The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, CA

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Lakewood, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 385 doctor with experience in Ascites near Lakewood, CA. Of these, 264 are Experienced, 94 are Advanced and 27 are Distinguished.

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385 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology

    Lakewood Regional Medical Center

    3700 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schein is a Radiologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Schein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Headache, Vertigo, Emphysema, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Lakewood Regional Medical Center

    3700 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chin Seung is a Radiologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Seung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Headache, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

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

    Robert H. McKay, MD Private Practice

    Lakewood Regional Medical Ctr, 3700 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mckay is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Lakewood, California. Dr. Mckay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tahour is an Interventional Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tahour has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and 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.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunayna Bakaya is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bakaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Rappoport is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rappoport is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Iranmahboob is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Iranmahboob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Ragland is a Neuroradiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ragland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    College Medical Center

    2776 Pacific Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ammar Istwani is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Istwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Secrist is an Interventional Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Secrist is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Uci Health-Los Alamitos

    3751 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ankit Patel is a Radiologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Breast Lump.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Zahlan is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Zahlan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Vanley is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Vanley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Mercy Ambulance Service Inc.

    8218 Garfield Ave, 
    Bell, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Azizi is an Interventional Radiologist in Bell, California. Dr. Azizi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Timothy C. Simmons, MD Private Practice

    3816 Woodruff Ave, Ste 411, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our goal is to provide care that is second to none via physicians and staff who are knowledgeable in all aspects of gastroenterology. We believe that this care be delivered through compassion, confidentiality, and understanding of your need for service regardless of race, religion, or economic background. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Los Coyotes Imaging Long Beach Suite 120

    3320 N Los Coyotes Diagonal Ste 120, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Fan is a Radiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Fan 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, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Vista Radiology Medical Associates Inc.

    2708 E Willow St, 
    Signal Hill, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kay Yan is a Radiologist in Signal Hill, California. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Office

    2651 Walnut Ave, 
    Signal Hill, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ezra Fraser is a Radiologist in Signal Hill, California. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are PEHO Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    2651 Walnut Ave, 
    Signal Hill, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Hyun is a Neuroradiologist in Signal Hill, California. Dr. Hyun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Office

    2651 Walnut Ave, 
    Signal Hill, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Kinchen is a Radiologist in Signal Hill, California. Dr. Kinchen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

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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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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