The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in ojai, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Ascites near ojai, CA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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30 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
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    Ojai Valley Community Hospital

    1306 Maricopa Hwy, 
    Ojai, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Nunnelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ojai, California. Dr. Nunnelly is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Nunnelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ojai Valley Community Hospital

    1306 Maricopa Hwy, 
    Ojai, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Harter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ojai, California. Dr. Harter is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Harter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Island View Gastroenterology Associates

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kip Lyche is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Lyche is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lyche is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Lyche is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Primary Medical Group Of Ventura County Inc

    2772 Johnson Dr Ste 200, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Banman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Banman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Banman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    West Los Angeles VAMC

    5250 Ralston St, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherin Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Humphrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Humphrey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Morning Sickness, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Interstitial Nephritis. Dr. Humphrey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Carr is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Carr 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 Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Ventura County Medical Center

    300 Hillmont Ave, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Cegelski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Cegelski 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, Morning Sickness, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Community Memorial Hospital

    147 N Brent St, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Barksdale is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Barksdale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Barksdale is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Academic Family Medicine Clinic-MH

    3291 Loma Vista Rd Bldg 340, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chetan Gondha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Gondha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Island View Gastroenterology Associates

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Menz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Menz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hepatitis C, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Menz is board certified in Gastroenterology-Internal Medicine. Dr. Menz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Island View Gastroenterology Associates

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benito Pedraza is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Pedraza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pedraza is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Pedraza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Island View Gastroenterology Associates

    168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Alpern is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Alpern 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Alpern is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Alpern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Ventura County Medical Center

    300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340402, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Patton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Patton 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 Morning Sickness, Interstitial Nephritis, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Rutherford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Rutherford is rated as an Experienced 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 Morning Sickness, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, Vertigo, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Mandryk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Mandryk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, Headache, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Speier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Speier 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 Morning Sickness, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Headache.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Kappen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Kappen 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 Morning Sickness, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, Interstitial Nephritis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Matthews is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nabothian Cyst, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Hillmont Psychiatric Center

    3291 Loma Vista Rd, 
    Ventura, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Robinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Vertigo, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Headache.

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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 ojai, 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 ojai, 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 ojai, 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 ojai, 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 ojai, 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 ojai, 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 ojai, 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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