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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Ascites near Laguna Hills, CA. Of these, 84 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    121 providers found
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      27700 Medical Center Road, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tarek Hassanein is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hassanein is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Wang is a Radiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lokesh Arora is a Radiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tze-kong Meng is a Radiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Meng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amir Ronaghi is a Radiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ronaghi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Saddleback Medical Group Inc

      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Homayon Iraninezhad is a Gastroenterologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Iraninezhad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      27700 Medical Center Road, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Burns is an Interventional Radiologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      27700 Medical Center Road, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ivan Babin is an Interventional Radiologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Babin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Babin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      26501 Rancho Parkway South, Suite 103, 
      Lake Forest, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jamal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jamal is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      26501 Rancho Parkway South, Suite 103, 
      Lake Forest, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jecmenica is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jecmenica is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Focus Medical Imaging

      Irvine, CA 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gerald Grossman is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Grossman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Newport Center Radiology Associates Medical Group Inc

      16250 Sand Canyon Ave, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Baker is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Brain Aneurysm, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      16305 Sand Canyon Ave, Ste 220, 
      Irvine, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Hoefs is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Hoefs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Newport Diagnostic Radiology Inc

      1605 Avocado Ave, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Belville is a Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Belville is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Lee is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Headache, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Saddleback Medical Group Inc

      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Weinberg is a Hepatologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Jaundice, Hepatitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eugene Huo is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Huo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Memorialcare Medical Foundation

      26538 Moulton Pkwy, Suite 38e, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Manish Shrestha is a Gastroenterologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Shrestha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Liver Failure, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites
      24451 Health Center Dr, 
      Laguna Hills, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeremy Szymanowski is a Radiologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Szymanowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Tenosynovitis, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Liver Failure.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology

      Columbus Radiology Corp

      2399 Via Mariposa W, Unit 2b, 
      Laguna Woods, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dong Kim is a Radiologist in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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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