The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Chesapeake, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 154 doctor with experience in Ascites near Chesapeake, VA. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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154 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive And Liver Disease Specialists

    885 Kempsville Rd, Ste 114, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelvin Hornbuckle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Hornbuckle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hornbuckle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027.

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

    Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Patel is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Tidewater Kidney Specialists

    300 Medical Parkway, Suite 110, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Liwei Huang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates

    113 Gainsburough Sq, Square #100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walid Makdisi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Makdisi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Makdisi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    885 Kempsville Rd Ste 114, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Thiwan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Thiwan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Medical Center Radiologists

    5544 Greenwich Road, Suite 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Lustig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lustig 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, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lustig is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology - 2026. Dr. Lustig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Center Radiologists

    5544 Greenwich Road, Suite 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dmitri Samoilov is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Samoilov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Jaundice, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Samoilov is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - 2026.

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

    Medical Center Radiologists

    6275 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 300, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Brune is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Brune is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Brune is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - 2026. Dr. Brune is currently accepting new patients.

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

    DeMc Inc

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Howerton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Howerton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Howerton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    DeMc Inc

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Cohen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Galactocoele, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    DeMc Inc

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Marshall is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced 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 Swyer-James Syndrome, Breast Lump, Gallbladder Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Marshall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    DeMc Inc

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Yagel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Yagel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yagel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    DeMc Inc

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rene Rivera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Rivera 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ips Of Tidewater LLC

    112 Gainsborough Sq Ste 200, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Domanski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Domanski 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Domanski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Tidewater

    112 Gainsborough Square, Suite 200, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Felix Tiongco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Tiongco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Visceromegaly, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tiongco is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    First Meridian Medical LLC

    1554 River Birch Run N, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Hall is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Hall 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 Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Musselmani Internal Medicine PC

    1422 Poindexter St, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zattam Musselmani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Musselmani is rated as an Experienced 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 Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Urology Of Virginia PC

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 202, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Ricketts is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Ricketts 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ricketts is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Payman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Payman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Payman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Urology Of Virginia PC

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 202, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alex Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Williams 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 Chesapeake, VA?

    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 Chesapeake, VA?

    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 Chesapeake, VA?

    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 Chesapeake, VA?

    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 Chesapeake, VA?

    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 Chesapeake, VA?

    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 Chesapeake, VA?

    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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