What doctor should i see if i think i have lymphedema?

Vascular specialist: Compression and lymphatic massage are the mainstays of therapy for lymphedema. As lymphedema is a diagnosis of exclusion, make sure you see a vascular specialist and that other causes of swelling have been ruled out.

See a Phlebologist: A phlebologist or surgeon may be the specialist to see. There, however are not many physicians even in those specialties who are well trained in caring for this problem.

Ideally ...: You should see a lyphedema specialist. Unfortunately, there are very few around. The next best thing would be to see a vein specialist, vascular medicine specialist, vascular surgeon, and internist who has a special interest in lymphedema. What would be most helpful would be to hook up with a lymphedema therapist and a lymphedema support group.

Lymphedema: Vascular surgeon would be the best option for evaluation and treatment options