The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in smithfield, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Ascites near smithfield, VA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
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    Riverside Diagnostic Center Smithfield

    202 Gumwood Dr, 
    Smithfield, VA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Irby is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Smithfield, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Irby 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Breast Lump. Dr. Irby is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Gastroenterology Institute

    2790 Godwin Blvd, Suite 205, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Pramod Malik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Malik is rated as a Distinguished 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Malik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027.

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

    Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists Newport News

    101 Philip Roth Street, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Alexander is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis C. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners - Family Nurse Practitioner.

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

    Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists Newport News

    101 Philip Roth Street, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Hackworth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Hackworth is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hackworth is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Hackworth is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists Newport News

    101 Philip Roth Street, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Gessner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Gessner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gessner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Gessner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists Newport News

    101 Philip Roth Street, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Ney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Ney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Cirrhosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Ney is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Canada - Gastroenterology. Dr. Ney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists Newport News

    101 Philip Roth Street, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittany Morris is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Morris is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners - Family Nurse Practitioner.

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

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yizhi Liang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Liang is rated as an Advanced 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 Biliary Dyskinesia, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Liang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrian Repic is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Repic 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 Endometrial Cancer, Ascites, Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Baylous is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Baylous is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Riverside Inpatient Internal Medicine

    500 J Clyde Morris Boulevard, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maulik Panchal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Panchal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Volkmann Contracture, Rhabdomyolysis, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Panchal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    11803 Jefferson Ave., Suite 100, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Srie Husen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Husen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Husen is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - 2027. Dr. Husen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colonial Gastroenterology Associates

    11803 Jefferson Ave, Suite230, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dino Beduya is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Beduya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Beduya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027. Dr. Beduya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colonial Gastroenterology Associates

    11803 Jefferson Ave, Suite230, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jin Zhang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Houston Aaron-Ii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Aaron-Ii is rated as an Experienced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Aaron-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennie Bartol is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Bartol is rated as an Experienced 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 Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bartol is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Sturgill is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Sturgill 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Sturgill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Schengber is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Schengber 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 Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema. Dr. Schengber is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Holste is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Holste is rated as an Experienced 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 Endometrial Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Demeo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Demeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Lung Nodules, Diverticular Disease, and Emphysema. Dr. Demeo 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 smithfield, 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 smithfield, 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 smithfield, 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 smithfield, 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 smithfield, 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 smithfield, 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 smithfield, 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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