The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Torrance, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 239 doctor with experience in Ascites near Torrance, CA. Of these, 167 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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239 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    4101 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Sullivan is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stein is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Ascites, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

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

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Son is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Son is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Sutherland is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, and Angiomyoma.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Stone is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Stone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, and Breast Lump.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Dickerson is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Dickerson 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.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madeleine Fisher is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Krauthamer is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Krauthamer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Pan is a Neuroradiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Pan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Yaghmai is a Neuroradiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Yaghmai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Ascites, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Hoffman is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Breast Lump, Visceromegaly, and Galactocoele.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Noronha is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Noronha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Memorial Hospital Of Gardena

    1145 W Redondo Beach Blvd, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahua Biswas is an Interventional Radiologist in Gardena, California. Dr. Biswas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Columbus Radiology Corporation

    2330 Utah Avenue, Suite 200, 
    El Segundo, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lincoln Patel is a Radiologist in El Segundo, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lump in the Abdomen, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.7 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 
     (9.7 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.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Advanced Medical Resources

    3655 Torrance Blvd Fl 3, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Jordan is a Neuroradiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Lump in the Abdomen, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Huettner is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Huettner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Marcus is a Radiologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

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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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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