The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors Near Me in California, US

Find the Top Lymphedema Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 968 doctor with experience in Lymphedema near California, US. Of these, 910 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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    Li S. Kong
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    West Coast Vascular

    2000 Outlet Center Dr Ste 225, 
    Oxnard, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kong partnered with Dr. C. Shawn Skillern to form West Coast Vascular.Dr. Kong is a highly trained vascular surgeon with advanced endovascular skills. Dr. Kong received a Bachelor of Arts from John Hopkins University and Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Tennessee. Prior to completing his vascular and endovascular fellowship at Emory University he completed his General Surgery Residency at Tulane University School of Medicine. Belonging to the Society of Vascular Surgery, Dr. Kong has written over one dozen manuscripts in endovascular procedures.  In addition, he has helped to build programs that reflect ongoing changes in the treatment of vascular disease, such as minimally invasive stent grafts for thoracic aneurysms, carotid stenting, and advanced venous therapy.Our mission is to provide the highest level of overall service, vascular care and optimal therapy to our patients and our community. Communication, accountability and reliability are the cornerstone for building these strong relationships. . Dr. Kong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Meige Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Christopher S. Skillern
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Advanced in Lymphedema

    Christopher S. Skillern, MD Private Practice

    100 N Brent St, Ste 201, 
    Ventura, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Skillern is a Vascular Surgeon in Ventura, California. Dr. Skillern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Skillern is currently accepting new patients.

    Brian J. Waddle
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates Monterey Bay

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Waddlehas broad surgical experience and specializes in minimally invasive surgery includingadvanced laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, endoscopy and DaVinci robotic surgery. Dr. Waddle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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    Nelson R. Maldonado
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    935 Trancas Street, Suite 2, 
    Napa, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nelson Maldonado is a General Surgeon in Napa, California. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Colostomy. Dr. Maldonado is currently accepting new patients.

    Stanley P. Leong
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    2351 Clay Street, Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Leong is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Leong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Plastic Surgery

    Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Brazio is a Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brazio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Osteotomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Stephen Hopkins MD

    680 Guzzi Ln, Ste 103, 
    Sonora, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Hopkins is a General Surgeon in Sonora, California. Dr. Hopkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphedema, and Varicose Veins.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    San Diego Vascular Center

    625 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anatoly Bulkin is a Vascular Surgeon in Escondido, California. Dr. Bulkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Bulkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Anjani Thakur MD Inc.

    840 Delbon Ave, 
    Turlock, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anjani Thakur is a Vascular Surgeon in Turlock, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Lymphedema, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Duensing is a General Surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Duensing has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Physiatry
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Physiatry

    Emily Iker M.D. Inc.

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 620E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Iker is a Physiatrist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Iker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Anjani Thakur MD Inc.

    840 Delbon Ave, 
    Turlock, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijaya Thakur is a Vascular Surgeon in Turlock, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Idiopathic Edema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery

    Office

    770 Welch Rd Ste 400, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dung Nguyen is a Plastic Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, Fasciotomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Univ. Faculty Associates Inc.

    1247 E Alluvial Ave, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Fong is a Vascular Surgeon in Fresno, California. Dr. Fong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    San Diego Vascular Center

    625 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Chang is a Vascular Surgeon in Escondido, California. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic And Research Foundation

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Carter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Shingles.

    George K. Lee
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Lee is a Vascular Surgeon in Mountain View, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    James A. Burks
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Valley Vascular Associates

    16917 Enadia Way, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Board certification:Vascular Surgery, American Board of SurgeryUndergraduate:Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PAMedical School:New York University School of Medicine, New York, New YorkResidency in Surgery:New York / Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Campus, New York, New YorkFellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery:Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, New YorkDr. James A. Burks, Jr, MD, FACS, specializes in the treatment of vascular diseases including abdominal  aortic aneurysms, carotid artery blockages, peripheral arterial disease (PAD)  and varicose veins. He has a special interest in preventing amputation of the legs and feet using minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of blocked leg arteries. He has been named by Castle Connolly and Los Angeles Magazine as one of LA's Top Doctors for 2018, one of only 3 vascular surgeons in the San Fernando Valley to be named. He is married and is the proud father of two teenagers. Dr. Burks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Varicose Veins, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Francesca M. Hoehne
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi

    105 W E St, 
    Tehachapi, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    I work in partnership with patients, offering high-quality, and individualized care with compassion. I believe communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Please contact our office with additional questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Dr. Hoehne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Hao D. Bui
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Kern Vascular Center

    4825 Coffee Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    I believe the best care can be achieved only when patients understand their conditions properly and are fully satisfied with the care they receive. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health priorities. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Venous Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery 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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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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