The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Lymphedema Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Lymphedema near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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56 providers found
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic And Research Foundation

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    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. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Shingles.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Weiss is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced 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, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Walter F. Merdinger Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 660, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Olson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Olson 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, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Rheumatology

    Robert I Fox MD Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 910, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Fox is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, Arthritis, and Pyridoxine Deficiency.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    Nisha Bunke MD

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 410, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Bunke is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bunke 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 Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, and Meige Disease.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    Ryan Dominguez, MD, A Signaturemd Physician

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 810, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    G Dominguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dominguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Avian Influenza, Shingles, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Covner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Covner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Unna Albers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Albers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center-Cteph & Pulmonary Hypertension

    9434 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Bandyk is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bandyk 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 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Elahe Toulouie, M.D., Inc.

    4282 Genesee Ave Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elahe Toulouie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Toulouie is rated as an Experienced 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramos 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 Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Wolinski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Wolinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Reticuloendotheliosis, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Cholangitis, and Sclerosing Cholangitis.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Vaccari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Vaccari 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 Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease, High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Wilde is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wilde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tom Alsaigh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Alsaigh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Frankel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced 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 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Isthmian Coarctation, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Land is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Land 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 Deep Vein Thrombosis, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shipra Khushu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Khushu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    8010 Frost St Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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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 La Jolla, 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 Lymphedema doctor near La Jolla, 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 Lymphedema doctors near La Jolla, 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 Lymphedema doctors near La Jolla, 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 Lymphedema doctor near La Jolla, 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 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 La Jolla, 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 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 La Jolla, CA?

    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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