The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in westlake, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in Ascites near westlake, OH. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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102 providers found
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2535 Hale St Ste A, 
    Avon, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Richardson 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 Gerstmann Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    29101 Health Campus Dr Ste 450, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaffer Mok is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Mok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mok is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, 
    Avon, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamile Wakim-Fleming is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Wakim-Fleming is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wakim-Fleming is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

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

    Nikhil Ramaiya is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Ramaiya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Liposarcoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Tissue Biopsy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Ramaiya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Physicians Center Rocky River

    21851 Center Ridge Rd Ste 107, 
    Rocky River, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gasan Nemr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rocky River, Ohio. Dr. Nemr is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Thrombocytopenia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nemr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    32800 Lorain Rd Ste 32300, 
    North Ridgeville, OH 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saleem Chowdhry is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Dr. Chowdhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chowdhry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Office

    7255 Old Oak Blvd Ste C209, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (8.7 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. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vyas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

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

    Noma Dakhil is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Dakhil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dakhil is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2009. Dr. Dakhil is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

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

    Edmond Blades is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Blades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Blades is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1989. Dr. Blades is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

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

    Khaled Issa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Issa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Issa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1993. Dr. Issa is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Southwest General Health Center

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

    Robert Haller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Haller 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, Thyroid Nodule, Acute Nephritic Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Haller is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Southwest Family Physicians

    7225 Old Oak Blvd Ste A210, 
    Middleburg Heights, OH 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Ghassan Abdallah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Dr. Abdallah 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, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Kidney Disease, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    North Shore Anesthesia Limited LLC

    850 Columbia Rd Ste 200, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Preeti Jhawar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Jhawar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jhawar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    25200 Center Ridge Rd Ste 2600, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Faris El-Khider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. El-Khider 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. El-Khider is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Shore Anesthesia Limited LLC

    850 Columbia Rd Ste 200, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Iqbal Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Ahmed 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Brookdale Westlake Village

    28450 Westlake Village Dr, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Miniaci is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Miniaci is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Miniaci is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

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

    Joseph Schoenberger is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Schoenberger 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, Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Schoenberger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

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

    Arvind Malhotra is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Malhotra 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 Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospitals St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Sadiq is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Sadiq 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 Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sadiq is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Noms Family Practice Westlake

    29257 Center Ridge Rd, 
    Westlake, OH 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seamus Walsh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Bronchitis, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Walsh 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 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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