The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in pacoima, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 344 doctor with experience in Ascites near pacoima, CA. Of these, 251 are Experienced, 71 are Advanced and 22 are Distinguished.

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

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Hatfield is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Hatfield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Shih is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shih 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, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Northeast Valley Health Pharmacy

    1600 San Fernando Rd, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alicia Lwin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Lwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lwin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Christopher R Buttelman, MD Private Practice

    17075 Devonshire St, 209, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Buttelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Buttelman 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 Ascites, Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buttelman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    The Breast Center Laboratory

    14624 Sherman Way Ste 600, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Sanders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Nuys, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shendee Teng is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Teng is rated as an Advanced 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 Lump in the Abdomen, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Teng is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Wilen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Wilen 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 Ascites, Headache, Chronic Cough, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Wilen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Beaven is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Beaven 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 Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Siamak Etehad, MD Inc, A Medical Corporation

    17075 Devonshire St, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Siamak Etehad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Etehad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Long Haul COVID, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Etehad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Amir Parvinchi MD Inc.

    12737 Glenoaks Blvd Ste 26, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Parvinchiha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Parvinchiha 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 Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajiv Pai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Pai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Pai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mcmonigle is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Mcmonigle 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, Visceromegaly, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Mcmonigle is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Mcmonigle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Le is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Le 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Premiere Medical Center Of Burbank, Inc.

    4418 Vineland Ave, 
    Toluca Lake, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Toluca Lake, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hernandez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Sepsis, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hernandez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Jahnke-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Jahnke-Iii is rated as a Distinguished 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, Ascites, Splenomegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jahnke-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Mcwilliams is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcwilliams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Arteriovenous Malformation, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Mcwilliams is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lu is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lu 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 Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Facey Medical Group A Medical Corp.

    15451 San Fernando Mission Blvd Ste 200, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Mesbah-Oskui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mesbah-Oskui is rated as an Experienced 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 Enlarged Liver, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley

    9449 San Fernando Rd, 
    Sun Valley, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albino Ong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sun Valley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Ong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Ong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Borna Solomon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, COVID-19, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Solomon 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 pacoima, 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 pacoima, 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 pacoima, 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 pacoima, 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 pacoima, 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 pacoima, 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 pacoima, 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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