Vascular Anomalies Clinic

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The Vascular Anomalies Clinic at Children’s Hospital evaluates and treats children and young adults with vascular anomalies and tumors, including hemangiomas, other vascular malformations, vascular syndromes and unknown lesions.

Appointments are available every second Wednesday afternoon of each month in the Hematology-Oncology Clinic, Doctors Office tower, 6th Floor at Children's Hospital. More urgent appointments are available with individual physicians based on your child’s needs.

Our program coordinator serves as a single point of contact between you and our providers to ensure your child receives individualized, quality care. If you have questions about our program call (615) 936-4541 or fax (615) 875-0101.

Conditions We Treat

We treat all vascular malformations and related conditions, including:

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome
Capillary malformations
CLOVES syndrome
Combined vascular malformations
Cutaneovisceral angiomatosis with thrombocytopenia (CAT)
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
Hemangioma

Meet Your Care Team

Your complete care team includes Nicole Bynum, Program Coordinator; and Laura Amann, LPN, Clinic Nurse.

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Sharon E. AlbersMD

Acne,

Adolescent and Young Adult Health,

Allergic Skin Disorders,

Dermatology,

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology,

Pediatric Dermatology,

Pediatric Eczema

Christopher M. BaronMD

Pediatric Radiology,

Pediatric Vascular and Interventional Radiology,

Radiology,

Vascular and Interventional Radiology

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Alexandra J. BorstMD

General Hematology and Oncology,

Hemostasis and Thrombosis,

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology,

Vascular Anomalies and Malformations

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Melissa E. DankoMD

Chest Wall Deformity,

ECMO and Critical Care,

Pediatric Surgery

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Darrel L. EllisMD

Burn,

Complex Medical Dermatology,

Dermatology,

General Adult Dermatology,

Hypertrophic Scar Treatment,

Laser Resurfacing,

Melanoma

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Dana R. JanssenMD, BA

General Pediatric Cardiology,

Interventional Cardiology,

Pediatric Cardiology,

Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease

Why Choose Care for Vascular Anomalies at Children's Hospital

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.