The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Tulare, CA

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Ascites near Tulare, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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64 providers found
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Parmod Kumar M.D

    858 N Cherry St, Ste B, 
    Tulare, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Parmod Kumar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tulare, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Adventist Health-Tulare

    869 N Cherry St, 
    Tulare, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Macaluso is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tulare, California. Dr. Macaluso is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Headache. Dr. Macaluso is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Kaweah Delta Health Care District

    1633 S Court St, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Hightower is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Hightower is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glade Roper is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Roper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Nasal Flaring, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Roper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    County Of Tulare

    1062 S K St, 
    Tulare, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maninder Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tulare, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kaur 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Altura Centers For Health

    1101 N Cherry St, 
    Tulare, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Cruz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tulare, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 187 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1088 N Cherry St, 
    Tulare, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Kuo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tulare, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced 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 Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Kaweah Health Tulare Clinic

    1000 N Mooney Blvd, 
    Tulare, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Zerlang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tulare, California. Dr. Zerlang 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peptic Ulcer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Necrosis.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    California Medical Imaging Associates Inc

    3610 W Packwood Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Loeffler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Loeffler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Loeffler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1700 S Court St Ste F, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Mccully is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Mccully is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Mccully is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1700 S Court St Ste F, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Berkey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Berkey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Galactocoele, Breast Lump, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Berkey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Mineral King Radiological Medical Group Inc.

    1700 S Court St, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Shin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Shin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Fecal Impaction, and Splenomegaly. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Tom Yang, M.D., Inc.

    503 S Watson St, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Tom Yang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Hypertension. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Tariq Javed M.D. Inc

    515 S Locust St, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tariq Javed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Javed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Javed is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Javed is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaime Aguet is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Aguet 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 Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Nasal Flaring, Fecal Impaction, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Aguet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashkan Shahkarami is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shahkarami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shahkarami is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francisco Valles is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Valles 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 Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Fecal Impaction. Dr. Valles is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Troy Bouit is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Bouit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Fecal Impaction. Dr. Bouit is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Blume is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Blume is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Blume is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wally Huynh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, 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 Tulare, 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 Tulare, 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 Tulare, 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 Tulare, 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 Tulare, 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 Tulare, 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 Tulare, 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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