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Lymphedema Center of Excellence

Lymphedema Treatment Team

The OSUCCC – James lymphedema treatment team members include world-renowned specialists and sub-specialists in preventing, diagnosing and treating lymphedema.

    Our treatment team includes internationally recognized lymphedema experts and world-renowned oncologists, surgeons, medical researchers, genomics experts and more. Working together and across medical disciplines, this sub-specialized team develops individualized, highly targeted treatment plans for each patient.

    That means our collective expertise leads to improved outcomes, faster responses, fewer side effects and even more hope for lymphedema patients everywhere.

    To make an appointment, please call The James Line at 614-293-5066 or toll-free at 800-293-5066. The James Line is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Plastic Surgery

    Albert H Chao, MD
    I specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
    Roman J Skoracki, MD
    As the division chief for Oncologic Plastic Surgery at the OSUCCC – James, I focus on reconstruction for cancer patients, particularly microsurgery and surgical treatment for lymphedema.

    Vascular Medicine

    Steven M Dean, DO
    Steven M Dean, DO, FSVM, RPVI, is the director of the Vascular Medicine Program, Director of Cardiovascular Medicine's Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Laboratories and Clinical Professor of Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

    Interventional Radiology

    Mina S Makary, MD
    I'm a dual board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist with expertise in interventional oncology, complex hepatobiliary care, genitourinary interventions, venous disease and advanced reconstruction, visceral arterial disorders, women's health including uterine fibroid care, pain management, vascular and dialysis access, and diagnostic imaging.

    Physical Therapy

    Karen Hock, MS, PT, CLT-LANA

    Karen Hock, MS, PT, CLT-LANA

    I am a physical therapist specializing in oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema management.

    Nutrition

    Erin Holley, RD

    Erin Holley, RD

    I am a registered dietitian in the Department of Nutrition and Dietary Services who primarily works with breast cancer patients at the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center.

    Physician Assistants

    Patrick N Kearns, PA-C
    I’m a physician assistant in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The James, where I help assist in reconstructive surgery for all types of cancers, with a particular focus on breast, head and neck, skin and sarcoma.
    Abby E Williams, PA-C
    I’m a physician assistant in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The James.