Vascular Anomalies
The Vascular Anomalies team at Monroe Carell evaluates and treats children and young adults with vascular anomalies and tumors, including hemangiomas, other vascular malformations, vascular syndromes and unknown lesions.
More urgent appointments with individual physicians are available based on your child's need.
Our program coordinator serves as a single point of contact between you and our providers to ensure your child receives personal, quality care.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all vascular malformations and related conditions, including
- Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome
- CLOVES syndrome
- Combined vascular malformations
Meet Your Care Team
Dana R. JanssenMD, BA
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Conditions, Complex Single Ventricle Conditions, Congenital Neonatal, Infant and Pediatric Heart Conditions, General Pediatric Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Heart
Philip MilamMD
- Acne, Adolescent and Young Adult Health, Adult Dermatitis / Eczema, Allergy / Immunology, Complex Medical Dermatology, Dermatology, General Adult Dermatology
Neeraja SwaminathanMD, MBBS
- Hematology, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Vascular Anomalies and Malformations
James D. PhillipsMD, BS
- ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Hemangiomas, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate, Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Jason S. ParkMD, PhD
- Atresia, Functional Nasal Surgery, Microtia, Nose and Sinus Conditions, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Airway Reconstruction, Pediatric Ear Deformities
Izabela A. GaldynMD
- Cleft Lip and Palate, Ear Deformities, Facial Paralysis, Hand Surgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Peripheral Nerve, Plastic Surgery
Christopher M. BaronMD
- Pediatric Radiology, Pediatric Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Why Choose Care for Vascular Anomalies at Monroe Carell
- Exclusive care
Vanderbilt offers the only multidisciplinary vascular malformations clinic in Middle Tennessee. We discuss your child's case in a round-table setting. Each provider creates an individualized treatment plan. Our therapy options include state-of-the-art medications, sclerotherapy, laser treatments and open surgical procedures. We also offer genetic testing and supportive care, including physical and occupational therapy, compression garments and access to a certified lymphedema specialist.
- Collaborative care
Our team includes specialists from Hematology, Dermatology, Genetics, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, General Surgery and Cardiology.
- Experienced care
Our medical professionals and family support team members have experience and special interest in caring for children and young adults with vascular malformations. We work closely with family to determine the best treatment options and approach.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Angiogram
- Dynamic contrast MRI
- Laser therapy
- Lymphoscintigraphy
- OK-432 laser treatment
- OK-432 steroid therapy