The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 204 doctor with experience in Ascites near la jolla, CA. Of these, 146 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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204 providers found
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gert Pretorius is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pretorius is rated as an Experienced 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 Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Pretorius is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeet Minocha is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Minocha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonas Redmond is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Redmond is rated as a Distinguished 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Tadros is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tadros is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Osteosarcoma, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Taddonio is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Taddonio is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irine Vodkin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vodkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronnie Chen is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Cirrhosis, Thyroid Nodule, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Hepatology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Hepatology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuko Kono is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kono is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Tutton is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tutton 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 Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joy Liau is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Liau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ampullary Cancer, Ascites, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Liau is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Roberts is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Roberts 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ingraham is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ingraham is rated as an Advanced 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 SVC Obstruction, Ascites, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary O'boyle is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. O'boyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Ampullary Cancer, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. Dr. O'boyle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Loehfelm is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Loehfelm 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 Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Lithotripsy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Loehfelm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ross Christensen is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Christensen 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Christensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anshuman Bansal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bansal 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 Ascites, Ureterocele, Visceromegaly, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Frenette is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Frenette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Barnes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Lane is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lane is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Jennifer-Au is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jennifer-Au is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

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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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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 la jolla, 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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