The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Richmond, TX

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Richmond, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Ascites near Richmond, TX. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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47 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

    17500 W Grand Pkwy S, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaideep Barge is an Interventional Radiologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Barge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Pediatric Radiology

    Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

    17500 W Grand Pkwy S, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nowice Trexler is a Pediatric Radiologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Trexler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Texas Endovascular Associates

    7619 Branford Place, Suite 230, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Armstrong is an Interventional Radiologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    John H. Fischer, MD

    4690 Sweetwater Blvd Ste 200B, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Fischer is a Radiologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Kumara S. Peddamatham MD PA

    1601 Main St Ste 401, 
    Richmond, TX 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nitesh Vachhani is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Texas. Dr. Vachhani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Utmb Faculty Group Practice

    511 Park Grove Dr, 
    Katy, TX 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Sedrak is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Katy, Texas. Dr. Sedrak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Occupational Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Occupational Medicine

    Office

    1730 B F Terry Blvd Ste 302, 
    Rosenberg, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Holmsten is a primary care provider, practicing in Occupational Medicine in Rosenberg, Texas. Dr. Holmsten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Otitis, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Office

    15702 Oleta Ln, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Lutzker is a Radiologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Lutzker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Office

    1315 Creekford Cir, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Murphy is a Radiologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Nasal Flaring.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Priority Medwell LLC

    10310 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 103, 
    Richmond, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aramis Cosme is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Texas. Dr. Cosme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    4760 Sweetwater Blvd Ste 101, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nasrullah Manji is a Gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Manji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Memorial Hermann Medical Group Sugar Land Multi-Specialty

    17520 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 350, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadim Jafri is a Gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Jafri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Sugar Land Diagnostic Inc

    3519 Town Center Blvd S Ste B, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ranganath Kandala is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Kandala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Heart Attack, Tenosynovitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    11529 S Highway 6, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Froilan Francisco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Francisco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Kumara S. Peddamatham MD PA

    1601 Main St Ste 401, 
    Richmond, TX 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumara Peddamatham is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Texas. Dr. Peddamatham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Texas Digestive Disease Consultants: Richmond

    1601 Main St Ste 401, 
    Richmond, TX 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepika Chona is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Texas. Dr. Chona is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Rodriguez Medical Clinic

    15825 Bellaire Blvd, Ste D, 
    Houston, TX 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julio Rodriguez, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Julio Rodriguez specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Rodriguez Medical Clinic. To make an appointment, please call (832) 328-1911. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    11555 University Blvd, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ujjwala Murtineni is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Murtineni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Ascites
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    16651 Southwest Fwy Ste 370, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanmayi Gaikwad is a Nurse Practitioner in Sugar Land, Texas. Ms. Gaikwad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Geriatric Home Care Physicians PA

    16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 175, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arusha Bavare is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Bavare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, COVID-19, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Richmond, TX?

    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 Richmond, TX?

    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 Richmond, TX?

    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 Richmond, TX?

    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 Richmond, TX?

    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 Richmond, TX?

    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 Richmond, TX?

    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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