The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in wheeling, WV

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Ascites near wheeling, WV. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
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    WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

    1 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Maroney is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Maroney is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Maroney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

    1 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Loh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Loh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Loh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

    1 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Balzano is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Balzano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thyroid Nodule, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Balzano is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Office

    40 Medical Park Ste 501, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Evans is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Metastases, Memory Loss, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

    1 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Defilippo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Defilippo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Defilippo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

    1 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Sechrist-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Sechrist-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Nasal Flaring, and Vertigo. Dr. Sechrist-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

    1 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Slaysman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Slaysman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Slaysman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    40 Medical Park Ste 404, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bowman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Advanced 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ohio Valley Medical Center

    2000 Eoff St, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Capito is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Capito 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Capito is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ohio Valley Medical Center

    2000 Eoff St, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicente Almario is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Almario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Office

    1315 Mount De Chantal Rd, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Vasilakis-Donzella is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Vasilakis-Donzella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Vasilakis-Donzella is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

    1 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manhal Tannous is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Tannous 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 Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tannous is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

    1 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Kopyev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Kopyev 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kopyev is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mark T Voellinger MD Inc.

    20 Medical Park Ste 203, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Voellinger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Voellinger is rated as an Experienced 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), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Voellinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    East Ohio Regional Hospital

    90 N 4th St, 
    Martins Ferry, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Satya Acharya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Dr. Acharya 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 Cerebral Hypoxia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. Dr. Acharya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Richard A. Irvin DO

    2129 National Rd, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Irvin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Irvin 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 Enlarged Liver, Sciatica, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Irvin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bellaire Home Health Agency

    3000 Guernsey St, 
    Bellaire, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Shats is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Ohio. Dr. Shats 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Menetrier Disease, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shats is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    502 Medical Park, 
    Wheeling, WV 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Dorsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Dorsey 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dorsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital

    800 Wheeling Ave, 
    Glen Dale, WV 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelby Frame is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Glen Dale, West Virginia. Dr. Frame is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Frame is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Reynolds Memorial Hospital

    800 Wheeling Avenue, 
    Glen Dale, WV 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Goetz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glen Dale, West Virginia. Dr. Goetz 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Goetz 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 wheeling, WV?

    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 wheeling, WV?

    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 wheeling, WV?

    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 wheeling, WV?

    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 wheeling, WV?

    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 wheeling, WV?

    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 wheeling, WV?

    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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