The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

Find the Top Lymphedema Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 156 doctor with experience in Lymphedema near Chicago, IL. Of these, 142 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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156 providers found
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Celeste Cruz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Cruz is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    2535 S Martin Luther King Dr, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali

    Nazneen Sayef is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sayef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Sayef is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Vascular Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Keldahl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Keldahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Insufficiency, Embolectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Keldahl is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    Vein Clinics Of America

    400 E. South Water St., Suite 101, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Macumber is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Macumber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease. Dr. Macumber is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Distinguished in Lymphedema

    Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

    355 E Erie St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samman Shahpar is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shahpar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphangiectasis.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hoel is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Hoel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Hoel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Wayne is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Wayne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wayne is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    2301 E 93rd St, Ste 115, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ken Richards is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Richards is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    OSF Little Company Of Mary - Surgery

    2850 West 95th Street Suite 102, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jilma Patrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Patrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Patrick is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    Chicago, IL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehak Sethi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Sethi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Breast Surgery

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Krueger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Krueger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Krueger is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Experienced in Lymphedema

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Breast Surgery

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 

    Ameer Gomberawalla is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Gomberawalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Gomberawalla is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Breast Surgery

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joslyn Albright is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Albright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Albright is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Vascular Surgery

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Jacobs is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cellulitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Vascular Surgery

    Park Ridge, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Schwartz is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Vascular Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Vein Care Specialists LTD

    712 N Dearborn St Ste 101, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salvador Yunez is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yunez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Venous Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

    680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1000, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Pearce is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Arterial Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 2040, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Vavra is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Vavra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aneurysm Repair, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Vavra is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    675 N St Clair St Ste 18-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aparna Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified).

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5140 N. California Ave., Suite 560-GMP, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Clark Federer, MD, a general surgeon at Endeavor Health, combines decades of experience with a passion for education, communication and innovation. He performs minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, often helping patients avoid traditional operations when appropriate. Dr. Federer is also a long-time educator and mentor, helping train the next generation of physicians while providing thoughtful, individualized care to each patient he serves. Dr. Federer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Lymphedema, Epidural Lipomatosis, Milroy Disease, and Colostomy. Dr. Federer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lymphedema?

    Lymphatic obstruction is a blockage of the lymph vessels that drain fluid from tissues throughout the body and allow immune cells to travel where they are needed. Lymphatic obstruction may cause lymphedema, which means swelling due to a blockage of the lymph passages.

    When should I see a Lymphedema doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Lymphedema doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Lymphedema doctors near Chicago, IL?

    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 Lymphedema doctors near Chicago, IL?

    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 Lymphedema doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Lymphedema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lymphedema 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 Lymphedema doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Lymphedema 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 Lymphedema 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 Lymphedema doctors near Chicago, IL?

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

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