The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors in The United States

Atilla Soran, MD, MPH, FACS, FNCBC, is a breast surgical oncologist at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. He specialized in surgical oncology, breast oncology, benign breast lesions, and lymphedema. Dr. Soran is board-certified in general surgery and received a medical degree from the University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey. He completed residencies at St Mary's Hospital, London, England and Ankara Numune Teaching & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Soran is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Mastectomy. Dr. Soran is currently accepting new patients.

Dhruv Singhal is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Elite 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 Lymphedema, Milroy Disease, Meige Disease, Fasciotomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Singhal is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

Graham Schwarz is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Schwarz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Lymphangiectasis, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schwarz is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery, 2011.

Raul Ortega, M.D., is a vascular surgeon who specializes in carotid disease, aortic disease, vein disease, adult cardiac surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung cancer screening program. He is fellowship-trained in minimally-invasive techniques for the treatment of arterial and venous disease.Originally from McAllen, Texas, Ortega has dedicated his life to studying vascular disorders and learning how to both prevent and treat them. He attended Baylor University and obtained his M.D. degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Upon finishing in Galveston, he spent the next eight years in the Northeast completing his surgical training.It was during this time that Ortega was able to finish his vascular fellowship under the auspices of the renowned Dr. H. Dardik at Mt. Sinai-Englewood program in Englewood, N.J. Dardik is widely accepted as a leader in the practice of limb salvage surgery, and in 2002 the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery conferred a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dardik in recognition of his contributions to both the society and vascular surgery.It didn't take long for Ortega and his family to realize they missed the friendly people and sense of community in Texas, and in 2010 they relocated and he established his clinic in Denton. Ortega is happy to be involved in the ground-breaking medical field of vascular surgery because he sees the wide array of applications it provides to people in need: it can potentially help save lives by aortic surgery, save limbs through leg and arm revascularization, prevent strokes using carotid surgery, help treat vein disease with various varicose vein treatments, and help people on dialysis by creating arteriovenous fistulas.In his spare time, Ortega enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Ortega is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Milroy Disease, Aagenaes Syndrome, Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

James Reeves is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Reeves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Reeves is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery - 2012. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Walton Taylor is a general surgeon specializing in the care of patients with breast cancer and melanoma. He also performs general surgeries, including robotic and laparoscopic procedures.Dr. Taylor grew up in Dallas, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. After completing medical school, he returned to Dallas to complete his residency at UT Southwestern.Dr. Taylor is a former President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. During his term as president, he oversaw the development of national guidelines for genetic testing and mammography. He continues to speak nationally on breast cancer, genetics, melanoma, and genomic testing.An active educator for fellow health care professionals, Dr. Taylor serves on Continuing Medical Education committees for the Texas Medical Association, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, and is a member of Texas Health Physician Group's Board of Trustees and Credentialing Committee. He also aids in developing educational tools for surgeons.Dr. Taylor describes his patient-centered approach to practice with clarity and conviction. Our practice philosophy is to put patients first. We work to give next-day results to patients and provide easy access to our providers and medical staff. I give my personal cell phone number to every patient so they can contact me directly with any urgent needs or questions. We do not see patients as their medical condition, but rather we see them as people with their own unique circumstances. We are here to treat the whole person and not just focus on the medical problem. Our goal is to treat the condition and make the process as smooth as possible."". Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Melanoma.

. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Splenectomy. Dr. Cooper is board certified in General Surgery And Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Surgery.

Edward Chang is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Chang is rated as an Elite 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 Lymphedema, Milroy Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Mastectomy, and Glossectomy.

Arin Greene is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greene is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Lymphedema, Milroy Disease, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Graft.

Andrea Barrio is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in West Harrison, New York. Dr. Barrio is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Barrio is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Gwaltney 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 Idiopathic Edema, Carotid Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gwaltney is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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.

Dr. Bratteli was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota in 6th grade. He attended the University of North Dakota for both his undergraduate studies and his medical degree. After medical school, Dr. Bratteli completed a family medicine residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In 2004, Dr. Bratteli moved to the Grand Junction/Fruita, Colorado area. He provided family medicine services including both outpatient practice, as well as OB and inpatient hospital care the first 10 years of his career, eventually transitioning to outpatient-only care. He then spent two years working in urgent care before deciding to explore other opportunities, leading him to a position in outpatient wound care and hyperbaric medicine at St. Mary's Hospital.“I strive to listen to my patients, help them understand and guide them through their medical treatment all while treating them with dignity.”Dr. Bratteli and his wife (also a doctor) have two teenage children and three dogs. When he is not working, he enjoys golfing, camping, mountain biking, walking the dogs and taking on projects around the house. Dr. Bratteli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, and Milroy Disease. Dr. Bratteli is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bratteli is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Amelia Tower is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in breast surgical oncology. She is also certified to perform Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery, a technique that promotes reduced scarring and optimal healing. Since 2013, Dr. Tower has cultivated clinical and academic experience in the latest and most advanced surgical techniques for the treatment of benign and malignant breast diseases. Additionally, she has built a reputation of initiating and restructuring successful breast surgical oncology programs at the hospital and service line levels. Dr. Tower is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for each patient by developing individualized, multidisciplinary breast health and cancer care.Patient Testimonials</h5>WATCH NOW:</h5>Texas Health Breast Specialists Patient Testimonial - Liz Pettis</a>WATCH NOW:</h5>Texas Health Breast Specialists Patient Testimonial - Bobbi Berg</a>". Dr. Tower 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, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

"Sidney Collins, MD, FACS, has a simple philosophy when it comes to treating patients, ""Faith, hope and love,"" he says. ""Everyone has a story to tell. If you listen closely and read between the lines, you can uncover it."" A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Collins spent 20 years in the United States Army before moving to the Appalachian Highlands to complete his general surgery residency. When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Collins enjoys spending time with his kids. “Whatever they like to do is always fun for me.”". Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Collins is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

. Dr. Ignatovskyy is rated as an Experienced 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 Carotid Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ignatovskyy is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery.

Irene Israel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Israel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Israel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

. Dr. Mcginnis 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

. Dr. Korn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

Dr. Radha Iyengar is the medical director of the Breast Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. She obtained her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Florida and went on to complete a general surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She then completed a Society of Surgical Oncology accredited breast fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta before returning to Texas.Dr. Iyengar is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Dallas Medical Society, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Society of Breast Disease and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Iyengar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.