The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors in Washington, US

Mac Farid, MD, is a board-certified vascular medicine physician. Dr. Farid was drawn to medicine as a way to connect with and help people. Of critical importance to him is the need to spend time with his patients and to educate them about the nature of their disease and its treatment, so patients can be active participants in their own recovery.Being an active listener and exercising empathy are the hallmarks of his care. Dr. Farid is a Fellow of the Society for Vascular Medicine, and a member of the American College of Medicine, American Heart Association, American College of Phlebology and Society of Vascular Ultrasound.Away from work, Dr. Farid enjoys oil and acrylic painting, cycling and spending time with family.Conditions and Procedures:Aneurysmal diseaseLymphedemaPeripheral artery diseaseSpider veinsThromboembolic disease (deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism)Varicose disease. Dr. Farid 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, and Lymphedema.

Dae Lee is a Vascular Surgeon in Richland, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, Lymphedema, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Soetaert, DO, CWSP, is a board-certified physician specializing in wound care and rehabilitation medicine. His goal is to improve function and quality of life for this patients through excellent patient care, advanced wound care and rehabilitation medicine.Dr. Soetaert received training in nerve conduction studies and electrodiagnostic medicine by Dr. Daniel Dumitru, who is internationally renowned in the specialty. Dr. Soetaert is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.In his off hours, he enjoys sports, camping and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Soetaert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Larisa Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Hypertension. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Mun Poi is a Vascular Surgeon in Richland, Washington. Dr. Poi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Rebecca Ur, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon who holds additional certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). Because medicine is complex and its application often differs among patients, Dr. Ur emphasizes patient-centered, individualized care. She also stresses shared decision-making, working to help patients understand their condition and available treatment options so they can participate in making their own medical decisions. She enjoys getting to know her patients as people and not just as a medical problem, and she finds fulfillment helping them recover from serious illness.Dr. Ur is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society.Away from work, she enjoys water polo, hiking and surfing. Dr. Ur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Richard Standaert Jr., MD, is a board-certified general surgeon offering comprehensive wound care to enhance each patient's quality of life.Dr. Standaert offers comprehensive wound care to enhance each patient's quality of life. He strives to optimize communication and is always learning to ensure the best care possible.Dr. Standaert served for 32 years in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of Colonel. Prior to joining the Wound Care Center, he served as Chief of Surgery at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada and as an Assistant Clinical Professor with Uniformed Services University.Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and is involved with the American Legion. Dr. Standaert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Varicose Veins.

Kira Long, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a board-certified vascular surgeon who partners with her patients to create tailored treatment plans including surgical and/or medical therapies. Dr. Long enjoys building rapport with her patients to help them understand their often complex medical conditions. Her highest priorities are clear communication and quality of life preservation.Dr. Long is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Vascular Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgical Society.Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, running, hiking, paddleboarding, snow skiing and cooking. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Felix Vladimir, MD, provides high-quality, personalized care for adult vascular patients, with an emphasis on treating patients as if they were his own family. Areas of particular interest include complex aortic pathology, carotid disease and atherosclerotic disease.Dr. Vladimir is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and International College of Angiology. Dr. Vladimir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Necrosis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Hao Vu, MD is a vascular surgeon who holds a deeply founded belief in team-oriented patient care. This belief is etched with compassion, grace and rapport among the patient, physician and staff. Dr. Vu encompasses a team approach to patient communication so patients may understand the condition and treatment options available to them. Cohesive and considerate care is a the heart of Dr. Vu's practice.Dr. Vu specializes in endovascular diagnostics and treatment of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), or conditions that affect the circulatory system (blood vessels). Treatment is offered by a noninvasive procedural approach and in some cases by open repair.Diseases and conditions treated by Dr. Vu include:Carotid artery stenosis and subclavian artery stenosisAbdominal aortic aneurysmsRenovascular arterial diseaseMesenteric and celiac artery stenosisVascular access for long term hemodialysis (arteriovenous fistula placement)Peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremitiesTreatment options for vascular disease provided by Dr. Vu include:Peripheral angiograms with possible need for further interventionCarotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stentingAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairArteriovenous fistula placementLower extremity angioplasty, stenting, endarterectomy and arterial bypass procedures. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Amit Kainth, MD, brings his kind and caring demeanor down to Washington. Double board certified by the American Board of Surgery,  Dr. Kainth has particular interest in open and endovascular surgery for cardiovascular disease, thoracic and abdominal aortic disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Kainth is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and has published peer-reviewed articles on aortic reinterventions, traumatic aortic injuries and popliteal aneurysm repair. He sees patients age 16 and older.Dr. Kainth has achieved Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Initiate Status. He is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Society.Clinical Interests:Arteriovenous accessCarotid endarterectomyOpen and endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic dissection and aneurysmThoracic outlet syndromeTranscarotid artery revascularization (TCAR). Dr. Kainth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Jonathan Thoens, MD, provides surgical solutions for patients with vascular conditions, from aneurysms to peripheral vascular disease.Dr. Thoens recognizes that excellent patient outcomes are primarily driven by robust perioperative care rather than intraoperative technique. Given this, he looks forward to being part of an unrestrained multidisciplinary team that is appropriately equipped and focused on patient care. As a former enlisted Marine and a surgeon in the U.S. Army Reserve, he is excited to have the opportunity to care for members of the Armed Forces and their families, as well as their neighbors along the Olympic Peninsula.Dr. Thoens is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). He is a member of the Society of Vascular Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and American Medical Association. Dr. Thoens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Dr O'Kelly is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist with over a decade of experience, with a 100% breast surgery practice. She strongly believes in patient education and informed decision-making, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary integration to achieve maximal patient outcomes. She takes pride in her ability to tailor treatments to each individual patient's goals. She is very excited to serve as Medical Director for the North Sound Breast Program, bringing the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute resources and standards north to establish an integrated comprehensive breast cancer program in Edmonds and Everett. Dr. Priddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Fibroadenoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Dr. Herbert was selected by Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor in 2022. Dr. Herbert is a cancer rehabilitation physiatrist, which means she believes in supporting cancer patients to live well, maintain or increase independence, and achieve personalized, patient-centered goals from work to social interactions to recreation. She sees patients across the continuum of their cancer journey: from shortly following diagnosis to beyond treatment and at all points in between, focusing on prevention of debility and increase in function. Dr. Herbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

Daiva Nevidomskyte, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon providing broad spectrum specialty care to adults. Dr. Nevidomskyte holds special medical interest in clinical research on congenital vascular malformations, gender outcomes and disparities, and the care of women in vascular surgery. She believes in building connections with her patients and developing strong partnerships that not only enable recovery from complex operations, but also encourage important lifestyle changes, such as smoking cessation, exercise and proper nutrition. She enjoys treating the whole patient and being a long-term part of her patients' lives.Passionate about mentoring surgery students, Dr. Nevidomskyte teaches at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. She is a member of the Pacific Northwest Vascular Society, Society for Vascular Surgery, and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society.Away from work, she enjoys skiing, hiking and traveling with her family and dog. Dr. Nevidomskyte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Christine Macatuno, MD, provides high quality, compassionate care to adults, with special medical interest in geriatrics and experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions.Dr. Macatuno emphasizes preventive care and encourages open communication, cooperation and respect. While she serves as a strong advocate for her patients, she also believes each patient plays a starring role in their own well-being. Dr. Macatuno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Damon Pierce, MD, has expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, peripheral vascular disease, venous disease and varicose vein treatment. He also has expertise in carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and carotid stent placement, and wound care.Dr. Pierce considers communicating effectively - helping patients understand their problem and how it can be fixed - to be one of the most important aspects of being a doctor. He enjoys making a difference in his patients' lives, considering it a privilege and honor to help people. He is also pleased to be able to offer his patients access to many new therapies and options.During his free time, Dr. Pierce enjoys skiing and golfing. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy.

Jude Gerard D. Verzosa, MD, is an internist whose medical interests and specialties include diabetes care and management, geriatrics, critical and ICU care, pain intervention, and cardiology. Inspired by his mother, a retired Ob/Gyn, Dr. Verzosa strives to provide a high level of comfort and healing to his patients. He sees them as partners, not just receivers, in their health care. Dr. Verzosa is certified in pain intervention and injection techniques, and performs Holter Tests.Dr. Verzosa moved to the Pacific Northwest with the express wish to practice medicine in a smallcommunity. He enjoys mixed martial arts, Tae Kwon Do, scuba diving, climbing and fishing in his spare time. Dr. Verzosa also speaks Filipino, Tagalog and medical Spanish. Dr. Verzosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Emphysema, and Bullae.

Bindupriya Chandrasekaran, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon with experience in oncoplastic surgery. She provides compassionate, evidence-based breast cancer care with a focus on optimizing the physical and mental health of her patients as well as promoting breast cancer screening and prevention.Dr. Chandrasekaran is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons; Society of Surgical Oncology; American Medical Association; and Association of Women Surgeons.Conditions and ProceduresAbnormal mammogram and image findingsBreast cancer/massBreast infectionsBreast painBreast sarcomaGenetic testingGynecomastiaHigh risk breast lesionsHigh risk screeningLymph node enlargementManagement of axillaMetastatic/recurrent breast cancerNipple dischargeOncoplastic breast surgery. Dr. Chandrasekaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.