Lipedema Practitioners – Sonora WellCare

Lipedema Practitioners in the Southwest

Many in our community understand that locating a practitioner — a physician, surgeon, or therapist who is knowledgeable about lipedema and who has experience in working with lipedema — is difficult. This resource has been compiled with input from patients in numerous lipedema support groups and is updated as I come across mention of lipedema-aware physicians, surgeons, and therapists.

I keep a list of resources in the southwest United States, where I live, to include lists of physicians, surgeons, therapists and other support in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and also Mexico.

Use the links in the index below to jump to the section you’re wanting to view.

Compression Specialists

Online Practitioners

Arizona Physicians and Practitioners

Arizona Surgeons

Arizona Therapists

California Physicians and Practitioners

California Surgeons

California Therapists

Colorado Physicians and Practitioners

Colorado Surgeons

Colorado Therapists

Mexico Physicians and Surgeons

Nevada Physicians and Practitioners

Nevada Surgeons

Nevada Therapists

New Mexico Physicians and Practitioners

New Mexico Therapists

Texas Physicians and Practitioners

Texas Surgeons

Texas Therapists

Utah Physicians and Practitioners

Utah Surgeons

Utah Therapists

West Coast Surgeons

Practitioners and Surgeons

This listing is meant to provide a first step in locating a physician or surgeon but is not a recommendation for any particular practitioner. It is recommended to contact any physician or surgeon you are considering to ensure that they are still in practice and can help you with lipedema.

Do you know of a practitioner who’s not listed here? Do you have other information to share as a resource? Please email me, and I’ll be happy to include that info on this page.

For additional tips on locating practitioners, the article Finding Lipedema Practitioners may help.

Compression Specialists

Arizona

Linda Simmons CMF ABC BOC | Phoenix (602) 339-4448

April Lam DNP Naturopathy **

** Diagnosing Clinicians Directory, Lipedema Foundation

Arizona Physicians and Practitioners

Ahwatukee Foothills

Ryan Jones MD Vascular Surgery

Arcadia

Doug Maready MD Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine **

Avondale

Koushik Nag DO Cardiology
Samantha Martin FNP-C Vascular Medicine
Pinnacle Vein & Vascular Center Vascular Surgery

Benson

Lauren Beliveau MD Vascular Surgery
Layla Lucas MD Vascular Medicine, Wound Healing

Buckeye

Koushik Nag DO Cardiology

Bullhead City

Jennifer Clark PA-C Vascular Medicine

Casa Grande

Jennifer Clark PA-C Vascular Medicine

Chandler

David Galbreath MD Family Medicine

Flagstaff

Jeffrey Braxton MD Vascular Medicine, Lymphatic Medicine

Gilbert

Marc Joshua Berkowitz MD Cardiology
Kelli Favata MD Vascular Medicine
Doug Maready MD Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine **
Samantha Martin FNP-C Vascular Medicine
Carrie Martinson NP Wound Care, Diabetes and Thyroid Management, Medical Weight Loss, IV Hydration Therapy
Connie McLeod FNP-BC Family Medicine
Pinnacle Vein & Vascular Center Vascular Surgery
Andrea Robbins FNP-C Family Medicine
United Vein and Vascular Center Vascular Surgery

Glendale

Sammy Zakhary MD Vascular Surgery

Green Valley

Layla Lucas MD Vascular Medicine, Wound Healing

Litchfield Park

Ryan Jones MD Vascular Surgery

Mesa

Marc Joshua Berkowitz MD Cardiology
Michelle Cator FNP-C Family Medicine
Jennifer Clark PA-C Vascular Medicine
Karie Fedorick PA-C Family Medicine
Ryan Jones MD Vascular Surgery
Vidhyalakshmi Kannan MD Endocrinology **
Bret Lopez PA-C Internal Medicine
Doug Maready MD Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine **
Kenneth Osorio MD Vascular Medicine
…….Nicole Cascella PA-C Vascular Medicine
…….Eric Johnson PA-C Vascular Medicine
…….Karah Norton ANP-C Vascular Medicine
…….Jacqueline Welker PA-C Vascular Medicine

Nogales

Layla Lucas MD Vascular Medicine, Wound Healing

Paradise Valley

Jeffrey Braxton MD Vascular Medicine, Lymphatic Medicine
Doug Maready MD Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine **

Peoria

Girolamo Arpino DO Family Medicine
Jennifer Clark PA-C Vascular Medicine
Mai Doan MD Vascular Surgery

Phoenix

Marian Andersen DNP Certified Obesity Medcine Specialist **
Swarna Chaliki MD Internal Medicine
Jennifer Clark PA-C Vascular Medicine
Casey Dallas PA-C Family Medicine
John Fuhrman II MD Family Medicine
Clifford Gazda MD Family Medicine
Ryan Jones MD Vascular Surgery
April Lam FNP-C Family Medicine
Mark Luba MD Family Medicine
Doug Maready MD Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine **
Samantha Martin FNP-C Vascular Medicine
Tereza Molfino MD Family Medicine
Dawn Olsen DO Vascular Surgery
Pinnacle Vein & Vascular Center Vascular Surgery
Elle Ross MD Internal Medicine
Jessica Williams MD Family Medicine

Prescott

Jennifer Clark PA-C Vascular Medicine
Taylor Price FNP Family Medicine
The Vein Center At Dignity Health Vascular Medicine

Prescott Valley

Todd Simon DO Vascular Medicine **

Quartzsite

Koushik Nag DO Cardiology

Scottsdale

Kyle Cronin ND Naturopathy
Karen Garby MD Vascular Medicine
Doug Maready MD Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine **
Sabrina Solt NMD Regenerative Medicine
Carla Whorton AGNP Hormone Management **

Sun City

Jeffrey Braxton MD Vascular Medicine, Lymphatic Medicine
Samantha Martin FNP-C Vascular Medicine
Pinnacle Vein & Vascular Center Vascular Surgery

Surprise

Ryan Jones MD Vascular Surgery

Tempe

Jeffrey Braxton MD Vascular Medicine, Lymphatic Medicine
Karen Garby MD Vascular Medicine
Doug Maready MD Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine **

Tucson

Lauren Beliveau MD Vascular Surgery
Eric Berens MD Vascular Surgery
Jenna Edwards FNP Cardiology
Veronica Green DNP FNP-C Family Medicine
Aaron Halle DC Chiropractic Care
Karen Herbst PHD MD Endocrinology **
Kathleen Iveson MD Internal Medicine
David Kahan DO Family Medicine
Amber Kemnitz NP-C Cardiology
Layla Lucas MD Vascular Medicine, Wound Healing
Madison Schelhaas PA Family Medicine
Jennifer Schenne DO Family Medicine
Melissa Seaton NP Functional Medicine **
Bradley Whitaker DPM Podiatry
Federico Yanquez MD Vascular Surgery

** Diagnosing Clinicians Directory, Lipedema Foundation

See listings below for therapists in Arizona.

Arizona Surgeons

California Physicians and Practitioners

Auburn

Joel Crawford MD Vascular Surgery

La Jolla

Erin Kozlowski NP Vascular Surgery **
Darius Schneider MD Endocrinology

La Mesa

Darius Schneider MD Endocrinology

Mountain View

Jennifer Curtin MD Internal Medicine

Palo Alto

Stanley Rockson MD Cardiology

Redwood City

Anand Athavale MD Vascular Surgery

Roseville

Joel Crawford MD Vascular Surgery
Wynter Phoenix MD Vascular Surgery

San Francisco

Timothy Berger MD Dermatology

Santa Monica

Emily Iker MD Physical Medicine

South San Francisco

Gregory Lukaszewicz MD Vascular Surgery

Woodland

Pankaj Timsina MD Sleep Medicine, Bariatric Surgery

** Diagnosing Clinicians Directory, Lipedema Foundation

See listings below for therapists in California.

California Surgeons

Colorado Physicians and Practitioners

Aurora

Colleen Hupp DO Vascular Medicine
Emily Malgor MD Vascular Surgery

Colorado Springs

Jennifer Martin NP Family Medicine
Ansley Smitherman FNP-C Family Medicine

Denver

Denver Vein Vascular Medicine
Denise Norton MD Vascular Medicine
Patricia Petrosky NP Radiology
Alan Synn MD Vascular Surgery
Pankaj Timsina MD Family Medicine

Englewood

Colleen Hupp DO Vascular Medicine

Fort Collins

Minakshi Biswas MD Vascular Medicine, Cardiology
Steven Kaufman MD Vascular Medicine

Frisco

Colleen Hupp DO Vascular Medicine

Grand Junction

Alan Synn MD Vascular Surgery

Greeley

CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado Vascular Disease Clinic Vascular Medicine
Minakshi Biswas MD Vascular Medicine, Cardiology

Greenwood Village

Mahkameh Tracy MD Family Medicine

Highlands Ranch

Deidre Grate MD Family Medicine
Emily Malgor MD Vascular Surgery

Lafayette

Janna Gelderman-Moffett MD Internal Medicine
Gregory Lukaszewicz MD Women’s Health
Adam Palazzari MD Internal Medicine
Pankaj Timsina MD Family Medicine

Lakewood

Colleen Hupp DO Vascular Medicine

Littleton

Jeffery Gerber MD Keto Nutrition

Lone Tree

Colleen Hupp DO Vascular Medicine
Julie Jones PA Family Medicine

Steamboat Springs

Alan Synn MD Vascular Surgery

Superior

David Pinsinski MD Vascular Medicine

Thornton

Krystal Starnes NP Family Medicine

Westminister

Colleen Hupp DO Vascular Medicine

Wheat Ridge

Alan Synn MD Vascular Surgery

Windsor

Patricia Petrosky NP Radiology

See listings below for therapists in Colorado.

Colorado Surgeons

Lily Daniali MD | Englewood

Mexico Physicians and Surgeons

Mexico Practitioners and Surgeons

Nevada Physicians and Practitioners

Las Vegas

Carmel Celestin MD Vascular Medicine **
Eddy Luh MD Vascular Surgery
Tamar Sytner NP Aesthetics **

Mesquite

Justin Poole PA-C Vascular Medicine

Reno

Steven Dalton DO Family Medicine

** Diagnosing Clinicians Directory, Lipedema Foundation

See listings below for therapists in Nevada.

Nevada Surgeons

Timothy Katzen MD | Las Vegas, Beverly Hills
Erez Dayan MD | Reno

New Mexico Physicians and Practitioners

Albuquerque

Robert Cutchen MD Vascular Medicine
Mikayla Johnson PA Family Medicine
Kristina Sanchez MD Vascular Medicine

Gallup

Jennifer Clark PA-C Vascular Medicine

Moriarty

Mikayla Johnson PA Family Medicine

Rio Rancho

Kristina Sanchez MD Vascular Medicine

See listings below for therapists in New Mexico.

Texas Physicians and Practitioners

Arlington

Atlas Vein Vascular Medicine
Thomas Eidson DO Vascular Medicine

Austin

Joel Gotvald MD Vascular Surgery
Aditya Gupta MD Vascular Medicine
Afreen Khan DO Family Medicine
Anne Spencer MD Family Medicine
Wiseman Family Practice Family Medicine

Cedar Park

Wiseman Family Practice Family Medicine

Dallas

Kim Barker MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ghassan Elkadi MD Internal Medicine, Vascular Medicine, Lymphedema
Lucy Sun MD Vascular Surgery

El Paso

Adrian Guevara MD Dermatology
Ashley Lomeli FNP-C Family Medicine
Wiseman Family Practice Family Medicine

Frisco

Anna Rusk MD Family Medicine

Houston

Aalia Al-Barwani MD Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine
Eric Hardee MD Vascular Medicine
Erik Maus MD Wound Management
Joseph Naoum MD Vascular Surgery

Humble

Mazen Ganim MD Cardiology

Jacksonville

Kent Webb MD | Vascular Surgery

Katy

Eric Hardee MD Vascular Medicine

Laredo

Leopoldo Cobos Salinas MD Endocrinology **

Palestine

Kent Webb MD | Vascular Surgery

Round Rock

Joel Gotvald MD Vascular Surgery
Hamilton Vascular Vascular Medicine
Justin Smith MD Vascular Medicine
Stride Care Vascular Surgery

San Angelo

Wiseman Family Practice Family Medicine

San Antonio

Alan Crowther MD Vascular Medicine
Vidhya Illuri MD Endocrinology
Medical Vein Clinic Vascular Medicine
Lori Pounds MD Vascular Surgery
Cynthia Sanchez FNP Vascular Medicine
Jonathan Sidle DNP Vascular Medicine
Timothy Straight MD Vascular Medicine
Joshua Trock DPT Vascular Medicine
Wiseman Family Practice Family Medicine

Shenandoah

Woodlands Vein Center & Preventative Medicine Clinic Vascular Medicine

Sherman

Clint Hayes MD Vascular Medicine

South Athens

Kent Webb MD | Vascular Surgery

Southlake

Meghan McMahon PA Vascular Medicine

Stone Oak

Hamilton Vascular Vascular Medicine

Sugarland

Carlos Hamilton III MD Vascular Medicine

Tyler

Kent Webb MD | Vascular Surgery

Waxahachie

Amy McEvoy ANP-C Vascular Medicine

Webster

AJ Valenson MD Endovascular Medicine

Wimberley

Wiseman Family Practice Family Medicine

The Woodlands

Regina Husman MD Vascular Surgery

** Diagnosing Clinicians Directory, Lipedema Foundation

See listings below for therapists in Texas.

Texas Surgeons

Utah Physicians and Practitioners

Orem

Steve Ruiz PA-C Family Medicine

Saint George

William Esplin DO Family Medicine
Seth Hurd NP Family Medicine
Jamison Jones MD Vascular Medicine
Justin Poole PA-C Vascular Medicine

Salt Lake City

Brenda Gilgen-Siolo NP Internal Medicine RETIRED
Tyson Schwab MD Family Medicine
Juliana Simonetti MD Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

See listings below for therapists in Utah.

Utah Surgeons

David Smart MD | Murray

West Coast Surgeons

Joshua Elston MD | Gig Harbor, Washington
Daniel Hagerty MD | Spokane, Washington

Therapists

This listing is meant to provide a first step in locating a therapist but is not a recommendation for any particular practitioner. It is recommended to contact any therapist you are considering to ensure that they are still in practice and can help you with lipedema.

Do you know of a practitioner who’s not listed here? Do you have other information to add as a resource? Please email me, and I’ll be happy to include that info on this page.

For additional tips on locating practitioners, the article Finding Lipedema Practitioners may help.

Arizona Therapists