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I get this question all the time, especially in the online forums:\u00a0 Who Can Diagnose me with Lipedema?<\/strong><\/p>\n In a nutshell, diagnosis in the United States is done by these folks:\u00a0 Medical Doctors (MD), Osteopathic Doctors (OD), Nurse Practitioners (NP), and Physician’s Assistants (PA). In some states Naturopathic Doctors may diagnose or prescribe medications (under the supervision of an MD or OD).<\/p>\n What Specialist Do I Need to Visit for Diagnosis?<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the Lipedema Foundation, “no one specialty ‘owns’ the diagnosis and treatment of the condition,” and “formal training for lipedema is not mandated or prioritized in most medical specialties.”\u00a0 In fact, the only specialties that are trained formally or who are tested about lipedema are the American Board of Obesity Medicine in its certification exam question bank and the American College of Cardiology, which includes knowledge of Lipedema among the competencies that are expected of practicing vascular medicine specialists. (Source Lipedema Foundation. Lipedema Research Roadmap 2023)<\/p>\n Well that’s confusing, Who Do I see?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Basically any MD, OD, NP or PA can diagnose you. The challenge will be finding a doctor or clinician who knows about lipedema.\u00a0 I recommend highly that you come to your appointment seeking diagnosis with a list of diagnostic criteria, such as this blog post from the Lipedema Foundation<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n What Blood Tests Confirm Lipedema?<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no blood test or pathologic test that can diagnose or confirm a diagnosis of lipedema.\u00a0 Your doctor may do blood tests to look at your overall health or to eliminate other conditions but cannot diagnose lipedema at this time with any tests.\u00a0 So the diagnosis is based on clinical criteria.<\/p>\n