The 20 Best Lymphedema Doctors Near Me in Baltimore, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 183 doctor with experience in Lymphedema near Baltimore, MD. Of these, 166 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Advanced in Lymphedema

    Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center

    201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 10th FL, Viragh BLDG 10th FL, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Engle, D.O., is a rehabilitation physician specializing in cancer rehabilitation, with clinic locations in the Baltimore metropolitan area and Washington. Dr. Engle uses a multidisciplinary approach to treat the whole patient throughout the cancer care continuum. Her focus is on addressing cancer and impairments related to cancer treatment. She aims to improve quality of life, and maintain and improve function whenever possible. Dr. Engle is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed a fellowship in cancer rehabilitation at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center after a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Stony Brook University. Videos Dr. Jessica Engle. Dr. Engle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Lymphedema, and Meige Disease. Dr. Engle is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Julie Lange is an assistant professor of surgery, dermatology and oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lange was one of the original members of the Johns Hopkins melanoma group when it was first formed in 1995 and now serves as a clinical co-director of the Melanoma Program. Dr. Lange introduced the sentinel node technique to Johns Hopkins for both melanoma and breast cancer in the 1990s and has extensive experience with this technique. Dr. Lange is a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed her general surgery training at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She completed a fellowship in surgical oncology and immunotherapy at the Surgery Branch of the National Cancer Institute as well. Dr. Lange joined the faculty of the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins in 1994 and subsequently earned a Sc.M. in clinical investigation at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has particular interest in melanoma at extremes of age, and in the factors associated with variance in melanoma care. Dr. Lange has published the largest study of melanoma in children, adolescents and young adults. She recognizes that melanoma in the older patient is a growing epidemic and has investigated the socioeconomic, demographic and healthcare factors that influence the treatment of melanoma in older persons. Dr. Lange is a member of the melanoma panel of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a group that annually evaluates and revises national treatment guidelines for melanoma. In 2015, she was inducted for her work into the Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, which recognizes outstanding clinicians at Johns Hopkins based on a number of factors, including communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism and humanism, a scholarly approach to clinical practice, and a passion for patient care. Dr. Lange 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 Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Lange is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Surgical Oncology

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1300, Suite 1300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Susan Bahl, MD, FACS, is a distinguished Breast Surgeon who recently joined Johns Hopkins, practicing at both Howard County Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. A strong advocate for women's health, Dr. Bahl brings over a decade of experience in providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based breast care within multidisciplinary settings. She has a passion for delivering personalized treatment plans to patients, specializing in both benign and malignant breast diseases. Before joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Bahl served as the Medical Director of the Frederick Health Breast Center, where she founded a NAPBC-accredited multidisciplinary breast cancer clinic. In this role, she helped streamline the treatment process for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients by coordinating care between breast surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. Dr. Bahl also co-directed a Breast Screening and Prevention Program designed for high-risk women, integrating genetic testing, risk-reduction surgeries, and chemo-prevention strategies. Her commitment to patient-centered care and leadership in breast health make her a valuable addition to the Johns Hopkins community. Dr. Bahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bahl is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Physiatry

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, Meyer 1-163, Meyer 1-163, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. R. Samuel Mayer is an associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical interests include complications of critical illness, spine disorders, pain management, disorders of muscle tone and cancer rehabilitation. Dr. Mayer serves as the director of cancer rehabilitation, director of undergraduate medical education and residency program director for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from the honors program in medical education at Northwestern University School of Medicine and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rush Medical College. He was chair of the Committee on Medical Education for the American Medical Student Association while he was a medical student. After completing his residency, he remained on faculty at Rush Medical College, eventually becoming the residency program director and acting chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He joined the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins in 2001. Dr. Mayer serves as director of the Medical Student Summer Clinical Experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for the Association of Academic Physiatrists. He is Editor in Chief of Knowledge NOW, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's online encyclopedia of the field. In 2014, he was named Distinguished Clinician by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Mayer 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 Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Hemiplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Mayer is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lum is a clinically busy vascular surgeon specializing in the open and endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease, cartoid artery disease, dialysis access, mesenteric occlusive disease, arterial aneurysms and venous disease. In addition, he has a strong clinical & research interest in thoracic outlet syndrome. Dr Lum also has a Masters in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Dr. Lum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Osteotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lum is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Advanced in Lymphedema

    Mavrophilipos & Mavrophilipos, M.D.

    1639 E Baltimore St Ste 100, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dimitrios Mavrophilipos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mavrophilipos is rated as an Advanced 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Reifsnyder, M.D., FACS, assistant professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing a surgical internship, residency and vascular fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, he completed an endovascular fellowship at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Before joining Johns Hopkins, Reifsnyder was a member of the teaching faculty at Western Pennsylvania Hospital as well as at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), St. Margaret Hospital. Credentialed in vascular technology, Dr. Reifsnyder serves as director of vascular surgery and the vascular laboratory at Johns Hopkins Bayview. He has co-authored numerous publications and contributed to several professional organizations and committees across the country with his multi-disciplinary expertise. Dr. Reifsnyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Osteotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Reifsnyder is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avinash Ganti is a vascular surgeon who cares for patients in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ganti specializes in all facets of vascular surgery, with particular interest in extracranial carotid disease, aortic aneurysmal and occlusive disease, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease — including challenging infrainguinal reconstructions. With more than a decade of experience as a practicing vascular surgeon, Dr. Ganti comes to Johns Hopkins from St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, where he was an attending physician. He primarily sees patients at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Ganti is rated as an Experienced 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 Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Idiopathic Edema, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ganti is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Graduated with honors from Baylor College of Medicine in 1978, Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama Teaching Hospitals (1979 - 1981), Masters of Business Administration from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in 2007. Private practice of Internal Medicine in Columbia, SC until joining faculty in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology in 1995. Clinical concentration on caring for older adults with complex health needs in the office and hospital settings. Academic concentration on teaching, program development in education and clinical care. Roles in the Division included Fellowship Program Director (2003 - 2006), Clinical Director and Director of Education (2004 - 2008), Interim Director of the Division (2008 - 2009) and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. In 2020 became Executive Vice Chair for the Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, and 2021 Director of the Department of Medicine for the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, both positions he holds currently. Videos Meet Our Expert: Dr. Samuel Christopher Durso Contact for Research Inquiries 5200 Eastern Avenue Mason F Lord Building Baltimore, MD 21224. Dr. Durso 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 Acquired Ichthyosis, Dementia, Behcet Disease, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Durso is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Womens Health Boutique Weinberg Center

    227 Saint Paul St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Friedman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Womens Health Boutique Weinberg Center

    227 Saint Paul St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gauri Bedi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bedi 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, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Medical Center

    301 Saint Paul St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rosemary Olivo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Olivo 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 Breast Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Olivo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Office

    227 Saint Paul St Fl 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Joh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Joh is rated as an Experienced 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Experienced in Lymphedema

    University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

    827 Linden Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zacharias V Mavrophilipos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. V Mavrophilipos 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    General Surgery

    Maryland Surgeons

    3407 Wilkens Avenue, Suite 410, Suite 410, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Damle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Damle 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Damle is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lymphedema
    Vascular Surgery

    Mercy Medical Center

    301 Saint Paul St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Lucas is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    East Baltimore Medical Center

    1000 East Eager Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tara Hebert, M.D., practices internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and also completed her residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine School of Medicine. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hebert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Geriatrics

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Cynthia Boyd is Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boyd is the Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. She holds a joint appointment in Health Policy and Management and Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Boyd is a core faculty member at the Center for Transformative Geriatric Research, Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health and the Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability. A former Robert Wood Johnson Physician Faculty Scholar and a Beeson Scholar, Dr. Boyd is trained in internal medicine, geriatric medicine and epidemiology. Dr. Boyd’s career has focused on improving the health and well-being of older adults with multiple chronic conditions, with robust research and mentoring programs that have helped launch the careers of multiple junior faculties, fellows, medical students and other learners. She earned her M.D. from the Duke University School of Medicine and her M.P.H. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and performed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Boyd has been recognized with several honors, including the American Geriatric Society’s Outstanding Scientific Achievement for Clinical Investigation Award, election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and Fellowship in the American College of Physicians and the American Geriatric Society. Her research has been funded by the NIH, AHRQ, PCORI, and foundations. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Dr. Boyd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1100, Suite 1100, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Agee is medical director for the Bayview Medical Offices. Her practice includes all aspects of primary care medicine, including prevention, pap smears and cortisone shots. Dr. Agee is from Annapolis. She attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in North Carolina, trained in general internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Agee 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Agee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lymphedema
    Internal Medicine

    Five Star Physician Services LLC

    785 Elkridge Landing Rd Ste 300, 
    Linthicum Heights, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Kimmel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Dr. Kimmel is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

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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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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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