The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in lubbock, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Ascites near lubbock, TX. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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48 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Coaxion PLLC

    1602 Avenue Q, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Schmaltz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Schmaltz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Jaundice, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Schmaltz is board certified in The American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Schmaltz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Transplant Surgery | Hepatology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Transplant Surgery | Hepatology
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas - Lubbock

    3711 22nd St, Ste B, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stevan Gonzalez is a Transplant Surgeon and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatorenal Syndrome, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Coaxion PLLC

    1602 Avenue Q, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suryakumar Reddy is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Stroke, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Reddy is board certified in The American Board Of Radiology - Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Coaxion PLLC

    1602 Avenue Q, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Flynn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Flynn is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Flynn is board certified in The American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Flynn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Coaxion PLLC

    1602 Avenue Q, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Benning is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Benning is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Boils, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Benning is board certified in The American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Benning is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asif Farooq is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Farooq 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 Ascites, HELLP Syndrome, Sepsis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Farooq is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Niska Blevins is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Blevins 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Blevins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    3610 24th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Hughston is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Hughston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hughston is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    3610 24th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Miller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    3610 24th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ariwan Rakvit is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Rakvit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rakvit is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Lubbock Diagnostic Radiology L.L.P.

    4005 24th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Donaldson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Donaldson 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, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Donaldson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Lubbock Diagnostic Radiology L.L.P.

    4005 24th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Bruening is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Bruening 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 Ascites, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Varicose Veins, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bruening is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Lubbock Diagnostic Radiology L.L.P.

    4005 24th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Williams is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Williams 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lubbock Diagnostic Radiology L.L.P.

    4005 24th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Montgomery is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Montgomery 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, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy. Dr. Montgomery is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    5115 80th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Houssam Al-Kharrat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Al-Kharrat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Al-Kharrat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kulia Matsuo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Matsuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scrotal Swelling, Visceromegaly, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Matsuo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Tidwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Tidwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Tidwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required
    3601 21st Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Windisch is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Windisch is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Windisch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Ashref is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ashref 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 Memory Loss, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ashref is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chidi Echendu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Echendu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

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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 lubbock, 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 lubbock, 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 lubbock, 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 lubbock, 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 lubbock, 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 lubbock, 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 lubbock, 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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