The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Bakersfield, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Ascites near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Saman N. Ratnayake
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Sam Ratnayake, MD Inc.

    7879 Rosedale Hwy, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saman Ratnayake is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ratnayake is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Pityriasis Rosea, Hip Replacement, and Splenectomy. Dr. Ratnayake is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Marisol Delgado

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mardiat is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Mardiat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Peritonitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Denaro is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Denaro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Thyroid Nodule, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Breast Infection.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dalle is a Neuroradiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Dalle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Headache, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brady Banta is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Banta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gino Tagoylo is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Tagoylo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Harpal S. Bhaika
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

    5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Bhaika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    3838 San Dimas St Ste A120, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johns Liu is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    3838 San Dimas St Ste A120, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danh Nguyen is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    3838 San Dimas St Ste A120, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Wedeen is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Wedeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nasal Flaring, Visceromegaly, and Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Fan is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Mortezaie is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Mortezaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Kern Radiology Medical Group Inc.

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Yuan is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Yuan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Silver Summit Medical Corporation

    5020 Commerce Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Le is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Fecal Impaction.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Kern Medical

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Sabatelli is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sabatelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Pleurisy, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Kern Medical

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arman Froush is a Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Froush has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Ascites, and Peritonitis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Kern Gastroenterology Med Group

    5959 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Matuk is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Matuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Matuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Kern Radiology Medical Group, Inc.

    2301 Bahamas Dr, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Kashefi is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Kashefi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Osteoarthritis, Venous Insufficiency, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    William F. Baker
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    William F. Baker Jr., MD & Associates

    3008 Sillect Ave, Ste 240, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Please contact my office to learn more about my care philosophy. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Donald E. Cornforth MD Inc.

    9602 Stockdale Hwy, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Paul is an Interventional Radiologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Paul is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bakersfield, CA?

    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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