The 20 Best Cirrhosis Doctors Near Me in Lake Forest, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 415 doctor with experience in Cirrhosis near Lake Forest, CA. Of these, 365 are Experienced, 45 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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415 providers found
    Elite in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Hassanein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hassanein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassanein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    Health And Wellness Center Inc

    23672 Birtcher Dr, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faranak Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ghazi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ghazi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ghazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Laguna Moulton

    23595 Moulton Pkwy, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Bland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bland is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pedram Pirsaraei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Pirsaraei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Pirsaraei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kamarei is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kamarei is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    Saddleback Medical Group

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Foster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Foster is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Azita Mesbah MD Inc.

    16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 220, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hoefs is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hoefs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis C.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Irvine Internal Medical Group Inc.

    22 Odyssey Ste 140, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emad Mikhail is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mikhail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hong Shune is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Shune is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Homocystinuria, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group 55+ (Laguna Woods)

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kien-an Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Duong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Foothill Ranch

    26740 Towne Centre Dr Bldg C, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bakulkumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chorea-Acanthocytosis, Tangier Disease, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    25401 Cabot Road, Suite 101, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Ko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Microvascular Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Ko is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    South County Kidney & Endocrine Center

    23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 102, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Ierardi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ierardi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahrooz Bemanian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Bemanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Richmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Richmond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Insomnia, and Hypertension. Dr. Richmond is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    Anita Y Liu MD Inc.

    4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 208, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cirrhosis?

    Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that results in poor liver function. It is the last stage of chronic liver disease.

    When should I see a Cirrhosis doctor near Lake Forest, 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 a Cirrhosis doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Cirrhosis doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Cirrhosis doctors near Lake Forest, 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 a Cirrhosis doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Cirrhosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cirrhosis 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 a Cirrhosis doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Cirrhosis 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 Cirrhosis 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 Cirrhosis doctors near Lake Forest, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cirrhosis 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 a Cirrhosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cirrhosis 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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