Bringing together multiple specialists to treat highly complex lymphatic flow disorders

Central Lymphatic Disorders Program

The Central Lymphatic Disorders Program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health provides highly innovative treatments for children with complex lymphatic flow disorders. We are one of a handful of programs in the nation taking a team approach to care that brings together several specialists in one location. By collaborating and innovating, our care team is able to provide your child with the latest treatment options. We care for children of all ages with lymphatic disorders.

Why choose us for pediatric central lymphatic disorder care

  • Our dedicated, expert team focuses on treating highly complex, difficult lymphatic flow disorders. Stanford Children’s is known for its expertise in caring for children with complicated health conditions and for attracting the top doctors in the nation. By assembling a dedicated, specialized team to care for this unique group of children, including those who also have heart disease, we are empowered to focus on the latest and most effective treatments for difficult lymphatic system disorders that have historically been poorly understood.
  • Our program brings together more than a dozen specialists to care for your child. To provide your child with well-rounded and innovative care, and to achieve the best possible outcomes, we have assembled a multispecialty pediatric care team from several services, including cardiology, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, radiology, plastic surgery, heart surgery, cardiac anesthesiology, heart failure, critical care, gastroenterology, dermatology, hematology, and pulmonology. We are an established multidisciplinary program and see patients from across the Western United States.
  • We actively research how to improve care for children with heart disease and lymphatic problems. Stanford is known for its innovation and research, and our culture is rich for making discoveries. Our care team actively researches, develops, and offers the latest care options. We use custom, high-resolution diagnostic imaging technology, developed at Stanford Medicine, that helps us precisely diagnose your child’s condition.