The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Fullerton, CA

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Fullerton, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 293 doctor with experience in Ascites near Fullerton, CA. Of these, 210 are Experienced, 66 are Advanced and 17 are Distinguished.

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293 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajita Deodhar is a Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Deodhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hao Ngo is a Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Headache, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenna Chalmers is a Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Chalmers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Galactocoele, Ascites, and Breast Lump.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lee is a Neuroradiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Marcus is an Interventional Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Marcus has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Young is a Neuroradiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Young 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 Headache, Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chau Huynh is a Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Maxwell is a Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Maxwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Galactocoele, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jimmy Ton is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Ton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Ton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center - Radiology Department

    3440 E La Palma Avenue, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hiren Dave is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Secondary Peritonitis, and Peritonitis. Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Southern California Kaiser Permanente

    3440 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Nguyentat is a Radiologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Nguyentat has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Van Trinh is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Trinh 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 Herniated Disk, Stroke, Nasal Flaring, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave,, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Frankel is a Radiologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Headache. Dr. Frankel is currently accepting new patients.

    Brian P. Riff
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Associated Gastroenterology

    1211 W La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Riff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Riff 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Campylobacter Infection, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timmy Joseph is an Interventional Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Joseph has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Jackson is an Interventional Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ruckman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Ruckman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Anemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Yoon is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 956, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravan Dave is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dave is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center

    3440 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Binh Nguyen is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ascites, Thrombectomy, and Bone Graft.

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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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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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