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    MediFind found 182 doctor with experience in Ascites near West Hills, CA. Of these, 122 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    182 providers found
      Elite in Ascites
      Hepatology
      Elite in Ascites
      Hepatology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sammy Saab is a Hepatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Saab is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

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

      UCLA Radiology Medical Group

      7300 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Simin Bahrami is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Bahrami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Cirrhosis, and Uterine Fibroids.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      UCLA Radiology Medical Group

      26585 Agoura Rd, Suite 210, 
      Calabasas, CA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ravi Srinivasa is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Calabasas, California. Dr. Srinivasa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Chylous Ascites, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 260, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 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
      Advanced in Ascites
      7300 Medical Center Dr, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.5 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
      Advanced in Ascites

      Chandler Radiology Associates LLC

      5951 Maury Ave, 
      Woodland Hills, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Monica Amantia is a Radiologist in Woodland Hills, 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
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Woodland Hills Medical Center

      5601 De Soto Ave, 
      Woodland Hills, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joel Ornelas is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Ornelas has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Thyroid Nodule, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates Inc

      18300 Roscoe Blvd, 
      Northridge, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathanael Sabbah is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Northridge, 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
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Golden State Imaging Associates Inc

      18300 Roscoe Blvd, 
      Northridge, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anil Wadhwani is a Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Wadhwani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Retroversion of the Uterus, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Halo Medical Group

      12631 Lithuania Dr, 
      Granada Hills, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Abdullah Malkawi is a Radiologist in Granada Hills, California. Dr. Malkawi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Malkawi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

      UCLA Radiology Medical Group

      300 Medical Plz, B130, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Douek is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Douek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Appendicitis, Breast Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

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

      UCLA Radiology Medical Group

      300 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite B130, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Justin Mcwilliams is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcwilliams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Arteriovenous Malformation, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Genesis Healthcare Partners PC

      7320 Woodlake Ave, Suite 260, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ron Chitayat is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Chitayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 310, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Matthew is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Matthew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Matthew is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      23101 Sherman Place, Suite 217, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Gulsrud is a Gastroenterologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Gulsrud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Anemia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Tigalat Shalita, D O Inc.

      7230 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 202, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tigalat Shalita is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in West Hills, California. 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, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      21822 Sherman Way, Suite 100, 
      Canoga Park, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rami Shaarawy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canoga Park, California. Dr. Shaarawy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Hepatitis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      7345 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 220, 
      West Hills, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Haixin Xu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Sonoran Radiology Ltd

      22431 Collins St, 
      Woodland Hills, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Igor Zaytsev is a Radiologist in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Zaytsev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      Woodland Hills Medical Center

      5601 De Soto Ave, 
      Woodland Hills, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gabriel Covarrubias is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Covarrubias has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Covarrubias is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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 West Hills, 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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