Vascular Anomalies Clinic

 

Location: Pediatric Vascular Anomalies Clinic 770 Welch Road, Suite 300 Palo Alto, CA 94304 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm   Fax: (650) 736-0736

Appointments: (650) 804-4820 *New patients, please call the Nurse Coordinator first. Nurse Coordinator: (650) 725-9961

 
Our Vascular Anomalies Clinic (VAC) provides expert consultation on the diagnosis and management of vascular anomalies, such as:

• Hemangiomas 
• Lymphatic malformations 
• Venous malformations - a raised, red or purple mark in the skin, made up of enlarged blood vessels.
• Other complex vascular tumors and malformations

Patients with lesions that may benefit from a combination of medical and surgical opinions are ideal candidates for this clinic.
 
The vascular anomalies team includes pediatric dermatologists, otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, interventional radiologists and general surgeons who are specially trained in the diagnosis and management of vascular anomalies.
 
 

Patient Referrals

Contact our nurse coordinator to discuss if this is the right clinic for your child. New patients require a referral from a physician. The patient consultation form (PDF) should be completed and faxed to (650) 736-0736. 
 
 

What to Expect

Prior to your visit, our nurse coordinator will contact you to facilitate obtaining your child’s relevant medical records and imaging studies. We will review the imaging studies with our pediatric radiologist prior to your visit.
 
Your child will be examined by our team of doctors during the clinic visit. The team will discuss your child's possible therapeutic options and provide you with a treatment plan.
 
 

Resources

• National Birthmarks Foundation 
• National Organization of Vascular Anomalies 
• Sturge-Weber Foundation  

 

Learn More

• Vascular Anomalies Team