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    MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Ascites near Simi Valley, CA. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      The Unity Hospital Of Rochester

      958 Lambourne Pl, 
      Oak Park, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Kujak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Bronchiectasis, Visceromegaly, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Adventist Health Simi Valley

      2975 Sycamore Dr, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Craig Inouye is a Radiologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Inouye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

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

      Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates Inc

      4100 Guardian St, Ste 205, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

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      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

      Nathanael Sabbah, MD Private Practice

      4100 Guardian St, Ste 205, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathanael Sabbah is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Sabbah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology

      Thousand Oaks Radiology Group

      227 W Janss Rd Ste 150, 
      Thousand Oaks, CA 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Lee is a Radiologist in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      UCLA West Valley Medical Center

      7300 Medical Center Dr, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Kupfer is a Radiologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Kupfer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Giant Megaureter, Ascites, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Simi Valley Medical Imaging LLC

      1687 Erringer Rd Ste 210, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aaron Schein is a Radiologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Schein has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      1687 Erringer Road, Suite 206, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mahendra Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Adventist Health Simi Valley

      2975 Sycamore Dr, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Acquarelli is a Radiologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Acquarelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Diverticular Disease.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Adventist Health Simi Valley

      2975 Sycamore Dr, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Shirazi is a Radiologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Shirazi 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 Pleurisy, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Adventist Health Simi Valley

      2975 Sycamore Dr, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Henry Sebata is a Radiologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Sebata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Vertigo.

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

      Vartan M. Vartanians, MD Private Practice

      4100 Guardian St, Ste 205, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vartan Vartanians is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Vartanians is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Monica Amantia, MD

      227 W Janss Rd Ste 150, 
      Thousand Oaks, CA 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Monica Amantia is a Radiologist in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Amantia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Ascites.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Thousand Oaks Diagnostic Imaging Center

      2180 Lynn Rd, 
      Thousand Oaks, CA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Aufrichtig is a Radiologist in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Aufrichtig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Visceromegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      West Valley Imaging Center

      7301 Medical Center Dr Ste 103, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bruce Shragg is a Radiologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Shragg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 260, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Calin Arimie is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Arimie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Arimie is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology

      Liberty Pacific Advanced Imaging-West Hills

      23115 Sherman Pl, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amir Talebi is a Radiologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Talebi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Ascites.

      Tigalat Shalita
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      Tigalat Shalita, DO Private Practice

      7230 Medical Center Dr, Ste 202, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Shalita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology

      Office

      18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
      Northridge, CA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajiv Pai is a Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Pai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      1159 Roadrunner Way, 
      Simi Valley, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Moe Amadpour is a Gastroenterologist in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Amadpour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, 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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