The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Novato, CA

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Ascites near Novato, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Marin Medical Lab Novato Comm Hosp

    180 Rowland Way, 
    Novato, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Kurzman is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Novato, California. Dr. Kurzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chylous Ascites, Kimura Disease, Lung Nodules, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

    Marin Medical Lab Novato Comm Hosp

    180 Rowland Way, 
    Novato, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Koenker is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Novato, California. Dr. Koenker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    75 Rowland Way, 
    Novato, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bettinger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Novato, California. Dr. Bettinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Marin Medical Lab Novato Comm Hosp

    180 Rowland Way, 
    Novato, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nishith Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Novato, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Marinhealth Primary Care

    75 Rowland Way Ste 200, 
    Novato, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Teper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Novato, California. Dr. Teper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    San Rafael Medical Center

    99 Montecillo Road, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Chan is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Wirth is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Wirth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Wirth is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Orwig is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Orwig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Orwig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    San Rafael Medical Center

    99 Montecillo Rd, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanjay Mudigonda is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Mudigonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Aortopulmonary Window, and Aorta-Pulmonary Artery Fistula. Dr. Mudigonda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    San Rafael Medical Center

    99 Montecillo Rd, 2nd Floor, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naveen Kumar is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Rafael, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tpmg-Petaluma Laboratory

    3900 Lakeville Hwy, 
    Petaluma, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Sowerby is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Petaluma, California. Dr. Sowerby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lymphocytic Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Nevitt is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Nevitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nevitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Smith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Fibroadenoma, Visceromegaly, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Petaluma Valley Hospital

    400 N McDowell Blvd, 
    Petaluma, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seyed Sadeghi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Petaluma, California. Dr. Sadeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Sadeghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thato Brumwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Brumwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Junus is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Junus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroversion of the Uterus, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Junus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Harlan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Harlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harlan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naira Sanoyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Sanoyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Marin General Hospital

    250 Bon Air Rd, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Vaughan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Anemia, Atypical Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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 Novato, 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 Novato, 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 Novato, 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 Novato, 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 Novato, 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 Novato, 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 Novato, 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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