The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 750 doctor with experience in Lymphedema near Illinois, US. Of these, 707 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Barbara L. Krueger
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Breast Surgery

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Krueger is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Krueger 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, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Irene L. Israel
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Breast Surgery

    1508 Aurora Ave, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Israel is a General Surgeon in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Israel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Chad E. Jacobs
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Vascular Surgery

    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Jacobs is a Vascular Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cellulitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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    Anna B. Katz
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Lutheran General Caldwell Breast Center

    1700 Luther Ln, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Katz is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Katz 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, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Ameer M. Gomberawalla
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Experienced in Lymphedema

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Breast Surgery

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 

    Ameer Gomberawalla is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Gomberawalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Joslyn M. Albright
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Breast Surgery

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joslyn Albright is a Surgical Oncologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Albright 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, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Mehak Sethi
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehak Sethi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Celeste G. Cruz
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Celeste Cruz is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Barry S. Rosen
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Good Shepherd Breast Surgery

    450 W Highway 22, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Rosen is a General Surgeon in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Lewis B. Schwartz
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Vascular Surgery

    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Schwartz is a Vascular Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Angioplasty, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Tejas R. Shah
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tejas Shah is a Vascular Surgeon in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Shah 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, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement.

    Rachel P. Baer
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Breast Surgery

    1435 N Randall Rd, Ste 102, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Baer is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Baer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Ken R. Richards
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    2301 E 93rd St, Ste 115, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ken Richards is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Joseph Feldman
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Distinguished in Lymphedema

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Larry Feldman, MD, a specialist in physical medicine & rehabilitation at Endeavor Health, focuses on restoring function and reducing pain for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. His clinical interests include lymphedema management and electromyography. Dr. Feldman supports recovery for patients affected by stroke, foot drop, carpal tunnel syndrome and venous insufficiency. Dr. Feldman 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, and Lymphangiectasis.

    Michael S. Romberg
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    SAS Surgical, Ltd

    19657 S La Grange Rd, 
    Mokena, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Michael Romberg is a General Surgeon in Mokena, Illinois. Dr. Romberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Tony A. Hampton
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Hampton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hampton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Joseph M. Chimino
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    77 Rand Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Chimino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Chimino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Tracy M. Quinn
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    224 Brown St Ste, Ste A, 
    Wauconda, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracy Quinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wauconda, Illinois. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Chronic Cough.

    Nazneen F. Sayef
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    2535 S Martin Luther King Dr, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali

    Nazneen Sayef is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sayef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Lisa F. Derken
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Family Medicine

    27790 W Highway, Ste 37, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Derken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Derken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vertigo, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Aortic Dissection.

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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 in Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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