The 20 Best Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Doctors Near Me in Cleveland, OH

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The 20 Best Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Doctors near Cleveland, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis near Cleveland, OH. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    William Carey
    Distinguished in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Carey is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Carey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Ascites, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Christine Koval
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Koval is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Koval has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Sepsis, and Liver Failure.

    Christopher Kovacs
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kovacs is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kovacs has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.

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    Nizar Zein
    Distinguished in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nizar Zein is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Zein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

    Christina Lindenmeyer
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Lindenmeyer is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lindenmeyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Robert O'shea
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert O'shea is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. O'shea has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization.

    Sobia Laique
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sobia Laique is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Laique is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Kyle Brizendine
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Infectious Disease

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Brizendine is an Infectious Disease provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Brizendine has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cryptococcosis, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.

    Eric Cober
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Infectious Disease

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Cober is an Infectious Disease provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cober has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Paresh Mahajan
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Nuclear Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paresh Mahajan is a Nuclear Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mahajan has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Disease, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

    Jessica Lum
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Lum is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lum has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis, and Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis.

    Samuel Ruskin
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Radiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Radiology | Pediatrics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Ruskin is a Radiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ruskin has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Nodules.

    Aneela Majeed
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aneela Majeed is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Majeed has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Mediastinitis.

    Sherif Mossad
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherif Mossad is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mossad has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Flu, and Sepsis.

    Cyndee Miranda
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Infectious Disease

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cyndee Miranda is an Infectious Disease provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Miranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Hepatitis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Andrew Schreiner
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Schreiner is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Schreiner has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

    Brian Herts
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Radiology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Herts is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Herts has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Splenomegaly.

    Srinivasan Dasarathy
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Srinivasan Dasarathy is a Transplant Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Dasarathy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Failure, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Thomas Fraser
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Infectious Disease

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Fraser is an Infectious Disease provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fraser has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Streptococcal Group B Infection, and Mediastinitis.

    Douglas Nachand
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Experienced in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Nachand is a Radiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Nachand has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Splenic Infarction.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?

    The peritoneum is the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the organs in the abdomen. Peritonitis is present when this tissue becomes inflamed or infected.

    Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is present when this tissue becomes infected and there is no clear cause.

    When should I see a Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctor near Cleveland, 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 a Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctor near Cleveland, 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 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctors near Cleveland, 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 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctors near Cleveland, 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 a Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctor near Cleveland, 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 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 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 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctor near Cleveland, 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 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 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 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 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 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctors near Cleveland, OH?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 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 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 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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