The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors Near Me in Hamden, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 337 doctor with experience in Lymphedema near Hamden, CT. Of these, 308 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center - Surgery

    114 Woodland St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Metcalf is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Metcalf 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Melanoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Metcalf is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Metcalf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    100 Hazard Ave, Ste 206, 
    Enfield, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Caprio is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Enfield, Connecticut. Dr. Caprio 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. Dr. Caprio is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Caprio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Comprehensive Weight Management Program

    2 Northwestern Dr Ste 100, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Brutus is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Brutus 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, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer in Men, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    462 Queen St, 
    Southington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Bozeman is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Bozeman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Aagenaes Syndrome, Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, Milroy Disease, Lymphedema, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dahlia Plummer is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Plummer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Lymphedema, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haklai Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Lau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    112 Mansfield Ave, 
    Willimantic, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Tramontozzi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Willimantic, Connecticut. Dr. Tramontozzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Varicose Veins.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Referral may be required

    Greenwich Hospital

    5 Perryridge Rd, 
    Greenwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janet Freedman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dr. Freedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphangiectasis.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Neurological Specialist PC

    99 Hawley Ln, 
    Stratford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chess is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stratford, Connecticut. Dr. Chess is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 136 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Failure. Dr. Chess is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    428 Hartford Tpke Ste 210, 
    Vernon Rockville, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Orris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vernon Rockville, Connecticut. Dr. Orris is rated as an Advanced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Thrombocytopenia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Orris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Surgery

    56 Franklin St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Palesty is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Palesty is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Palesty is board certified in American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Palesty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Wolcott Internal Medicine

    503 Wolcott Rd, 2nd Fl, 
    Wolcott, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Pruner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wolcott, Connecticut. Dr. Pruner is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Pruner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pruner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    East Main Internal Medicine

    1981 E Main St, 2nd Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Clohosey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Clohosey 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Clohosey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Clohosey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Prohealth Physicians Of Manchester

    515 Middle Tpke W, 
    Manchester, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelee Carta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Carta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Carta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Carta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Wound Care Specialists LLC

    76 Batterson Park Rd, Ste 106, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Brenes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Brenes 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 Cellulitis, Vascular Dementia, Jock Itch, and Necrosis. Dr. Brenes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    925 Sullivan Ave, Ste 1, 
    South Windsor, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Bowdy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Bowdy 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 Obesity, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Bowdy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bowdy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stamford Health Medical Group Inc

    29 Hospital Plz, Suite 604, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hsu is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Hsu 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 Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Milroy Disease, Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Hsu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Wound Care Specialists LLC

    76 Batterson Park Rd, Ste 106, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Brenes is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Brenes is rated as an Advanced 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, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Dr. Brenes is board certified in American Board Of Wound Management, Wound Care. Dr. Brenes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Referral may be required

    New England Orthopaedic Center, LLC

    538 Litchfield St, Suite 204, 
    Torrington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariam Hakim-Zargar practices practicing medicine in Torrington, Connecticut. Dr. Hakim-Zargar is rated as an Advanced 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 Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Opisthotonos, and Toxic Synovitis. Dr. Hakim-Zargar is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Hartford Hospital Ct Multispecialty Group-Rheumatology

    704 Hebron Ave Ste 201, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Deshaies is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Deshaies 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 Shingles, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bronchitis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Deshaies is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Hamden, CT?

    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 Hamden, CT?

    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 Hamden, CT?

    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 Hamden, CT?

    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 Hamden, CT?

    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 Hamden, CT?

    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 Hamden, CT?

    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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