Habbe is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Habbe is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Habbe is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Belsaas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Belsaas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Belsaas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    General Practice
    Advanced in Ascites
    General Practice

    Monument Health Heart And Vascular Institute

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Tvedt is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Tvedt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Tvedt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Brink is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Brink 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 Galactocoele, Ascites, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy. Dr. Brink is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Imaging Center LLC

    2929 5th St Ste 100, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Voigt is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Voigt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Voigt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    The Imaging Center LLC

    2929 5th St Ste 100, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Baxter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Baxter is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Vertigo, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Baxter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    The Imaging Center LLC

    2929 5th St Ste 100, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Durst is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Durst is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Chronic Cough, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Durst is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    The Imaging Center LLC

    2929 5th St Ste 100, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Frost is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Frost is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Frost is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    The Imaging Center LLC

    2929 5th St Ste 100, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Zavitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Zavitz is rated as an Advanced 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 Tenosynovitis, Vertigo, Ascites, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Zavitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Endoscopy Center, LLC

    2820 Mount Rushmore Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Jones is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Health Tower Road Clinic

    3024 Tower Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Colette Gorder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Gorder 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Macroamylasemia, Visceromegaly, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Gorder is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners: Family. Dr. Gorder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    716 Quincy St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leo Flynn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Flynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Flynn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Zielike is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Zielike is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Zielike is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Bachwich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Bachwich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Esophageal Varices, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Associates Prof LLC

    2929 5th St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hustrulid is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Hustrulid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites. Dr. Hustrulid is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David White is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. White 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Ascites, Galactocoele, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Anderson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

    353 Fairmont Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Pashto, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Sohaib Hassan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Hassan 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 Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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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