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    MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Ascites near San Luis Obispo, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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      Jeffrey B. Mundorf
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA

      1551 Bishop Street, Suite 230, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Board Certification: Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, GastroenterologyFellowship Training: Duke University Medical CenterInternship and Residency: University of California, San Diego Medical CenterMedical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolProfessional Memberships: Member, American Gastroenterological AssociationMember and Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Mundorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      San Luis Diagnostic Medical Associates

      1100 Monterey St # 210, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fred Vernacchia is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Vernacchia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Ascites, Herniated Disk, and Galactocoele.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      San Luis Diagnostic Medical Associates

      1100 Monterey St # 210, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Krone is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Krone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.

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      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology

      Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

      1010 Murray Ave, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Corey Hiti is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Hiti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Galactocoele, and Appendicitis.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      San Luis Diagnostic Medical Associates

      1100 Monterey St # 210, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristen Kieley is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Kieley has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

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

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo A Medical Group Inc

      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karan Gulaya is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Gulaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology

      Radiology Associates Of San Luis Obispo

      921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 102, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erik Olson is a Radiologist in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Olson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Breast Lump.

      Wendy E. Weiss
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      Pismo Family Practice

      575 Price St, Ste 101, 
      Pismo Beach, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      Vituity Hospitalists PC

      1911 Johnson Ave, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Willard Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      184 Casa St, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Fong is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Fong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Galen Inpatient Physicians PC

      1010 Murray Ave, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jose Yongco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Yongco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Melvin P. De La Cruz, MD Private Practice

      3560 Ranch House Road, Ste 209, 
      San Luis Obispo, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Spanish

      Melvin De La Cruz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. De La Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

      Thomas P. Hsia
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

      230 Station Way, Ste. B, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Hsia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Michael A. Quezada
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology - Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

      850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 220, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Quezada earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from TexasA&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology training from Los Angeles County/University of Southern CaliforniaMedical Center. He’s skilled in general GI procedures as well as EndoscopicRetrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and performs this procedure at the French Hospital Advanced GI Lab. While in medical school, Dr. Quezada developed a health care program for medical students to participate in treatment of migrant farm worker patients. Dr. Quezada is fluent in Spanish ❝ My care philosophy is to work with my patients to developtheir health goals and do all that is possible to assist themin achieving those goals.❞—Michael Quezada, MD. Dr. Quezada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Toxic Megacolon, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Chc

      260 Station Way, Ste A, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

      345 S Halcyon Rd, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Kvalstad is a Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Kvalstad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

      345 S Halcyon Rd, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Ashley is a Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Ashley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Ascites.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology

      Pacific Coast Spine Center A Physical Therapy Corp

      880 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Spearman is an Interventional Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Spearman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Tenosynovitis, Nasal Flaring, Venous Insufficiency, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1154 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Barton is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Barton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1154 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mario Cedillo is an Interventional Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Cedillo 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Prostatic Artery Embolization. Dr. Cedillo is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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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