The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Lymphedema near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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73 providers found
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    100 Medical Plaza, Suite 310, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mediget Teshome is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Teshome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Physiatry
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Physiatry

    Emily Iker M.D. Inc.

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 620E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Mark B. Faries
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Oncology | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Oncology | Surgical Oncology
    11818 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Faries is an Oncologist and a Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Faries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Faries is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 535E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Willis Wagner is a Vascular Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Wagner 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 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Brazio is a Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brazio has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    1223 16th St, Suite 1100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Kusske is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kusske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Regents Of The University Of California Los Angeles

    1801 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Houterman is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Houterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Experienced in Lymphedema

    UCLA Med Group/Internal Medicine Consultants Of Sm

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucia Dattoma is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dattoma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Sciatica, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Geriatrics

    UCLA Med Group/Internal Medicine Consultants Of Sm

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Cook is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cook has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein S Deficiency, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Evaluation And Treatment & Medical Pediatrics Care

    1245 16th St Ste 125, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Weimer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Weimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Tardive Dyskinesia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Focal Dystonia, Lymphedema, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Holistic Medicine

    Uc Regents UCLA Dmpg Santa Monica Hematology/Oncology

    2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 301, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Chu is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Mr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Tension Headache, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    University Vascular Associates Inc

    1082 Glendon Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shihyau Huang is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Idiopathic Edema, Varicose Veins, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Rowe is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Farley is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Farley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Osteotomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica O'connell is a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. O'connell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Aneurysm Repair, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Woo is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Gangrene, Varicose Veins, Aneurysm Repair, and Atherectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hugh Gelabert is a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gelabert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Brachial Plexopathy, Osteotomy, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernardo Curi-Mendes is a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Curi-Mendes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Curi-Mendes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Lawrence is a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Degos Disease, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 526, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rigberg is a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rigberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Osteotomy, and Aneurysm Repair.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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