Lymphedema Specialists of Palm Harbor

06/03/2026

Individuals who have struggled with weight may have the condition of Lipedema. Check out the Lipedema Foundation at https://lipedema.org If this seems like it might be you, don't self diagnose, bring this information to your physician and start a conversation.

The Lipedema Foundation is funding basic and translation research at top institutions to define, diagnose and develop treatments for lipedema.

06/03/2026

Lipedema is a chronic medical condition that affects primarily women and is the build up of abnormal adipose (fat) tissue typically in the legs. It is NOT obesity, and it is NOT lymphedema. Specialized therapy services can help with inflammation, improve lymphatic flow, manage pain & discomfort and can help with fitting for specialized compression garments. Email me if you are in the greater Tampa Bay region to learn more about treatment options. [email protected]

05/25/2026

Memorial Day: Honoring our military personnel who died while serving in the armed services. Please take a moment today, while enjoying your picnic, to reflect on the purpose of the day and how your freedoms are the direct result of these heroes.

04/02/2026

I love my job! Every day I get to meet amazing people who have had a crazy journey dealing with the poorly understood medical condition called lymphedema. Every day I get to educate people and help them create a "toolbox" of skills to understand and manage their lymphedema and regain independence!

03/17/2026

For individuals living with lymphedema, check out this free education series called "The Pearl Path - Empowering with Education". Hosted by Pearl Rose Wellness. This is a great opportunity to learn from experts in the field!!!

A Patient-Centered Education Series for Lymphedema, Lipedema & Post-Op Breast Cancer. Sponsored by Jobst and Lympha Press. RSVP is required

03/03/2026

At Lymphedema Specialists we offer comprehensive care for individuals diagnosed with chronic lymphedema. Complete Decongestive Therapy services include manual lymphatic drainage, exercises, compression garments, and home program tools to ensure long term successful management.

02/15/2026

Reaching out to friends and family - I have been receiving packages from Amazon that I have not ordered. They are addressed to me by name at my home address. I have reached out to Amazon and they advised me on actions to take - one of which is to be sure that no one has send me a "surprise gift". I have received a gift card, a piece of clothing and an invisible ink pen. Amazon warns this may be a "brushing" scam. Meaning either there has been a breach in my security or companies will send out random items to be able to give themselves false reviews. Either way, I want to let you all know about this scam and to be sure none of you sent me these unique gifts.....

12/17/2025

Making headlines in Lymphedema Care right here in Tampa, FL!!!!! USF Health and Tampa General surgeon, Nichola J. Panetta, MD., performs first fully robotic microsurgical procedure in U.S. using FDA-cleared NanoWrist® dissection instruments for Lymphovenous Bypass surgery.

Check out the article here:
https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawOu0d5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsbnRWSDkyeVBxeG1JRGJSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmbqs0gIcP2X9zEVe7YDMqKDwXdsdjDEkDdpXINYembKxotPTSjFHqMWi-Ai_aem_6p87H5coeMXDrkHgLBavyA

Dr. Nicholas J. Panetta, MD, FACS performed the first ever fully robotic lymphovenous bypass from incision to closure in the United States using FDA-cleared NanoWrist® Dissection Instruments on the Symani® Surgical System.