The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 291 doctor with experience in Ascites near irvine, CA. Of these, 229 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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291 providers found
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Abi-Jaoudeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Prostatic Artery Embolization. Dr. Abi-Jaoudeh is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Integrative Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Integrative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Family Planning Associates Medical Group Inc.

    4501 Birch St, 
    Newport Beach,, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Arata is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. Arata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anh Dao is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dao is rated as an Advanced 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 Colonic Malakoplakia, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Dao is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Dao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dayantha Fernando is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Fernando is rated as an Experienced 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 Visceromegaly, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fernando is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rony Kampalath is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kampalath is rated as an Experienced 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 Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Ureterocele, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Kampalath is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Kampalath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonia Lee is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced 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 Ureterocele, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Roozbeh Houshyar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Houshyar is rated as an Experienced 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 Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Houshyar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Houshyar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vahid Yaghmai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Yaghmai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Urachal Cyst, Liver Embolization, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Yaghmai is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Yaghmai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Helmy is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Helmy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Varicose Veins, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Splenomegaly. Dr. Helmy is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Helmy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maryam Momeni is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Momeni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Momeni is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Momeni is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hoag Orthopedic Institute

    16250 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Velling is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Velling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Ascites, Liver Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6789 Quail Hill Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Kelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kelly 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 Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orange County - Irvine Medical Center

    6640 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Simon Long is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Folliculitis, Boils, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center - Radiology Department

    6640 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Irvine Medical Center - Radiology Department

    6640 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harold Park is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Ascites, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Vandalsem is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Vandalsem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vandalsem is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wallace Peck is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Peck 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 Lung Nodules, Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heba Ashraf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Orange County Global Medical Center Inc.

    1001 N Tustin Ave, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maurice Yu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pneumomediastinum, Nasal Flaring, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Azita Mesbah MD Inc.

    16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 220, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hoefs is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hoefs 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 Ascites, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis C.

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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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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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