The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation has collected a list of medical providers ​worldwide who treat all types of vascular birthmarks​​. The VBF Find a Doctor Directory​ continues to grow daily as more doctors register on our website. You may also wish to check out our List of Treatment Centers specializing in vascular birthmarks. For non-medical networking opportunities and support, you may reach out to a VBF Global Ambassador in your area, who can also refer you to one of our VBF Parent Representatives.

Search our Doctor Database

We invite you to search the list of doctors we have collected, and check back often as more doctors are registering with us all the time as we extend our outreach. VBF Experts are doctors that have worked closely with the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation to provide significant information and support, and are available to answer your questions directly through our VBF Ask the Expert contact form.

HINT: Some of our doctors did not designate a speciality. Try searching by location only to yield the greatest results. 

Dr. Ana M. Duarte

Dr. Ana M. Duarte

MD, FAAD

Pediatric Dermatologist, 2016 VBF Physician of the Year

Contact Information:

The Children's Skin Center

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Hemangioma, Venous Malformation, Port Wine Stain, AVM

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

  • Practice Specialties:

    Pediatrics, Dermatology

  • Procedures Offered:

    Laser, Drug Management

Dr. Joseph L. Edmonds, Jr.

Dr. Joseph L. Edmonds, Jr.

MD, FACS, FAAP

Lymphatic Malformations Surgeon

Contact Information:

Children's ENT of Houston

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Hemangioma, Venous Malformation, Lymphatic Malformation, Port Wine Stain, AVM, Combination

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    PHACES, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

  • Practice Specialties:

    Surgery, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Facial Plastics, Other

  • Procedures Offered:

    Surgery, Drug Management, Interventional, Other

Dr. Aaron Fay

Dr. Aaron Fay

MD, FACS

Hemangioma and Malformations Eye Surgeon, 2006 VBF Physician of the Year

Contact Information:

Vascular Birthmark Institute

Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Hemangioma, Venous Malformation, Lymphatic Malformation, Port Wine Stain, AVM, Combination

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    Sturge-Weber Syndrome, PHACES

  • Practice Specialties:

    Surgery, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology

  • Procedures Offered:

    Surgery

Dr. Paul Friedman
Contact Information:

Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center

6400 Fannin Street, Ste 2720 Houston, Texas 77030

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Port Wine Stain

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

  • Practice Specialties:

    Dermatology

  • Procedures Offered:

    Laser

Dr. Roy G. Geronemus

Dr. Roy G. Geronemus

MD

Laser Expert, VBF Medical Director, 2008 VBF Physician of the Year, 2024 VBF Lifetime Achievement Award

Contact Information:

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Hemangioma, Venous Malformation, Lymphatic Malformation, Port Wine Stain, AVM, Combination, Other

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    Sturge-Weber Syndrome, PHACES, CLOVES, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, Other

  • Practice Specialties:

    Pediatrics, Dermatology

  • Procedures Offered:

    Laser

Dr Gerald Goldberg

Dr Gerald Goldberg

MD

2017 ASLMS Leon Goldman Award, 2019 Ellet Drake award, 2020 ASLMS Presidential citation

Contact Information:

Banner/University of Arizona Dermatology and Laser Centeralth Sciences Center

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Hemangioma, Port Wine Stain, Combination, Other

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    Sturge-Weber Syndrome, PHACES, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

  • Practice Specialties:

    Pediatrics, Dermatology, Other

  • Procedures Offered:

    Laser, Surgery, Drug Management

Leslie Graff

Leslie Graff

M.S., C.C.L.S.

Psychosocial & Developmental Expert

Contact Information:

  • Massachusetts
    Massachusetts, Massachusetts  Massachusetts

    United States

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Hemangioma, Venous Malformation, Lymphatic Malformation, Unknown / Not sure, Port Wine Stain, AVM, Combination, Other

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    Sturge-Weber Syndrome, PHACES, CLOVES, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, Unknown / Not Sure, Other

  • Practice Specialties:

    Psychology, Other

  • Procedures Offered:

    Other

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Hemangioma, Venous Malformation, Lymphatic Malformation, Unknown / Not sure, Port Wine Stain, AVM, Nevus, Combination, Other

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    Sturge-Weber Syndrome, PHACES, CLOVES, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, CMTC, Unknown / Not Sure, Other

  • Practice Specialties:

    Other

  • Procedures Offered:

    Other

Dr. Steven A. Kane

Dr. Steven A. Kane

MD, PhD

Sturge-Weber Syndrome / Glaucoma Expert

Contact Information:

The Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Hemangioma, Venous Malformation, Lymphatic Malformation, Unknown / Not sure, Port Wine Stain, AVM, Combination, Other

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    Sturge-Weber Syndrome

  • Practice Specialties:

    Surgery, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology

  • Procedures Offered:

    Surgery, Drug Management

  • Birthmarks Types:

    Unknown / Not sure

  • Birthmark Syndromes:

    Unknown / Not Sure

  • Practice Specialties:

    Pediatrics, Radiology

  • Procedures Offered:

    Drug Management, Interventional, Other

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