The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in berkeley, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 279 doctor with experience in Ascites near berkeley, CA. Of these, 222 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced, 23 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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279 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Summit Campus

    350 Hawthorne Ave, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hong is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Hong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Elite in Ascites
    Transplant Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ascites
    Transplant Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Liver Disease And Liver Transplant

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Lai is a Transplant Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Tao is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Tao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Tao is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Magnetic Imaging Affiliates LLC

    5730 Telegraph Ave, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kim is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Kim 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, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Magnetic Imaging Affiliates LLC

    5730 Telegraph Ave, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Gaensler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Gaensler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gaensler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Magnetic Imaging Affiliates LLC

    5730 Telegraph Ave, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Asandra is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Asandra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Asandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepti Dronamraju is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dronamraju is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tahereh Ghaziani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Ghaziani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Esophageal Varices, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    North Oakland Family Practice

    3100 Telegraph Ave Ste 2102, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Eichel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Eichel is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Eichel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    140 Brookwood Rd Ste 201, 
    Orinda, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Juana Gonzalez-Aguirre is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orinda, California. Dr. Gonzalez-Aguirre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bartsocas-Papas Syndrome, Ophthalmo-Acromelic Syndrome, ADULT Syndrome, and Holt-Oram Syndrome. Dr. Gonzalez-Aguirre is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Center For Neuroendocrine Tumors

    1825 Fourth St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Fidelman is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Fidelman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fidelman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional And Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Fidelman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Liver Transplant Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bilal Hameed is a Gastroenterologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hameed 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 Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hameed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hameed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    2850 Telegraph Ave., Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nihar Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hepatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Telegraph Care Center

    2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Than Nguyen practices practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hemorrhoids, and Gastritis. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Albany Care Center

    500 San Pablo Avenue, 
    Albany, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Birnbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, California. Dr. Birnbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Birnbaum is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Birnbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Magnetic Imaging Affiliates LLC

    5730 Telegraph Ave, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Mersol is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Mersol is rated as an Advanced 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 Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Mersol is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Daniel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Daniel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Ascites, Visceromegaly, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Daniel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikki Duong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Duong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Morimoto is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Morimoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Morimoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, Lower Level, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Urbania is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Urbania is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Congenital Giant Megaureter, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Pleurisy. Dr. Urbania is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 berkeley, 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 berkeley, 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 berkeley, 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 berkeley, 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 berkeley, 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 berkeley, 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 berkeley, 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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