How Do I Find A Qualified Doctor To Diagnose And Evaluate A Vascular Anomaly?

Many patients with vascular anomalies are initially misdiagnosed. In fact, most adult patients who have been told they have a hemangioma actually have a vascular malformation.

Various patient support organizations provide referral information for consumers and prospective patients about vascular anomalies centers and physician specialists.

Many of these support organizations provide networking opportunities for families to contact other patients and/or families and were founded by patients and parents of patients. Through a patient support organization, you will be able to find physician specialists who have very focused expertise in a particular type of vascular or lymphatic anomaly.