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    MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Ascites near Westlake, OH. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in Ascites
      Elite in Ascites

      University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

      960 Clague Rd, Suite 1600, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stanley Cohen is a Hepatologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

      29000 Center Ridge Rd, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nikhil Ramaiya is a Radiologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Ramaiya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Liposarcoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Tissue Biopsy, and Prostatectomy.

      Noma Dakhil
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

      30701 Clemens Road, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Noma Dakhil is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Dakhil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Edmond Blades
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

      30701 Clemens Road, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      48+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edmond Blades is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Blades has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Jacob Sadik
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

      30701 Clemens Road, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacob Sadik is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Sadik has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Khaled Issa
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

      30701 Clemens Road, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic

      Khaled Issa is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Issa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Srikanth Nimmagadda
      Experienced in Ascites
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Hospital Medicine

      Avon Hospital At Richard E. Jacobs Campus

      33300 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
      Avon, OH 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Srikanth Nimmagadda is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Nimmagadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, St. Anthony's Fire, Erysipelas, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

      May Olayan
      Experienced in Ascites
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Hospital Medicine

      Avon Hospital At Richard E. Jacobs Campus

      33300 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
      Avon, OH 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      May Olayan is a Hospital Medicine provider in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Olayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Malabsorption, Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Nariman Morra
      Experienced in Ascites
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Hospital Medicine

      Fairview Hospital

      18101 Lorain Avenue, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nariman Morra is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Morra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Southwest General Health Center

      18697 Bagley Rd, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Haller is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Haller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Acute Nephritic Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital

      18101 Lorain Ave, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sunpreet Tandon is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Tandon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital

      18101 Lorain Ave, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marisol Nunez is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Nunez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Diverticular Disease, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Vertigo.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      University Primary Care Practices Inc

      7255 Old Oak Blvd, Suite C209, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chinmay Vyas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Vyas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vyas is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

      960 Clague Rd, Suite 1600, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pierre Gholam is a Hepatologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Gholam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Liver Transplant.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      Southwest General Medical Group Inc

      7225 Old Oak Blvd, Suite A210, 
      Cleveland, OH 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Ghassan Abdallah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abdallah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Kidney Disease, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Abdallah is currently accepting new patients.

      David Hykes
      Experienced in Ascites
      Hepatology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Hepatology

      Sheffield Family Health Center

      5334 Meadow Lane Court, 
      Sheffield Village, OH 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Hykes is a Hepatologist in Sheffield Village, Ohio. Dr. Hykes has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology

      University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center

      630 E River St, 
      Elyria, OH 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Tushan is a Radiologist in Elyria, Ohio. Dr. Tushan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      UHHS SWGHC Medical Center Strongsville

      18181 Pearl Rd, 
      Strongsville, OH 
       (12.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Freddy Drews is a Radiologist in Strongsville, Ohio. Dr. Drews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      1510 Roseland Way, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fadi Bashour is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Bashour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Premier Physicians Centers Inc

      25200 Ctr Ridge Rd, Suite 2400, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, Syriac
      Accepting New Patients

      Ibrahim Bshara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Bshara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bshara is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Westlake, OH?

      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 Westlake, OH?

      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 Westlake, OH?

      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 Westlake, OH?

      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 Westlake, OH?

      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 Westlake, OH?

      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 Westlake, OH?

      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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