The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Norfolk, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 162 doctor with experience in Ascites near Norfolk, VA. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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162 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 
     (5.1 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
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists

    301 Riverview Avenue, Suite 500 A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Parth Parekh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Parekh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Parekh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Hampton Roads Radiology Associates PC

    110 Kingsley Ln Ste 305, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Zasada is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Zasada 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, Chronic Cough, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Zasada is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Hampton Roads Radiology Associates PC

    110 Kingsley Ln Ste 305, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Breault is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Breault is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Nodules, Ascites, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Headache. Dr. Breault is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hampton Roads Radiology Associates

    110 Kingsley Lane, Suite 305, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Cockerill is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Cockerill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Hampton Roads Radiology Associates

    110 Kingsley Lane, Suite 305, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gourley is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Gourley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gourley is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology - Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology - 2026.

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

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    885 Kempsville Rd Ste 114, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (5.1 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
    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 
     (5.3 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.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Medical Center Radiologists

    5544 Greenwich Road, Suite 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (6.0 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 
     (6.0 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.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Planas And Associates MD PC

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 500, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Roque Planas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Planas is rated as an Experienced 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 Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Amebic Liver Abscess, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Cardiac Imaging

    600 Gresham Dr, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Sawlani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Sawlani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Pleurisy. Dr. Sawlani is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology - 2026, American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Sawlani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepak Mittal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Mittal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Yannone is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Yannone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    EVMS Radiology

    825 Fairfax Ave, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Bulzan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Bulzan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, CAPOS Syndrome, Emphysema, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Bulzan is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology - 2026. Dr. Bulzan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists

    301 Riverview Avenue, Suite 500 A, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Grzybowski is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Grzybowski, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Painful Swallowing. Grzybowski, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Gastroenterology - 2028.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    EVMS Health Services

    825 Fairfax Ave, 1st, Floor Fairfax Bldg, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Lusk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Lusk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Lusk is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Musselmani Internal Medicine PC

    1422 Poindexter St, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.3 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
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Hampton Roads Radiology Associates PC

    110 Kingsley Ln Ste 305, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohan Stern is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Diverticular Disease, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Hampton Roads Radiology Associates PC

    110 Kingsley Ln Ste 305, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Tyszko is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Tyszko is rated as an Experienced 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 Diverticular Disease, Lung Nodules, Gallbladder Disease, and Headache. Dr. Tyszko 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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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