Expert, multidisciplinary care

The best lymphatic disorders care combines expertise and specialized experience. The Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers both.

We have treated hundreds of adults and children with lymphatic leaks and flow disorders. We are the largest and most active treatment program in the world. Our team includes interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, radiologists, cardiologists, pathologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, technicians and researchers.

Our experts come together from specialties across CHOP to provide highly specialized care for your child in a single location.

Pioneers in diagnosis and treatment

Our research has led to new diagnostic tools and treatment options for children and adults with lymphatic leaks and lymphatic flow disorders. These include dynamic contrast MR lymphangiography, intranodal lymphangiography-guided lymphatic interventions, as well as many minimally invasive treatments.

We are world leaders in the development of lymphatic treatments (also known as interventions). The first pediatric thoracic duct embolization procedures were performed here at CHOP.

CHOP named the Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders a Frontier Program. Frontier Programs are unique programs that we believe will forge important new discoveries and deliver novel therapies, helping even more children thrive.

Designated Center of Excellence

The Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders was one of the first programs named a Center for Excellence by the Lymphatic Education & Research Network. All institutions named a Center of Excellence have been evaluated by international leaders in an extensive review process. Centers were selected for setting the highest standard for best practice in the management and care of lymphatic diseases.