The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Cookeville, TN

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Cookeville, TN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Ascites near Cookeville, TN. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology

    Tennessee Inpatient Medicine Associates PLLC

    142 W 5th St, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Huff is a Radiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Huff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Tennessee Inpatient Medicine Associates PLLC

    142 W 5th St, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daryl Henderson is a Radiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Hardin is a Radiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Hardin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, Ascites, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josue Montanez is a Radiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Montanez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stroke, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Father And Son Family Medicine Clinic PLLC

    315 N Washington Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Means is a Radiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Means 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 Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Swyer-James Syndrome, and Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Tennessee Inpatient Medicine Associates PLLC

    142 W 5th St, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spencer Madell is a Radiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Madell has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Tennessee Inpatient Medicine Associates PLLC

    142 W 5th St, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ginny Charnock is a Radiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Charnock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and Headache.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    753 Humble Dr Ste B, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lori Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Specialists Of Cookeville PLLC

    128 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Bertram is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Bertram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rakeshkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ather Binish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Binish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Taillac is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Taillac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Hepatology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Hepatology

    Cookeville Regional Medical Group Inc

    438 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maan Anbari is a Hepatologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Anbari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Esophageal Varices, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Cookeville Regional Center Gastroenterology

    438 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phillip Bertram is a Gastroenterologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Bertram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Cookeville Regional Center Gastroenterology

    438 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkata Tammana is a Gastroenterologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Tammana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Cookeville Regional Center Gastroenterology

    438 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Ezi is a Gastroenterologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Ezi has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Cookeville Regional Center Gastroenterology

    438 N Whitney Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Pisapia is a Gastroenterologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Pisapia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Cumberland Family Care PC

    457 Vista Dr, 
    Sparta, TN 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ty Webb is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sparta, Tennessee. Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Cookeville, TN?

    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 Cookeville, TN?

    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 Cookeville, TN?

    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 Cookeville, TN?

    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 Cookeville, TN?

    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 Cookeville, TN?

    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 Cookeville, TN?

    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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