Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.
Dr. Rockson serves as the Chief of Consultative Cardiology and the Director of the Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders. He is the inaugural Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine. Dr. Rockson is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is an Associate Program Director for the Residency Program in Internal Medicine.
What Is Lymphedema?
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Charles McGarvey, M.D.
Thirty (30) years as a Commissioned Officer in the United States
Public Health Service (USPHS). Retired rank of CAPT March 2007
Twenty four (24) year history with National Institutes of Health (NIH):
20 years as Chief, Physical Therapy
Academic Credentials:
Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy,
Masters of Science in Community Health Education and
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
2003-07: Chief Professional Officer (CPO) to U.S. Surgeon General, Richard Carmona Principal Investigator for two research protocols conducted between National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Naval Medical Center (NNMC)
Fellow, American Physical Therapy Association
Dr. McGarvey addresses questions related to secondary lymphedema:
NIH Study Synopsis
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What Is the Lymphatic System?
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What Is Lymphedema?
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What are the Symptoms of Lymphedema?
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Who is At Risk for Developing Lymphedema?
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How is Lymphedema Diagnosed?
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Measurement Methods
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What is Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS)?
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How Often Should I Get Checked?
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Early Evaluation by Your Doctor is Important.
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What if I am Diagnosed?
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You Can Be Your Own Best Advocate.
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What Is Lymphedema?
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How Common Is Lymphedema?
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What Women Are At Risk?
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How Important Is Early Treatment?
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Thirty (30) years as a Commissioned Officer in the United States
Public Health Service (USPHS). Retired rank of CAPT March 2007
Twenty four (24) year history with National Institutes of Health (NIH):
20 years as Chief, Physical Therapy
Academic Credentials:
Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy,
Masters of Science in Community Health Education and
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
2003-07: Chief Professional Officer (CPO) to U.S. Surgeon General, Richard Carmona Principal Investigator for two research protocols conducted between National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Naval Medical Center (NNMC)
Fellow, American Physical Therapy Association
Dr. McGarvey addresses questions related to secondary lymphedema:
NIH Study Synopsis
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What Is the Lymphatic System?
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What Is Lymphedema?
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What are the Symptoms of Lymphedema?
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Who is At Risk for Developing Lymphedema?
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How is Lymphedema Diagnosed?
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Measurement Methods
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What is Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS)?
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How Often Should I Get Checked?
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Early Evaluation by Your Doctor is Important.
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What if I am Diagnosed?
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You Can Be Your Own Best Advocate.
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Twenty four (24) year history with National Institutes of Health (NIH):
20 years as Chief, Physical Therapy
Academic Credentials:
Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy,
Masters of Science in Community Health Education and
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
2003-07: Chief Professional Officer (CPO) to U.S. Surgeon General, Richard Carmona Principal Investigator for two research protocols conducted between National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Naval Medical Center (NNMC)
Fellow, American Physical Therapy Association
Dr. McGarvey addresses questions related to secondary lymphedema:
NIH Study Synopsis
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What Is the Lymphatic System?
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What Is Lymphedema?
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What are the Symptoms of Lymphedema?
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Who is At Risk for Developing Lymphedema?
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How is Lymphedema Diagnosed?
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Measurement Methods
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What is Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS)?
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How Often Should I Get Checked?
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Early Evaluation by Your Doctor is Important.
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What if I am Diagnosed?
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You Can Be Your Own Best Advocate.
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2003-07: Chief Professional Officer (CPO) to U.S. Surgeon General, Richard Carmona Principal Investigator for two research protocols conducted between National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Naval Medical Center (NNMC)
Fellow, American Physical Therapy Association
Dr. McGarvey addresses questions related to secondary lymphedema:
NIH Study Synopsis
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What Is the Lymphatic System?
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What Is Lymphedema?
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What are the Symptoms of Lymphedema?
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Who is At Risk for Developing Lymphedema?
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How is Lymphedema Diagnosed?
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Measurement Methods
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What is Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS)?
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How Often Should I Get Checked?
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Early Evaluation by Your Doctor is Important.
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What if I am Diagnosed?
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You Can Be Your Own Best Advocate.
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