Stanley G. Rockson, MD
Cardiologist
Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine
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Professional Education
- Medical Education: Duke University (1975) NC
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (1977) MA
- Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (1976) MA
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (1981)
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (1981) MA
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1978)
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Duke University (1973)
- Chief Resident's Teaching Award, Stanford University (2003)
- Chief Residents' Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Stanford University (2003)
- David W. Rytand Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Department of Medicine, Stanford University (1999)
- David W. Rytand Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanford University (1999)
- Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Stanford University (2004)
- E. William Hancock Cardiovascular Medicine Teaching Award, Stanford University (2008)
- Franklin G. Ebaugh Jr. Award for Mentoring Medical Students, Stanford University (2008)
- John A. White Fellow, North Carolina Arthritis Foundation (1974-5)
- Lymphatic Research Leadership Award, Lymphatic Research Foundation (2004, 2006)
- Phi Beta Kappa, Duke University (1971)
- Pioneer Award, Lymphatic Research Foundation (2009)
- Roche Award for Clinical Excellence, Duke University (1975)
- Samuel Levine Fellow, American Heart Association (1977)
- Teaching Award in Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University (2000)
- Teaching Award in Cardiology, Stanford University (2000)
Administrative Appointments
- Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine, Stanford University (2008 - Present)
- Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Stanford University (1999 - 2008)
- Chair, Gordon Research Conference: Molecular Mechanisms of Lymphatic Function and Disease (2002 - 2004)
- Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee, Lymphatic Research Foundation (1999 - Present)
- Chief of Consultative Cardiology, Stanford University (1997 - Present)
- Director, Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders, Stanford University (2000 - Present)
- Editor-in-Chief, Lymphatic Research and Biology (2002 - Present)
- Editorial Board, Angiology (1997 - Present)
- Member, Trans-NIH Coordinating Committee for Lymphatic Research (2002 - Present)
- Member, Trans-NIH Angiogenesis Research Program (TARP), National Institutes of Health (2004 - Present)
Publications
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Images in vascular medicine. Lymphoscintigraphy in congenital lymphedema.
De Los Santos, M., Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1998). Images in vascular medicine. Lymphoscintigraphy in congenital lymphedema. Vascular Medicine , 3(4), 327–328. -
Fibroblast growth factor as therapy for critical limb ischemia: a case report
Cooke, J. P., Bhatnagar, R., Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1999). Fibroblast growth factor as therapy for critical limb ischemia: a case report. VASCULAR MEDICINE, 4(2), 89–91. -
Lymphoscintigraphic manifestations of Hennekam syndrome - A case report
Rockson, S. G., De Los Santos, M., & Szuba, A. (1999). Lymphoscintigraphic manifestations of Hennekam syndrome - A case report. ANGIOLOGY, 50(12), 1017–20. -
Images in vascular medicine. Complex lower extremity edema in a young woman.
Rockson, S. G., & Szuba, A. (1999). Images in vascular medicine. Complex lower extremity edema in a young woman. Vascular Medicine , 4(4), 273–274. -
Photoangioplasty - An emerging clinical cardiovascular role for photodynamic therapy
Rockson, S. G., Lorenz, D. P., Cheong, W. F., & Woodburn, K. W. (2000). Photoangioplasty - An emerging clinical cardiovascular role for photodynamic therapy. CIRCULATION, 102(5), 591–96. -
Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with cancer-related or primary lymphedema
Szuba, A., Cooke, J. P., Yousuf, S., & Rockson, S. G. (2000). Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with cancer-related or primary lymphedema. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 109(4), 296–300. -
Photoangioplasty for human peripheral atherosclerosis - Results of a phase I trial of photodynamic therapy with motexafin lutetium (Antrin)
Rockson, S. G., Kramer, P., Razavi, M., Szuba, A., Filardo, S., Fitzgerald, P., … Adelman, D. C. (2000). Photoangioplasty for human peripheral atherosclerosis - Results of a phase I trial of photodynamic therapy with motexafin lutetium (Antrin). CIRCULATION, 102(19), 2322–24. -
Lutetium Texaphyrin: A New Therapeutic Tool for Human Atherosclerosis.
Rockson. (1999). Lutetium Texaphyrin: A New Therapeutic Tool for Human Atherosclerosis. Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine, 1(3), 199–202. -
Lymphedema.
Rockson. (2000). Lymphedema. Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2(3), 237–242. -
Benefits of lipid-lowering agents in stroke and coronary heart disease: pharmacoeconomics.
Rockson, S. G. (2000). Benefits of lipid-lowering agents in stroke and coronary heart disease: pharmacoeconomics. Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 2(2), 144–150. -
PLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE ACTIVITY IN ORAL-CONTRACEPTIVE HYPERTENSION
Rockson, S. G., Stone, R. A., GUNNELLS, J. C., Schanberg, S. M., KIRSHNER, N., & Robinson, R. R. (1975). PLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE ACTIVITY IN ORAL-CONTRACEPTIVE HYPERTENSION. CIRCULATION, 51(5), 916–923. -
Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2001). Lymphedema. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 110(4), 288–95. -
Formulating clinical strategies for angiotensin antagonism: A review of preclinical and clinical studies
Tabibiazar, R., Jamali, A. H., & Rockson, S. G. (2001). Formulating clinical strategies for angiotensin antagonism: A review of preclinical and clinical studies. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 110(6), 471–80. -
Angiogenesis and the ischaemic heart
Tabibiazar, R., & Rockson, S. G. (2001). Angiogenesis and the ischaemic heart. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL, 22(11), 903–918. -
The role of chemokines in human cardiovascular pathology: enhanced biological insights
Shin, W. S., Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). The role of chemokines in human cardiovascular pathology: enhanced biological insights. ATHEROSCLEROSIS, 160(1), 91–102. -
Feasibility and reliability of rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2001). Feasibility and reliability of rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCES, 322(6), 339–44. -
Diagnosis and treatment of concomitant venous obstruction in patients with secondary lymphedema
Szuba, A., Razavi, M., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Diagnosis and treatment of concomitant venous obstruction in patients with secondary lymphedema. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 13(8), 799–803. -
Lymphedema-lymphangiectasia-mental retardation (Hennekam) syndrome: A review
Van Balkom, I. D. C., Alders, M., Allanson, J., Bellini, C., Frank, U., de Jong, G., … Hennekam, R. C. M. (2002). Lymphedema-lymphangiectasia-mental retardation (Hennekam) syndrome: A review. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS, 112(4), 412–421. -
Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombinant VEGF-C.
Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Karkkainen, M. J., Shin, W. S., Beynet, D. P., Rockson, N. B., … Rockson, S. G. (2002). Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombinant VEGF-C. FASEB Journal , 16(14), 1985–87. -
Myocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus
Wijetunga, M., & Rockson, S. (2002). Myocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 113(5), 419–23. -
Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema - A randomized, prospective study of a role for adjunctive intermittent pneumatic compression
Szuba, A., Achalu, R., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema - A randomized, prospective study of a role for adjunctive intermittent pneumatic compression. CANCER, 95(11), 2260–67. -
Quantitative radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy predicts outcome of manual lymphatic therapy in breast cancer-related lymphedema of the upper extremity
Szuba, A., Strauss, W., Sirsikar, S. P., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Quantitative radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy predicts outcome of manual lymphatic therapy in breast cancer-related lymphedema of the upper extremity. NUCLEAR MEDICINE COMMUNICATIONS, 23(12), 1171–1175. -
PLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE IN DIAGNOSIS OF NEUROBLASTOMA
Rockson, S. G., Stone, R. A., ODERE, F., & GUNNELLS, J. C. (1976). PLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE IN DIAGNOSIS OF NEUROBLASTOMA. CANCER, 37(1), 386–389. -
The third circulation: Radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy in the evaluation of lymphedema
Szuba, A., Shin, W. S., Strauss, H. W., & Rockson, S. (2003). The third circulation: Radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy in the evaluation of lymphedema. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, 44(1), 43–57. -
The lymphatic continuum - The past, present, and exciting future of lymphatic research
Rockson, S. G. (2002). The lymphatic continuum - The past, present, and exciting future of lymphatic research. Presented at the Conference on the Lymphatic Continuum, BETHESDA,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD: NEW YORK ACAD SCIENCES. -
Preclinical models of lymphatic disease - The potential for growth factor and gene therapy
Rockson, S. G. (2002). Preclinical models of lymphatic disease - The potential for growth factor and gene therapy. Presented at the Conference on the Lymphatic Continuum, BETHESDA,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD: NEW YORK ACAD SCIENCES. -
Endothelial dysfunction: Clinical strategies for treating oxidant stress
Fenster, B. E., Tsao, P. S., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Endothelial dysfunction: Clinical strategies for treating oxidant stress. AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL, 146(2), 218–26. -
Endothelial cell diversity revealed by global expression profiling
Chi, J. T., Chang, H. Y., Haraldsen, G., Jahnsen, F. L., Troyanskaya, O. G., Chang, D. S., … Brown, P. O. (2003). Endothelial cell diversity revealed by global expression profiling. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 100(19), 10623–28. -
Coronary restenosis: A review of mechanisms and management
Rajagopal, V., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Coronary restenosis: A review of mechanisms and management. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 115(7), 547–53. -
Comparing the guidelines: Anticoagulation therapy to optimize stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation
Rockson, S. G., & Albers, G. W. (2004). Comparing the guidelines: Anticoagulation therapy to optimize stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 43(6), 929–35. -
Benefits of resident work hours regulation
Skeff, K. M., Ezeji-Okoye, S., Pompei, P., & Rockson, S. (2004). Benefits of resident work hours regulation. ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 140(10), 816–17. -
The elusive adipose connection.
Rockson, S. G. (2004). The elusive adipose connection. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 2(3), 105–106. -
How can lymphatic research influence lymphatic education?
Rockson, S. G. (2004). How can lymphatic research influence lymphatic education? Lymphatic Research and Biology, 2(2), 67–68. -
Lymphatic biology and disease: is it being taught? Who is listening?
Rockson, S. G., Granger, D. N., Skeff, K. M., & Chaite, W. (2004). Lymphatic biology and disease: is it being taught? Who is listening? Lymphatic Research and Biology, 2(2), 86–95. -
Animal models for the study of lymphatic insufficiency.
Shin, W. S., Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Animal models for the study of lymphatic insufficiency. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 1(2), 159–69. -
Immune traffic: a functional overview.
Beilhack, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Immune traffic: a functional overview. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 1(3), 219–34. -
Tumors, wounds, and lymph.
Rockson, S. G. (2004). Tumors, wounds, and lymph. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 2(4), 153–154. -
The potential for molecular treatment strategies in lymphatic disease.
An, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2004). The potential for molecular treatment strategies in lymphatic disease. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 2(4), 173–81. -
The lymphatic biology of Kaposi's sarcoma.
Cheung, L., & Rockson, S. G. (2005). The lymphatic biology of Kaposi's sarcoma. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 3(1), 25–35. -
Treprostinil for the treatment of severe digital necrosis in systemic sclerosis
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2005). Treprostinil for the treatment of severe digital necrosis in systemic sclerosis. VASCULAR MEDICINE, 10(1), 29–32. -
Therapeutics for lymphatic disease: the role of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
Rockson, S. G. (2005). Therapeutics for lymphatic disease: the role of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 3(3), 103–104. -
Lymphedema therapy in the vascular anomaly patient: therapeutics for the forgotten circulation.
Rockson, S. G. (2005). Lymphedema therapy in the vascular anomaly patient: therapeutics for the forgotten circulation. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 3(4), 253–55. -
Literature watch. A genetic Xenopus laevis tadpole model to study lymphangiogenesis.
Rockson, S. G. (2005). Literature watch. A genetic Xenopus laevis tadpole model to study lymphangiogenesis. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 3(4), 263–67. -
Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2006). Lymphedema. Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine, 8(2), 129–36. -
The lymphatic continuum continues.
Rockson, S. G. (2006). The lymphatic continuum continues. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 4(1), 1–2. -
Addressing the unmet needs in lymphedema risk management.
Rockson, S. G. (2006). Addressing the unmet needs in lymphedema risk management. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 4(1), 42–46. -
Literature watch.
Rockson, S. G. (2006). Literature watch. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 4(1), 57–61. -
A pilot, prospective evaluation of a novel alternative for maintenance therapy of breast cancer-associated lymphedema [ISRCTN76522412]
Wilburn, O., Wilburn, P., & Rockson, S. G. (2006). A pilot, prospective evaluation of a novel alternative for maintenance therapy of breast cancer-associated lymphedema [ISRCTN76522412]. BMC CANCER, 6. -
Inflammatory manifestations of experimental lymphatic insufficiency
Tabibiazar, R., Cheung, L., Han, J., Swanson, J., Beilhack, A., An, A., … Rockson, S. G. (2006). Inflammatory manifestations of experimental lymphatic insufficiency. PLOS MEDICINE, 3(7), 1114–39. -
Validation of a new technique for the quantitation of edema in the experimental setting.
Pan, D., Han, J., Wilburn, P., & Rockson, S. G. (2006). Validation of a new technique for the quantitation of edema in the experimental setting. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 4(3), 153–58. -
An experimental model for the study of lymphedema and its response to therapeutic lymphangiogenesis
Cheung, L., Han, J., Beilhack, A., Joshi, S., Wilburn, P., Dua, A., … Rockson, S. G. (2006). An experimental model for the study of lymphedema and its response to therapeutic lymphangiogenesis. BIODRUGS, 20(6), 363–70. -
Indirect magnetic resonance lymphangiography to assess lymphatic function in experimental murine lymphedema.
Pan, D., Suzuki, Y., Yang, P. C., & Rockson, S. G. (2006). Indirect magnetic resonance lymphangiography to assess lymphatic function in experimental murine lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 4(4), 211–16. -
Rapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2007). Rapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index. MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS & THERAPY, 11(2), 109–16. -
Reinforcing a continuum of care: In-hospital initiation of long-term secondary prevention following acute coronary syndromes
Rockson, S. G., DeGoma, E. M., & Fonarow, G. C. (2007). Reinforcing a continuum of care: In-hospital initiation of long-term secondary prevention following acute coronary syndromes. CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS AND THERAPY, 21(5), 375–88. -
Biomarkers of lymphatic function and disease: state of the art and future directions.
Nakamura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2007). Biomarkers of lymphatic function and disease: state of the art and future directions. Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy, 11(4), 227–38. -
The lymphatic continuum revisited - Preface
Rockson, S. G. (2008). The lymphatic continuum revisited - Preface. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, IX-X. -
Animal models for the molecular and mechanistic study of lymphatic biology and disease
Shin, W. S., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). Animal models for the molecular and mechanistic study of lymphatic biology and disease. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, 50–74. -
Estimating the population burden of lymphedema
Rockson, S. G., & Rivera, K. K. (2008). Estimating the population burden of lymphedema. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, 147–54. -
The clinical spectrum of lymphatic disease
Radhakrisihnan, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). The clinical spectrum of lymphatic disease. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, 155–84. -
Gorham's disease - An osseous disease of lymphangiogenesis?
Radhakrishnan, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). Gorham's disease - An osseous disease of lymphangiogenesis? LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, 203–5. -
The role of the lymphatic circulation in the natural history and expression of cardiovascular disease
Nakamura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). The role of the lymphatic circulation in the natural history and expression of cardiovascular disease. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, 129(3), 309–17. -
Diagnosis and management of lymphatic vascular disease
Rockson, S. G. (2008). Diagnosis and management of lymphatic vascular disease. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 52(10), 799–806. -
Molecular targets for therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic dysfunction and disease.
Nakamura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). Molecular targets for therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic dysfunction and disease. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 6(3-4), 181–89. -
Appropriate Secondary Prevention of Acute Atherothrombotic Events and Strategies to Improve Guideline Adherence
Rockson, S. G. (2009). Appropriate Secondary Prevention of Acute Atherothrombotic Events and Strategies to Improve Guideline Adherence. POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE, 121(1), 25–39. -
Therapeutic responses to exogenous VEGF-C administration in experimental lymphedema: immunohistochemical and molecular characterization.
Jin, D. P., An, A., Liu, J., Nakamura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2009). Therapeutic responses to exogenous VEGF-C administration in experimental lymphedema: immunohistochemical and molecular characterization. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 7(1), 47–57. -
The unique biology of lymphatic edema.
Rockson, S. G. (2009). The unique biology of lymphatic edema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 7(2), 97–100. -
Anti-Inflammatory Pharmacotherapy with Ketoprofen Ameliorates Experimental Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency in Mice
Nakamura, K., Radhakrishnan, K., Wong, Y. M., & Rockson, S. G. (2009). Anti-Inflammatory Pharmacotherapy with Ketoprofen Ameliorates Experimental Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency in Mice. PLOS ONE, 4(12). -
Lymphatic research: past, present, and future.
Rockson, S. G. (2009). Lymphatic research: past, present, and future. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 7(4), 183–87. -
Current concepts and future directions in the diagnosis and management of lymphatic vascular disease
Rockson, S. G. (2010). Current concepts and future directions in the diagnosis and management of lymphatic vascular disease. VASCULAR MEDICINE, 15(3), 223–31. -
Causes and consequences of lymphatic disease
Rockson, S. G. (2010). Causes and consequences of lymphatic disease. Presented at the Conference on Lymphatics in the Digestive System - Physiology, Health, and Disease, BETHESDA,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD,MD: WILEY-BLACKWELL. -
Blockade of Transforming Growth Factor-beta 1 Accelerates Lymphatic Regeneration during Wound Repair
Avraham, T., Daluvoy, S., Zampell, J., Yan, A., Haviv, Y. S., Rockson, S. G., & Mehrara, B. J. (2010). Blockade of Transforming Growth Factor-beta 1 Accelerates Lymphatic Regeneration during Wound Repair. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY, 177(6), 3202–14. -
Animal Models for the Mechanistic Study of Systemic Lymphangiomatosis
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Animal Models for the Mechanistic Study of Systemic Lymphangiomatosis. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 9(4), 195–99. -
Lack of Significant Interactions Between Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy: Meta-Analysis of Existing Literature
Gerson, L. B., McMahon, D., Olkin, I., Stave, C., & Rockson, S. G. (2012). Lack of Significant Interactions Between Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy: Meta-Analysis of Existing Literature. DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 57(5), 1304–13. -
Update on the biology and treatment of lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Update on the biology and treatment of lymphedema. Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine, 14(2), 184–92. -
Reflections on a Decade of Lymphatic Research and Biology
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Reflections on a Decade of Lymphatic Research and Biology. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 10(1), 1–1. -
The Lymphatic Biology of Aging
Rockson, S. G. (2012). The Lymphatic Biology of Aging. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 10(2), 45–45. -
Cancer Is Part of the Lymphatic Continuum
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Cancer Is Part of the Lymphatic Continuum. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 10(3), 95–95. -
Experimental lymphedema: can cellular therapies augment the therapeutic potential for lymphangiogenesis?
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Experimental lymphedema: can cellular therapies augment the therapeutic potential for lymphangiogenesis? Journal of the American Heart Association, 1(4). -
Th2 differentiation is necessary for soft tissue fibrosis and lymphatic dysfunction resulting from lymphedema
Avraham, T., Zampell, J. C., Yan, A., Elhadad, S., Weitman, E. S., Rockson, S. G., … Mehrara, B. J. (2013). Th2 differentiation is necessary for soft tissue fibrosis and lymphatic dysfunction resulting from lymphedema. FASEB JOURNAL, 27(3), 1114–26. -
Angiogenesis, Lymphangiogenesis, and Inflammation
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Angiogenesis, Lymphangiogenesis, and Inflammation. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 10(4), 151–51. -
Prospective Transcriptomic Pathway Analysis of Human Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency: Identification and Validation of a Circulating Biomarker Panel
Lin, S., Kim, J., Lee, M.-J., Roche, L., Yang, N. L., Tsao, P. S., & Rockson, S. G. (2012). Prospective Transcriptomic Pathway Analysis of Human Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency: Identification and Validation of a Circulating Biomarker Panel. PLOS ONE, 7(12). -
The Aging Lymphatics Become More Mature
Rockson, S. G. (2013). The Aging Lymphatics Become More Mature. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 11(1), 1–1. -
Pregnancy-associated group B streptococcal endocarditis: a report of two fatal cases.
Sexton, D. J., Rockson, S. G., Hempling, R. E., & CATHEY, C. W. (1985). Pregnancy-associated group B streptococcal endocarditis: a report of two fatal cases. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 66(3), 44S–47S. -
SOLITARY RENAL CYST WITH SEGMENTAL ISCHEMIA AND HYPERTENSION
Rockson, S. G., Stone, R. A., & GUNNELLS, J. C. (1974). SOLITARY RENAL CYST WITH SEGMENTAL ISCHEMIA AND HYPERTENSION. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 112(5), 550–552. -
LESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME - EVIDENCE FOR ABNORMAL ADRENERGIC FUNCTION
Rockson, S., Stone, R., VANDERWE, M., & Kelley, W. N. (1974). LESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME - EVIDENCE FOR ABNORMAL ADRENERGIC FUNCTION. SCIENCE, 186(4167), 934–935. -
ANTI-ALPRENOLOL ANTIBODIES IN THE RABBIT - A NEW PROBE FOR THE STUDY OF BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR INTERACTION
Rockson, S. G., Homcy, C. J., & Haber, E. (1980). ANTI-ALPRENOLOL ANTIBODIES IN THE RABBIT - A NEW PROBE FOR THE STUDY OF BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR INTERACTION. CIRCULATION RESEARCH, 46(6), 808–813. -
CELLULAR MECHANISMS OF IMPAIRED ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN NEONATAL DOGS
Rockson, S. G., Homcy, C. J., QUINN, P., MANDERS, W. T., Haber, E., & Vatner, S. F. (1981). CELLULAR MECHANISMS OF IMPAIRED ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN NEONATAL DOGS. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 67(2), 319–327. -
AN ANTIIDIOTYPIC ANTIBODY THAT RECOGNIZES THE BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR
Homcy, C. J., Rockson, S. G., & Haber, E. (1982). AN ANTIIDIOTYPIC ANTIBODY THAT RECOGNIZES THE BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 69(5), 1147–1154. -
PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MAMMALIAN BETA-2-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR
Homcy, C. J., Rockson, S. G., COUNTAWAY, J., & Egan, D. A. (1983). PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MAMMALIAN BETA-2-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR. BIOCHEMISTRY, 22(3), 660–668. -
Myocardial ischemia and infarction due to multiple coronary-cameral fistulae: Two case reports and review of the literature
Wolf, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1998). Myocardial ischemia and infarction due to multiple coronary-cameral fistulae: Two case reports and review of the literature. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR DIAGNOSIS, 43(2), 179–183. -
Peripheral arterial insufficiency: mechanisms, natural history, and therapeutic options.
Rockson, S. G., & Cooke, J. P. (1998). Peripheral arterial insufficiency: mechanisms, natural history, and therapeutic options. Advances in Internal Medicine, 43, 253–277. -
A novel therapy for lymphedema complicated by lymphorrhea.
Szuba, A., Cooke, J. P., & Rockson, S. G. (1996). A novel therapy for lymphedema complicated by lymphorrhea. Vascular Medicine , 1(4), 247–250. -
Lymphedema: anatomy, physiology and pathogenesis.
Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1997). Lymphedema: anatomy, physiology and pathogenesis. Vascular Medicine , 2(4), 321–326. -
Images in vascular medicine. Phlegmasia coerulea dolens--venous gangrene.
Szuba, A., Cooke, J. P., & Rockson, S. G. (1998). Images in vascular medicine. Phlegmasia coerulea dolens--venous gangrene. Vascular Medicine , 3(1), 29–31. -
Lymphedema: classification, diagnosis and therapy.
Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1998). Lymphedema: classification, diagnosis and therapy. Vascular Medicine , 3(2), 145–156. -
Precipitating factors in lymphedema: Myths and realities
Rockson, S. G. (1998). Precipitating factors in lymphedema: Myths and realities. CANCER, 83(12), 2814–16. -
American Cancer Society Lymphedema Workshop. Workgroup III: Diagnosis and management of lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G., Miller, L. T., Senie, R., Brennan, M. J., Casley-Smith, J. R., Földi, E., … Walder, A. L. (1998). American Cancer Society Lymphedema Workshop. Workgroup III: Diagnosis and management of lymphedema. Cancer, 83(12), 2882–2885. -
Limitations of Quantitative Coronary Angiography
Limitations of Quantitative Coronary Angiography. (1997). Guidebook to Coronary Endovascular Diagnostic Techniques. Geschwind HJ, Kern MJ, Editors. Futura Publications, Mt. Kisko, NY, -
Lymphedema: A review of the relevant anatomy and physiology of the lymphatics.
Lymphedema: A review of the relevant anatomy and physiology of the lymphatics. (1997). Vascular Medicine, (2). -
High prevalence of venous disease in patients with post mastectomy lymphedema
Szuba, A., Hu, B. S., Brittain, J., Rockson, S. G., & Cooke, J. P. (1996). High prevalence of venous disease in patients with post mastectomy lymphedema. CIRCULATION, 94(8), 1370–1370. -
Rapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Rapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index. CIRCULATION, 106(19), 531–531. -
Poor early sensitivity of myoglobin for the diagnosis of myocardial injury
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Poor early sensitivity of myoglobin for the diagnosis of myocardial injury. CIRCULATION, 107(19), E144–E144. -
Photoangioplasty recount: Clear punch or dimpled chad? Response
Rockson, S. G., Razavi, M., Szuba, A., Filardo, S., Fitzgerald, P., Cooke, J. P., … Adelman, D. C. (2001). Photoangioplasty recount: Clear punch or dimpled chad? Response. CIRCULATION, 104(11), E55–E56. -
The effect of VEGF-C-Induced Lymphangiogenesis on Expression profiles for Lymphangiogenesis-related genes in experimental lymphedema
Kiazand, A., Berkowski, J. A., An, A. C., Swanson, J., Han, J., Tsao, P., … Rockson, S. G. (2004). The effect of VEGF-C-Induced Lymphangiogenesis on Expression profiles for Lymphangiogenesis-related genes in experimental lymphedema. FASEB JOURNAL, 18(4), A635–A635. -
The effect of VEGF-C-induced lymphangiogenesis on gene expression profiles in experimental lymphedema
Kiazand, A., Tsao, P., An, A. C., Han, J., Swanson, J., Berkowski, A., … Rockson, S. G. (2004). The effect of VEGF-C-induced lymphangiogenesis on gene expression profiles in experimental lymphedema. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY, 24(5), E62–E62. -
Stress-induced cardiomyopathy associated with a transfusion reaction: A case of potential crosstalk between the histaminic and adrenergic systems
Zhou, J. Q., Choe, E., Ang, L., Schnittger, I., Rockson, S. G., Tremmel, J. A., & Haddad, F. (2011). Stress-induced cardiomyopathy associated with a transfusion reaction: A case of potential crosstalk between the histaminic and adrenergic systems. EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY, 16(1), 30–32. -
Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in a rabbit ear model of chronic post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency
Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Shin, W., Beynet, D. P., Rockson, N. B., Dakhil, N., … Rockson, S. G. (2002). Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in a rabbit ear model of chronic post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency. FASEB JOURNAL, 16(4), A516–A516. -
Lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic insufficiency: Lymphatic endothelial and inflammatory RNA expression patterns
Shin, W. S., Rockson, N. B., Sanchez, D. R., Midde, R., Alitalo, K., Karkkainen, M., … Rockson, S. G. (2003). Lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic insufficiency: Lymphatic endothelial and inflammatory RNA expression patterns. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY, 23(5), A52–A52. -
A model of acute, post-surgical lymphedema
Beynet, D. P., Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Rockson, N. B., Dakhil, N., Shin, W., … Rockson, S. G. (2002). A model of acute, post-surgical lymphedema. FASEB JOURNAL, 16(4), A124–A124. -
A model for chronic, post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency
Shin, W., Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Beynet, D. P., Rockson, N. B., Dakhil, N., … Rockson, S. G. (2002). A model for chronic, post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency. FASEB JOURNAL, 16(4), A123–A124. -
Photodynamic angioplasty of human atherosclerosis with ANTRIN photosensitization
Rockson, S. G., Szuba, A., Razavi, M., Yeung, A. C., & Cooke, J. P. (1998). Photodynamic angioplasty of human atherosclerosis with ANTRIN photosensitization. CIRCULATION, 98(17), 66–66. -
Assessing extracellular fluid volume in breast cancer lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2013). Assessing extracellular fluid volume in breast cancer lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 11(2), 65-? -
Workgroup III - Diagnosis and management of lymphedema
Rockson, S. G., Miller, L. T., Senie, R., Brennan, M. J., Casley-Smith, J. R., Foldi, E., … Walder, A. L. (1998). Workgroup III - Diagnosis and management of lymphedema. CANCER, 83(12), 2882-? -
PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED GROUP-B STREPTOCOCCAL ENDOCARDITIS - A REPORT OF 2 FATAL CASES
Sexton, D. J., Rockson, S. G., Hempling, R. E., & CATHEY, C. W. (1985). PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED GROUP-B STREPTOCOCCAL ENDOCARDITIS - A REPORT OF 2 FATAL CASES. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 66(3), S44–S47. -
Lymphatics: Where the Circulation Meets the Immune System
Rockson, S. G. (2013). Lymphatics: Where the Circulation Meets the Immune System. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 11(3), 115–15. -
The Lymphatics and the Inflammatory Response: Lessons Learned from Human Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2013). The Lymphatics and the Inflammatory Response: Lessons Learned from Human Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 11(3), 117–20. -
Temporal and spatial patterns of endogenous danger signal expression after wound healing and in response to lymphedema
Zampell, J. C., Yan, A., Avraham, T., Andrade, V., Malliaris, S., Aschen, S., … Mehrara, B. J. (2011). Temporal and spatial patterns of endogenous danger signal expression after wound healing and in response to lymphedema. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-CELL PHYSIOLOGY, 300(5), C1107–C1121. -
Cardiovascular photodynamic therapy: State of the art
Woodburn, K. W., & Rockson, S. G. (2000). Cardiovascular photodynamic therapy: State of the art. LASERS IN SURGERY: ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION, THERAPEUTICS, AND SYSTEMS X, 1(1), 560–568. -
Biological principles - Panel discussion
Rockson, Slavin, S., Detmer, M., Miller, A., Mouta, C., Ferrell, … Glover, T. (2002). Biological principles - Panel discussion. Presented at the Conference on the Lymphatic Continuum, BETHESDA,MD: NEW YORK ACAD SCIENCES. -
Essential Role of Apelin Signaling During Lymphatic Development in Zebrafish
Kim, J.-D., Kang, Y., Kim, J. M., Papangeli, I., Kang, H., Wu, J., … Jin, S.-W. (2014). Essential Role of Apelin Signaling During Lymphatic Development in Zebrafish. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY, 34(2), 338–45. -
Lymphedema prevalence and treatment benefits in cancer: impact of a therapeutic intervention on health outcomes and costs.
Brayton, K. M., Hirsch, A. T., O Brien, P. J., Cheville, A., Karaca-Mandic, P., & Rockson, S. G. (2014). Lymphedema prevalence and treatment benefits in cancer: impact of a therapeutic intervention on health outcomes and costs. PloS One, 9(12). -
New tools for lymphatic investigation - Panel discussion
Rockson, S. G., Niklason, L., Zawieja, D., Ochoa, E., Granger, Gannon, B., … Hayward. (2002). New tools for lymphatic investigation - Panel discussion. Presented at the Conference on the Lymphatic Continuum, BETHESDA,MD: NEW YORK ACAD SCIENCES. -
Lymphedema after surgery for cancer - The role of patient support groups in patient therapy
Rockson, S. G. (2002). Lymphedema after surgery for cancer - The role of patient support groups in patient therapy. DISEASE MANAGEMENT & HEALTH OUTCOMES, 10(6), 345–347. -
Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Lymphedema Consensus Document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2013
Lee, B. B., Andrade, M., Antignani, P. L., Boccardo, F., Bunke, N., Campisi, C., … Villavicencio, J. L. (2013). Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Lymphedema Consensus Document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2013. INTERNATIONAL ANGIOLOGY, 32(6), 541–74. -
New developments in clinical aspects of lymphatic disease
Mortimer, P. S., & Rockson, S. G. (2014). New developments in clinical aspects of lymphatic disease. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 124(3), 915–21. -
IL-6 regulates adipose deposition and homeostasis in lymphedema
Cuzzone, D. A., Weitman, E. S., Albano, N. J., Ghanta, S., Savetsky, I. L., Gardenier, J. C., … Mehrara, B. J. (2014). IL-6 regulates adipose deposition and homeostasis in lymphedema. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY, 306(10). -
Laboratory models for the investigation of lymphangiomatosis
Rockson, S. G. (2014). Laboratory models for the investigation of lymphangiomatosis. MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH, 96, 64–67. -
A novel VEGFR3 mutation causes Milroy disease
Butler, M. G., Dagenais, S. L., Rockson, S. G., & Glover, T. W. (2007). A novel VEGFR3 mutation causes Milroy disease. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A, 143A(11), 1212–17. -
IUA-ISVI consensus for diagnosis guideline of chronic lymphedema of the limbs.
Lee, B. B., Antignani, P. L., Baroncelli, T. A., Boccardo, F. M., Brorson, H., Campisi, C., … Yamamoto, T. (2015). IUA-ISVI consensus for diagnosis guideline of chronic lymphedema of the limbs. International Angiology , 34(4), 311–32. -
Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis.
Fotiou, E., Martin-Almedina, S., Simpson, M. A., Lin, S., Gordon, K., Brice, G., … Ostergaard, P. (2015). Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis. Nature Communications, 6, 8085-? -
The Cutaneous, Net Clinical, and Health Economic Benefits of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Devices in Patients With Lymphedema
Karaca-Mandic, P., Hirsch, A. T., Rockson, S. G., & Ridner, S. H. (2015). The Cutaneous, Net Clinical, and Health Economic Benefits of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Devices in Patients With Lymphedema. JAMA DERMATOLOGY, 151(11), 1187–93. -
Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis.
Fotiou, E., Martin-Almedina, S., Simpson, M. A., Lin, S., Gordon, K., Brice, G., … Ostergaard, P. (2015). Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis. Nature Communications, 6, 8085-? -
EPHB4 kinase-inactivating mutations cause autosomal dominant lymphatic-related hydrops fetalis.
Martin-Almedina, S., Martinez-Corral, I., Holdhus, R., Vicente, A., Fotiou, E., Lin, S., … Ostergaard, P. (2016). EPHB4 kinase-inactivating mutations cause autosomal dominant lymphatic-related hydrops fetalis. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 126(8), 3080–88. -
Aligned nanofibrillar collagen scaffolds - Guiding lymphangiogenesis for treatment of acquired lymphedema.
Hadamitzky, C., Zaitseva, T. S., Bazalova-Carter, M., Paukshto, M. V., Hou, L., Strassberg, Z., … Huang, N. F. (2016). Aligned nanofibrillar collagen scaffolds - Guiding lymphangiogenesis for treatment of acquired lymphedema. Biomaterials, 102, 259–67. -
Complex lower extremity edema in a young woman
Rockson, S. G., & Szuba, A. (1999). Complex lower extremity edema in a young woman. VASCULAR MEDICINE, 4(4), 273–274. -
Biomarkers of lymphatic function and disease
Nakaniura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2007). Biomarkers of lymphatic function and disease. MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS & THERAPY, 11(4), 227–38. -
Pregnancy Complicated by Gorham-Stout Disease and Refractory Chylothorax.
Hellyer, J., Oliver-Allen, H., Shafiq, M., Tolani, A., Druzin, M., Jeng, M., … Lowsky, R. (2016). Pregnancy Complicated by Gorham-Stout Disease and Refractory Chylothorax. AJP Reports, 6(4), e355–e358. -
Leukotriene B-4 antagonism ameliorates experimental lymphedema
Tian, W., Rockson, S. G., Jiang, X., Kim, J., Begaye, A., Shuffle, E. M., … Nicolls, M. R. (2017). Leukotriene B-4 antagonism ameliorates experimental lymphedema. SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, 9(389). -
A Comparison of Programmable and Non-Programmable Compression Devices for Treatment of Lymphedema Using an Administrative Health Outcomes Dataset.
Karaca-Mandic, P., Hirsch, A. T., Rockson, S. G., & Ridner, S. H. (2017). A Comparison of Programmable and Non-Programmable Compression Devices for Treatment of Lymphedema Using an Administrative Health Outcomes Dataset. British Journal of Dermatology. -
Erratum: Pregnancy Complicated by Gorham-Stout Disease and Refractory Chylothorax.
Hellyer, J., Oliver-Allen, H., Shafiq, M., Tolani, A., Druzin, M., Jeng, M., … Lowsky, R. (2016). Erratum: Pregnancy Complicated by Gorham-Stout Disease and Refractory Chylothorax. AJP Reports, 6(4). -
Lymphatic Dysfunction, Leukotrienes, and Lymphedema.
Jiang, X., Nicolls, M. R., Tian, W., & Rockson, S. G. (2017). Lymphatic Dysfunction, Leukotrienes, and Lymphedema. Annual Review of Physiology. -
Lymphatic Medicine: Paradoxically and Unnecessarily Ignored
Rockson, S. G. (2017). Lymphatic Medicine: Paradoxically and Unnecessarily Ignored. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 15(4), 315–16. -
Regulatory T Cells Mediate Local Immunosuppression in Lymphedema
Nores, G. D. G., Ly, C. L., Savetsky, I. L., Kataru, R. P., Ghanta, S., Hespe, G. E., … Mehrara, B. J. (2018). Regulatory T Cells Mediate Local Immunosuppression in Lymphedema. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 138(2), 325–35. -
Biotechnologies toward Mitigating, Curing, and Ultimately Preventing Edema through Compression Therapy
Hageman, D. J., Wu, S., Kilbreath, S., Rockson, S. G., Wang, C., & Tate, M. L. K. (2018). Biotechnologies toward Mitigating, Curing, and Ultimately Preventing Edema through Compression Therapy. TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, 36(5), 537–48. -
Growing Insights into Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Growing Insights into Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 16(1), 1. -
Lymphatics and the Pathogenesis of Hypertension
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Lymphatics and the Pathogenesis of Hypertension. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 16(2), 133. -
Prospective Experimental Study of Microvascular Reconstruction in Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Prospective Experimental Study of Microvascular Reconstruction in Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 16(3), 233. -
Correction of complete thoracic duct obstruction with lymphovenous bypass: A case report.
Miller, T. J., Gilstrap, J. N., Maeda, K., Rockson, S., & Nguyen, D. H. (2018). Correction of complete thoracic duct obstruction with lymphovenous bypass: A case report. Microsurgery. -
Considerations for Clinicians in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Expert ASBrS Panel
McLaughlin, S. A., Staley, A. C., Vicini, F., Thiruchelvam, P., Hutchison, N. A., Mendez, J., … Feldman, S. M. (2017). Considerations for Clinicians in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Expert ASBrS Panel. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 24(10), 2818–26. -
Considerations for Clinicians in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Recommendations from an Expert Panel: Part 2: Preventive and Therapeutic Options
McLaughlin, S. A., DeSnyder, S. M., Klimberg, S., Alatriste, M., Boccardo, F., Smith, M. L., … Feldman, S. M. (2017). Considerations for Clinicians in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Recommendations from an Expert Panel: Part 2: Preventive and Therapeutic Options. ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 24(10), 2827–35. -
Yellow Nail Syndrome: A Mystery, Partially Solved.
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Yellow Nail Syndrome: A Mystery, Partially Solved. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 16(4), 329. -
A Role for Near Infrared Fluorescent Imaging in the Evaluation of Lymphatic Function
Rockson, S. G. (2017). A Role for Near Infrared Fluorescent Imaging in the Evaluation of Lymphatic Function. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 15(3), 203. -
Lymphatic Endothelial Cells: Mechanical Stress, Cytokines, Fibrosis, and Age
Rockson, S. G. (2017). Lymphatic Endothelial Cells: Mechanical Stress, Cytokines, Fibrosis, and Age. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 15(2), 129. -
Isolated Human Lymphatic Vessels and Lymphatic Endothelial Cells
Rockson, S. G. (2017). Isolated Human Lymphatic Vessels and Lymphatic Endothelial Cells. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 15(1), 1. -
Lymphedema in Head and Neck Cancer
Rockson, S. G. (2016). Lymphedema in Head and Neck Cancer. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 14(4), 197. -
Lymphedema Is a Disease of the Skin
Rockson, S. G. (2016). Lymphedema Is a Disease of the Skin. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 14(3), 123. -
Physiological Mechanisms that Predispose to the Development of Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2016). Physiological Mechanisms that Predispose to the Development of Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 14(2), 49. -
Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2016). Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 14(1), 1. -
Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2016). Lymphedema. VASCULAR MEDICINE, 21(1), 77–81. -
Modeling the Lymphatics
Rockson, S. G. (2015). Modeling the Lymphatics. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 13(4), 233. -
Detecting Lymphedema: Bioimpedance Spectroscopy and the Tissue Dielectric Constant
Rockson, S. G. (2015). Detecting Lymphedema: Bioimpedance Spectroscopy and the Tissue Dielectric Constant. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 13(3), 169. -
Dietary Sodium and Lymphatic Contractile Activity
Rockson, S. G. (2015). Dietary Sodium and Lymphatic Contractile Activity. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 13(2), 75. -
Detection of Tissue Edema in Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2015). Detection of Tissue Edema in Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 13(1), 1. -
Lymphangiogenesis, the CCR7 Receptor, and Human Atherosclerosis
Rockson, S. G. (2014). Lymphangiogenesis, the CCR7 Receptor, and Human Atherosclerosis. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 12(4), 215. -
Inflammatory Cytokines and the Lymphatic Endothelium
Rockson, S. G. (2014). Inflammatory Cytokines and the Lymphatic Endothelium. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 12(3), 123. -
The Role of Lymph Node Irradiation in the Pathogenesis of Acquired Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2014). The Role of Lymph Node Irradiation in the Pathogenesis of Acquired Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 12(2), 65. -
Acquired Lymphedema: Abnormal Fluid Clearance Engenders Tissue Remodeling
Rockson, S. G. (2014). Acquired Lymphedema: Abnormal Fluid Clearance Engenders Tissue Remodeling. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 12(1), 1. -
Tissue Changes, Bioimpedance, and Acquired Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2013). Tissue Changes, Bioimpedance, and Acquired Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 11(4), 195. -
Genetic Prospects for Lymphedema Management
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Genetic Prospects for Lymphedema Management. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 491–97. -
Lower Extremity Cancers
Lee, M.-J., & Rockson, S. G. (2011). Lower Extremity Cancers. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 507–13. -
Head and Neck Lymphedema
Vaillant-Newman, A.-M., & Rockson, S. G. (2011). Head and Neck Lymphedema. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 295–306. -
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 257–61. -
Compression Therapy
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Compression Therapy. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 251–55. -
Embryology of the Lymphatic System and Lymphangiogenesis
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Embryology of the Lymphatic System and Lymphangiogenesis. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 43–48. -
Etiology and Classification of Lymphatic Disorders
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Etiology and Classification of Lymphatic Disorders. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 11–28. -
Lymphodynamics
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Lymphodynamics. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 63–64. -
Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Lymphodynamics: General Overview
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Lymphodynamics: General Overview. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 59–61. -
Medical Treatment
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Medical Treatment. LYMPHEDEMA: A CONCISE COMPENDIUM OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, 273–75. -
Introduction
Rockson, S. G. (2010). Introduction. LYMPHATICS IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: PHYSIOLOGY, HEALTH, AND DISEASE, 1207, E1. -
Managing Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Managing Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema. BREAST SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT, 1015–27. -
Pilot studies demonstrate the potential benefits of antiinflammatory therapy in human lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G., Tian, W., Jiang, X., Kuznetsova, T., Haddad, F., Zampell, J., … Nicolls, M. R. (2018). Pilot studies demonstrate the potential benefits of antiinflammatory therapy in human lymphedema. JCI Insight, 3(20). -
Diagnosis of Early and Subclinical Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer.
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Diagnosis of Early and Subclinical Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 16(5), 425. -
Biomarker Assessment in Lymphedema of the Head and Neck
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Biomarker Assessment in Lymphedema of the Head and Neck. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 16(6), 497. -
Health and economic benefits of advanced pneumatic compression devices in patients with phlebolymphedema
Lerman, M., Gaebler, J. A., Hoy, S., Izhakoff, J., Gullett, L., Niecko, T., … Rockson, S. G. (2019). Health and economic benefits of advanced pneumatic compression devices in patients with phlebolymphedema. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 69(2), 571–80. -
Modulation of Fibroblast Growth Factor Expression in Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2019). Modulation of Fibroblast Growth Factor Expression in Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 17(1), 1. -
Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment REPLY
Rockson, S. G. (2019). Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment REPLY. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 380(7), 694. -
Cancer-associated secondary lymphoedema
Rockson, S. G., Keeley, V., Kilbreath, S., Szuba, A., & Towers, A. (2019). Cancer-associated secondary lymphoedema. NATURE REVIEWS DISEASE PRIMERS, 5. -
LIMPRINT: Elucidating the Global Problem of Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2019). LIMPRINT: Elucidating the Global Problem of Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 17(2), 119–20. -
Cancer-associated secondary lymphoedema.
Rockson, S. G., Keeley, V., Kilbreath, S., Szuba, A., & Towers, A. (2019). Cancer-associated secondary lymphoedema. Nature Reviews. Disease Primers, 5(1), 22. -
Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment.
Rockson, S. G. (2019). Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment. The New England Journal of Medicine, 380(7), 694. -
Author Correction: Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis.
Fotiou, E., Martin-Almedina, S., Simpson, M. A., Lin, S., Gordon, K., Brice, G., … Ostergaard, P. (2019). Author Correction: Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis. Nature Communications, 10(1), 1951. -
Pilot studies demonstrate the potential benefits of antiinflammatory therapy in human lymphedema
Rockson, S. G., Tian, W., Jiang, X., Kuznetsova, T., Haddad, F., Zampell, J., … Nicolls, M. R. (2018). Pilot studies demonstrate the potential benefits of antiinflammatory therapy in human lymphedema. JCI INSIGHT, 3(20). -
Correction of complete thoracic duct obstruction with lymphovenous bypass: A case report
Miller, T. J., Gilstrap, J. N., Maeda, K., Rockson, S., & Nguyen, D. H. (2019). Correction of complete thoracic duct obstruction with lymphovenous bypass: A case report. MICROSURGERY, 39(3), 255–58. -
LIMPRINT: Elucidating the Global Problem of Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2019). LIMPRINT: Elucidating the Global Problem of Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 17(2), 119–20. -
Modulation of Fibroblast Growth Factor Expression in Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2019). Modulation of Fibroblast Growth Factor Expression in Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 17(1), 1. -
Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis (vol 6, 8035, 2015)
Fotiou, E., Martin-Almedina, S., Simpson, M. A., Lin, S., Gordon, K., Brice, G., … Ostergaard, P. (2019). Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis (vol 6, 8035, 2015). NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 10. -
The Genetic Predisposition to Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2019). The Genetic Predisposition to Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 17(3), 287. -
Animal Models for the Translational Investigation of Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2019). Animal Models for the Translational Investigation of Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology. -
Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 379(20), 1937–44. -
Diagnosis of Early and Subclinical Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Diagnosis of Early and Subclinical Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 16(5), 425. -
Yellow Nail Syndrome: A Mystery, Partially Solved
Rockson, S. G. (2018). Yellow Nail Syndrome: A Mystery, Partially Solved. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 16(4), 329. -
Global guidelines trends and controversies in lower limb venous and lymphatic disease: Narrative literature revision and experts' opinions following the vWINter international meeting in Phlebology, Lymphology & Aesthetics, 23-25 January 2019.
Gianesini, S., Obi, A., Onida, S., Baccellieri, D., Bissacco, D., Borsuk, D., … Bottini, O. (2019). Global guidelines trends and controversies in lower limb venous and lymphatic disease: Narrative literature revision and experts' opinions following the vWINter international meeting in Phlebology, Lymphology & Aesthetics, 23-25 January 2019. Phlebology, 34(1_suppl), 4–66. -
Progress in the Approach to Lymphatic Vascular Malformation.
Rockson, S. G. (2019). Progress in the Approach to Lymphatic Vascular Malformation. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 17(5), 495. -
The Lymphatic System in Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Jiang, X., Tian, W., Nicolls, M. R., & Rockson, S. G. (2019). The Lymphatic System in Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Cardiovascular Diseases. Frontiers in Physiology, 10, 1402. -
Clinical Presentation and Imaging Attributes of the Primary Lymphedemas.
Rockson, S. G. (2019). Clinical Presentation and Imaging Attributes of the Primary Lymphedemas. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 17(6), 609. -
Feasibility and Reliability of Rapid Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2020). Feasibility and Reliability of Rapid Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCES, 359(2), 73–78. -
Feasibility and Reliability of Rapid Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction.
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2020). Feasibility and Reliability of Rapid Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 359(2), 73–78. -
Alzheimer's Disease: Can the Meningeal Lymphatics Provide the Answer?
Rockson, S. G. (2020). Alzheimer's Disease: Can the Meningeal Lymphatics Provide the Answer? Lymphatic Research and Biology, 18(1), 1. -
Bioimpedance Analysis of Lower Extremity Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2020). Bioimpedance Analysis of Lower Extremity Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 18(2), 98. -
Platelet factor 4 is a biomarker for lymphatic-promoted disorders.
Ma, W., Gil, H. J., Escobedo, N., Benito-Martín, A., Ximénez-Embún, P., Muñoz, J., … Oliver, G. (2020). Platelet factor 4 is a biomarker for lymphatic-promoted disorders. JCI Insight. -
Cutaneous Pathological Changes as Quantifiable Endpoints in Human Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2020). Cutaneous Pathological Changes as Quantifiable Endpoints in Human Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 18(3), 211. -
Decreased lymphatic HIF-2a accentuates lymphatic remodeling in lymphedema.
Jiang, X., Tian, W., Granucci, E. J., Tu, A. B., Kim, D., Dahms, P., … Nicolls, M. R. (2020). Decreased lymphatic HIF-2a accentuates lymphatic remodeling in lymphedema. The Journal of Clinical Investigation. -
The Beguiling Histopathology of the Axillary Web Syndrome.
Rockson, S. G. (2020). The Beguiling Histopathology of the Axillary Web Syndrome. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 18(4), 321. -
Leukotrienes in Tumor-Associated Inflammation
Tian, W., Jiang, X., Kim, D., Guan, T., Nicolls, M. R., & Rockson, S. G. (2020). Leukotrienes in Tumor-Associated Inflammation. FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY, 11. -
Leukotrienes in Tumor-Associated Inflammation.
Tian, W., Jiang, X., Kim, D., Guan, T., Nicolls, M. R., & Rockson, S. G. (2020). Leukotrienes in Tumor-Associated Inflammation. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 11, 1289. -
Inhibition of Fibrosis to Combat Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2020). Inhibition of Fibrosis to Combat Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 18(5), 399. -
The Role of Body Mass Index in Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2020). The Role of Body Mass Index in Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 18(6), 501. -
Management of Lymphatic Vascular Malformations: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Kalwani, N. M., & Rockson, S. G. (2021). Management of Lymphatic Vascular Malformations: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. -
Establishing Standards for Centers of Excellence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphatic Disease.
Chang, D., Dayan, J., Fried, P., Patel, K., Repicci, W., Rockson, S., … Aldrich, M. B. (2021). Establishing Standards for Centers of Excellence for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphatic Disease. Lymphatic Research and Biology. -
Research Priorities in Lymphatic Interventions: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Research Consensus Panel.
Itkin, M., Rockson, S. G., Witte, M. H., Burkhoff, D., Phillips, A., Windsor, J. A., … White, S. B. (2021). Research Priorities in Lymphatic Interventions: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Research Consensus Panel. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR. -
Lymphatic Development and Implications for Diagnosis and Therapy.
Desai, S. B., Iacobas, I., & Rockson, S. G. (2021). Lymphatic Development and Implications for Diagnosis and Therapy. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 19(1), 31–35. -
Lymphatic Centers of Excellence: A New Reality, Long Overdue.
Rockson, S. G. (2021). Lymphatic Centers of Excellence: A New Reality, Long Overdue. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 19(1), 1–2. -
Comorbidity and Lymphatic Disease: The Lymphatic Continuum Re-Examined.
Rockson, S. G. (2021). Comorbidity and Lymphatic Disease: The Lymphatic Continuum Re-Examined. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 19(1), 17–19. -
Lymphedema, Inflammation, and Fat.
Rockson, S. G. (2021). Lymphedema, Inflammation, and Fat. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 19(2), 115. -
The Kinetics of Lymphatic Dysfunction and Leukocyte Expansion in the Draining Lymph Node during LTB4 Antagonism in a Mouse Model of Lymphedema.
Cribb, M. T., Sestito, L. F., Rockson, S. G., Nicolls, M. R., Thomas, S. N., & Dixon, J. B. (2021). The Kinetics of Lymphatic Dysfunction and Leukocyte Expansion in the Draining Lymph Node during LTB4 Antagonism in a Mouse Model of Lymphedema. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(9). -
Advances in Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2021). Advances in Lymphedema. Circulation Research, 128(12), 2003–2016.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
- Placebo-Controlled Therapeutic Trial for the Prevention of Lymphedema »
- Placebo-controlled Lymphedema Study for Arm or Leg Lymphedema »
- Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Role of Insulin Resistance/FOXC2 »
- Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase in Treating Lymphedema in Patients With Cancer »
- National Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Registry »
- Lymphedema Study for Arm or Leg Lymphedema »
- Ubenimex in Adult Patients with Secondary Lymphedema of the Lower Limb: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics (ULTRA) of Ubenimex in Adult Patients with Secondary Lymphedema of the Lower Limb »
- Prospective Evaluation of a Surgical Solution for Breast Cancer-Associated Lymphedema »
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Palo Alto , CA 94304
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Palo Alto , CA 94304
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Dr Rockson is one of the best practitioners I have ever encountered. He was, and is, helping me immeasurably.
Dr. Rockson is a very patient, concerned and caring doctor. He listens and responds to the questions or issues that the patient has, not just canned responses. And the experience he brings to defining the medical problems is priceless. It makes such a difference when the doctor can bring a wide spectrum of knowledge to bear on a diagnosis.
Dr.Rockson is very attentive. A good listener who gives excellent feed-back. I did not feel rushed. He was very generous with his valuable time.
Dr. Rockson listens with care he answered all my questions he spent lots of time with me - not hurried.
Dr. Stanley Rockson - yeah!
Dr. Rockson has it all: high competence; thorough; listens; patience; compassion
he checked out my records and listened to me carefully. he figured out things that have puzzled me fora long time.
I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Rockson. He was very timely on our video visit and a wealth of knowledge about my condition!
Dr. Rockson is the example all doctors should follow.
EXCELLENT.
Dr. Rockson has a great "bedside" manner. I was very happy to hear that my presentation is not typical for lymphedema, whew!
Very pleased with my appointment & the discussion/plan.
Dr. Rockson & his staff were fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Rockson!
Very good.
I've been with Dr. Rockson for years. I appreciate the time be takes with me and the detail he gives me.
Dr. Rockson exhibits it all: learnedd; clear; thoughtful; careful; thorough; compassionate.
Dr. Rockson is superb.
I feel very lucky to have access to SHC and doctors like Dr. Rockson who specialize in lymphedema.
Dr. Rockson and his NP have been excellent!
Dr. Rockson and his nurse - are exceptional with friendliness, knowledge and respect.
Liked the Doctor and the details he explained very well
Dr. Rockson is great and I am happy with our visit.
I am a long time patient of Dr. Rockson. I have always observed him & his staff to be very skilled, proficient & professional!
Dr Rockson is concerned, professional& caring
Dr. Rockson is simply the best! I would highly recommend him to all my friends, & if someone needs cardiology consultation.
Dr. Rockson is wonderful in explaining treatment, and addressing all health concerns. You always feel that your situation is of the utmost importance to him.
Dr. Rockson is the absolute best!
Dr. Rockson is terrific and I have total confidence in his abilities. He goes way above and beyond the simple diagnostic and really endeavors to look at the entire medical situation. Excellent and very approachable bedside manner.
Grateful to Dr Rockson for his continuing research in the areas of Fat Disorders, and more thanks to him for his activism in trying to get insurance coverage for Fat Disorder treatment, meds, supplements, equipment. If there were more people specializing in this area it wouldn't take nearly a year to get an appointment. That remains a problem.
Dr. Rockson is the reason I put up with the rest of Stanford.
there is only one word to describe Dr Rockson, amazing
Dr. Rockson is a first rate clinician.
Dr. Rockson is someone I have full confidence in and trust to make decisions regarding my condition/s. He explains things thoroughly and also listens. I'm very glad I am able to have him for my cardiologist.
Went-over board in creating a welcome - Seeing the staff's reactions to one another quieted my anxiety -
I liked Dr Rockson and staff very much.
Really excited to see if Dr. Rockson can help me.
Dr. Rockson has been my cardiologist for years. He is a quick study. He analyzes the problem giving me options. He is wonderful.
Dr. Rockson is an expert in this field and he is also very considerate and empathetic to his patients.
Dr. Rockson is a very good provider.
Professor Stanley G. Rockson provided me with clear explanations about the status of my heart and the reason why he was providing me with the device mentioned above.
Awesome.
Dr. Rockson is very caring and nice. He always spend time to listen to my concern and provide necessary treatment options. He always patiently explains everything in the words/language that I would understands. He is the best doctor!!!
An excellent discussion with Dr. Rockson.
Dr. Rockson is very professional and sympathetic to your circumstances. I have and will recommend Dr. Rockson to others.
Terrific doctor & care.
DR.ROCKSON IS TREATNG ME SINCE 1997 AT THS HOSP.I CAN NOT GET A BETTER CARE PROVDER
Everyone seemed to go "above & beyond."
rockson is the best: highly competent, careful, clear, caring
Dr. Rockson is very professional yet very warm and friendly. He answers all my questions and makes me feel as if I am the only patient in the clinic. He never seems rushed. He is very thorough.
Dr. Rockson is terrific - - - competent, personable and caring.
not sufficient experience with provider to recommend other than by his reputation
Incredibly impressive physician.
I am completing this in regards to the infusionclinic I just remebered that I had an appointment with Dr Rockson earlier that day
Dr. Rockson was very thorough concerned and engaged. Spent a great deal of time discussing my case. He was well prepared with a thorough knowledge of my medical history.
Dr. Rockson gave me very good feedback on my condition with a plan to move forward, so grateful .
Dr. Rocksin assured my wife and I his goal was to get to the bottom of my condition, which is a case study in strange at the moment. He upholds the hype that precedes him without any doubt.
Dr. Rockson was excellent, both in his knowledge, help and understanding.
Dr. Rockson was an amazing man! He showed much interest in my concerns. He was very friendly and he made the appointment a pleasant experience.
good experience
Dr. Rockson is the best!
Dr. Rockson is so caring & friendly. I appreciate how he takes his time to answer all my questions and concerns. He is a world expert on lymphedema, yet down to earth & approachable.
Dr. Rockson is kind, attentive, brilliant and the best doctor anyone can have.
Dr. Rockson is ideal: learned; listens; compasionate; very careful; generous with time; clear
Dr Rockson is an amazing doctor. He pretty much saved my life through his medication treatment plan.
I am very pleased with the excellent care provided by Dr. Stanley Rockson, my cardiologist, at Stanford.
I have a lot of confidence in Doctor Stanley G. Rockson. I live in Southern California however my husband and myself are treated by him.
Very good.
Dr Rockson is compassionate and shares his knowledge in ways that I understand. He has an open, loving and calming demeanor.
My wife & I are very glad to have Dr. Rockson as our doctor.
Dr. Rockson is a wonderful doctor & we are appreciated of his service.
Other than the wait time for the appointment, Dr. Rockson and the staff were all excellent.
Dr. Rockson is a great doctor, very caring, he explained everything very clearly and answered all my questions
Dr. Rockson is exemplary: has it all: learned, clear, thoughtful, patient. Give him a bonus.
Very good that is why I am his patient since 1996. Could not find a better cardiologist.
Good.
Outstanding skills & patient care.
Very informative and insightful discussion of my care with follow up schedule to determine source of action not lymphedema!!!
Very good.
Dr. Rockson is always caring and nice. I trust his professional experience and knowledge and his advice.
I trust Dr Rockson with my life.
Very good experience.
Dr. Rockson diagnosed my condition when no one else could & talked about studies myself & my daughter can be a part of. He was very very nice as was everyone I met.
Dr. Rockson, was extremely polite and nice, but he didn't always listen to what I had to say.
Dr. Rockson always listen to everything I have to say. He always explain everything in detail for me to understand. He really cares for his patients. He is the best!!!
It is quite obvious that Dr. Rockson and his staff are very dedicated to their profession and specific line of work.
Dr. Rockson was wonderful!
Dr. Rockson recommended that I get a 2nd opinion from another orthopedist which turned out to be crucial to my future treatment & health. I am very grateful.
Dr. Rockson is the best!
I've been w/Dr. Rockson for years. I have utmost confidence in him & believe he cares about my health & survival.
Dr. Stanley Ruckson gave me hope & encouraged me. He is so very knowledgeable in his field.
Excellent visit and the doctor demonstrated a real concern and attention to solving a difficult diagnosis.
Dr. Rockson was clear, concise, and kind. He was able to educate me on my health problem. After Dr. Rockson explained the medical problems, he then explained the diagnostic tests he was ordering and that the results of the tests will drive my treatment plan. He answered all of my questions and my husband's questions. It was refreshing to speak to a doctor that listened and was patient with me. Dr. Rockson took the time to make sure I was given the "MyHealth" account set-up information and encourage me to contact him through "messages" because it is the fastest way for him to communicate with me. I am grateful for the amount of compassion and respect he gave me and my husband.
I have already referred Dr Rockson to an out of state friend. Truly was grateful for his compassion,empathy and his knowledge .
Exceptional physician & staff that we've (both my wife and I) have enjoyed for at least 14 years, we are both very fortunate to have Dr. Rockson as our cardiologist!!
Dr. Rockson is a cut above all other doctors that I have ever met. He is what all doctors should be.
Dr. Rockson is an incredibly patient, kind and compassionate man! He took a great deal of time with me and was very interested to get to the bottom of my issues. He showed much professionalism & concern and was very thorough!
Rockson is the best. Deep knowledgeable; professional; patient; superb communicator; cares!
Dr. Rockson and his staff are excellent.
Dr. Rockson has it all: competence, listener; advisor; patient; generous with time.
The physicians was EXCELLENT also!!! Very caring, knowledgeable, and someone I would feel very comfortable going to again or recommending to anyone else! REALLY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE!!!
He spend enough time. To listen me. Didn't rush
Dr. Rockson has the reputation of being the best in this and at at least three surrounding states in his facility. I was there, are delighted to be seen by him for my problem.
Dr. Rockson spent quite a while with me explaining the diagnosis and follow up care which I really appreciated.
Dr. Rockson and his staff have always been and continue to be excellent provider.
There is a reason/s I come from Las Vegas for care. Dr. Rockson beyond compare an extremely COMPETENT and CARING physician. He is the reason I am alive!
So much time spent exchanging information and providing me with clear explanation about my problems and how to address them!
I have been seeing Dr. Rockson for 15 years and he is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. Always willing to listen and help.
Dr. Rockson, Leslie & Kate are just an outstanding team. I feel so confident I am getting the best care - they are truly wonderful in all aspects.
Dr. Rockson is a well informed and informative doctor. I look forward to my yearly visits with him
Dr. Rockson was awesome. He really LISTENED and cared about my issues.
Very good always.
Rockson is very knowledgeable, professional, caring.
He couldn't help me is what he said - my case was not severe enough and he deals with more severe cases.
Great bedside manner, good listeners.
Very good experience.
I value Dr Rockson's opinion so went to him as a non-surgical 'opinion'. He is clearly an expert in the area of lymphedema and appreciate his interest in my case given his busy schedule.
Dr. Rockson was very nice, wish we could have spent more time discussing my case.
I would see Dr. Rockson again without question. He is a wonderful practitioner. I wish I lived closer to Palo Alto to have him as my physician.
Awesome, thorough, knowledgeable care and advocacy. Thank you!!
Dr. Rockson really cares for his patients and really a very good human being.
Superb/very professional and learned.
Very good!
Dr. Rockson was excellent, very knowledgeable. Very compassionate & warm hearted.
Dr. Rockson does an outstanding job!
Dr. Rockson makes me feel important in my own treatment.
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