The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in van nuys, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 418 doctor with experience in Ascites near van nuys, CA. Of these, 299 are Experienced, 92 are Advanced and 27 are Distinguished.

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418 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.1 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 
     (4.1 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 
     (4.1 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.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 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 
     (9.4 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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    The Breast Center Laboratory

    14624 Sherman Way Ste 600, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (0.8 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
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Suhail B. Salem, MD Private Practice

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 702, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suhail Salem is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Salem is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Christopher R Buttelman, MD Private Practice

    17075 Devonshire St, 209, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.5 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
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Valley Village Health Clinic PC

    12626 Riverside Dr, 
    Valley Village, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristine Vardanyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valley Village, California. Dr. Vardanyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vardanyan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Ravi Srinivasa is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Srinivasa is rated as an Experienced 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 Chylous Ascites, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Srinivasa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Steven Raman is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Raman 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 Prostate Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Raman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mona Ranade is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ranade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, Thrombectomy, and Prostatic Artery Embolization.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Stewart is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Ascites, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Scott Genshaft is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Genshaft 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 Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Embolectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Genshaft is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Amir H. Bahadori, MD

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Bahadori is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Bahadori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bahadori is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Sherman Oaks Hospital

    4929 Van Nuys Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Azab is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Azab 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Azab is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Thomas A Herbold MD A Profetional Corp

    16661 Ventura Blvd Ste 100, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Herbold is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Herbold 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 Herniated Disk, Ascites, Headache, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. Dr. Herbold is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Lin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Lin 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 Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Nasal Flaring, Breast Lump, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gustavo Machicado, MD Private Practice

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 604, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gustavo Machicado is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Machicado is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Machicado is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Machicado is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hepfer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Hepfer 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 Ascites, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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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