Meet the experts

The Penn Center for Lymphatic Diseases and Lymphedema is a world-leading hub for complete, coordinated care. Our team—including interventional radiologists, surgeons, and physiatrists—meets the highest national standards for managing complex lymphatic disorders.

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Overview

Maxim Itkin, MD

Director, Penn Center for Lymphatic Disorders

Gregory J. Nadolski, MD

Co-Director, Penn Image-Guided Interventions (PIGI) Laboratory

Benjamin Braslow, MD

Vice-Chief, Division of Traumatology, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD

Co-Director, Penn Orthoplastic Limb Salvage Center

Jasmine Zheng, MD

Director, Cancer Rehabilitation Program

Hwajin Lee, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Amr Kamal El Jack, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology

Sarah Ellen Coughlin, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Nuzhat Ahmad, MD

Director, Advanced Endoscopy, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Patient stories

Compassionate physical therapy with cancer side effects

"It has been a great experience. I got to know all of the physical therapists. It is clear that they are very passionate about their job and care about each of their patients," said Laurie Geissel.

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