Testimonials
Cynthia C. , Pasadena, CA
Martha S.
As a fellow professional, I am happy to report that I have had superb treatment from this lovely physician who specializes in the treatment of lymphatic disorders. Most often found in one or two of the four extremities, lymphedema can be devastating for people who suffer from it and can become an incurable disability. Dr Iker can inform you thoroughly and graciously everything you didn’t know about this physical dilemma which can cause intense and immeasurable suffering. Not only is she informative, but she is a talented and sensitive physician who understands and implements every modern strategy to control, decrease and remedy your pain and suffering.
My experience in this office has been extremely helpful to my chronic dilemma of lower extremity lymphatic disease secondary to surgical removal of a lymph node years ago. Having applied usual and customary care for such a problem myself, I only recently had a complication where I found it to be beyond my expertise to try to contain this myself. Consequently I revisited Dr. Iker who I had seen years ago at which time she had taught me how to attend to my symptoms as a routine part of my own personal health care. When I returned, just this fall, I was met with such warm and friendly office staff, new modern technology and the comfort of Dr. Iker herself whose breadth of knowledge and hands-on physical therapy gave me tremendous relief. It is with great admiration and appreciation I would highly recommend Dr. Iker to anyone suffering with this uncomfortable physical abnormality.
D. Aaron, Playa Vista, CA
It is such a pleasure to have Dr. Emily Iker as my lymphedema specialist. For years and years I’ve had the chronic condition. It was not until I became her patient, this year, that I actually experienced increased mobility, less pain, and a noticeable decrease in swelling of the affected areas. It means so much to be able to perform daily activities that I struggled thru prior to being treated by Dr. Iker and her wonderful staff. I only wish I could have been in her care at the onset of my diagnosis.
Carol, West Los Angeles, CA
I had 16 lymph nodes removed. After chemo, I needed seven weeks of radiation. At week 5 the pain was unbearable. I went to one lymph therapist and got no relief. My Doctor suggested Dr. Iker. After one treatment, I immediately felt less pain and my entire body was relaxed. For the first time since surgery I was able to sleep through the night.
Dr. Iker is a delight to meet and excellent in her profession. We are lucky she is practicing in Santa Monica.
Lisa W, Austin, TX
Dr. Iker is tops in my book. Exceptionally knowedgeable (she is one of the few true experts in California and been taching, educating, and dealing w. lymphedema on an international scale for years – check out the bio on her website www.LymphedemaCenter.com.
Numerous doctors who claimed to be “experts” had diagnosed me with lymphedema simply because my lower legs swelled — a frustrating diagnosis that I seriously doubted, because even a lay read on article on the web showed that I did not meet the criteria. Dr. Iker saw me, took one look at me, examined my record and my body, and immediately negated a finding of lymphedema – instead, she told me I have early stage “lipedema” (lipoedema, as it’s known in Europe).
Why is this important – getting a diagnosis from an expert? Ye gads — if you don’t have it, don’t live with it! Living with lymphedema means a lifetime of special precautions and worries that aren’t present with lipidema. (Mind you, Lipidema has its own problems and if unmanaged, can lead to lipo-lymphedema (e.g., BOTH diseases), but early stage can be managed, and Dr. Iker – bless her heart – gave me the right diagnosis at an early stage. I’ve since seen a lipedema expert who confirmed the diagnosis. I am so very grateful to Dr. Iker for setting me on the right track to manage lipidema before it worsens & trust her w. questions I have re the functioning of my lymph vessels).
She’s very down to earth – an honest straighforward doctor w a no-nonsense attitude (e.g., there’s a lot of education and self-management required for lymphedema, and she expects you to do it). If you’re looking for a babysitter, shes probably not the one. If you’re looking for answers and support re lymphedema, give her your trust and don’t settle for anyone else.
Like most doctors, she’s busy, but It’s far easier to get into the office and to talk w. her than with a large corporate office, and she gives you the time of day. She has only a small office staff, and insurance coverage is limited. But, I’d far rather trust her opinion than many other docs who claims to know the area — she[ does! In this area of medicine – one that has been neglected and misunderstoord in the US for years, she knows her stuff – to me, she is a five-star plus.
Enid Sobers, Brooklyn, NY
I was really having trouble finding help. I couldn’t get any treatment. By the beginning of the year it had gotten so bad that I could barely reach my back, or move my arm. In the beginning of the year, my niece told me about Doctor Iker. Well, after speaking with her, we decided to move to Los Angeles for treatment. I don’t know what I would have done without her. The treatments have been amazing. Since then, my Lymphoma has improved considerably. I can easily now wash my back and have regained strength in my arm. I don’t know what I’d do had I not met Dr. Iker.
I definitely recommend Dr. Iker to anyone who is suffering from Lymphedema – and to anyone who can’t find sufficient treatment.
There are two people I thank all the time. I thank my niece for introducing me to Dr. Iker; and I thank Dr. Emily Iker for helping me!
P.M. – Fresno, CA
I started treatments with Dr. Iker in July, and have seen remarkable progress since then. I have had lymphedema for 15 years, and have been to at least 10 doctors, and have never had it diagnosed correctly. I have been told it was tendonitis, rheumatoid