Welcome to the
Lipedema Society®
Advancing standards, education and access to care for lipedema and fat disorders..
Collaborative
Clinical Excellence
At the Lipedema Society, we prioritize the collaboration of healthcare professionals across specialties to establish and disseminate clinical standards and guidelines that enhance the diagnosis and treatment of lipedema and fat disorders.
In developing these standards and guidelines, we give preference to the highest quality available medical evidence, while integrating the collective clinical expertise of experienced lipedema specialists.
Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that the latest evidence and medical practices are shared and implemented effectively, fostering a community dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Join the Leaders Developing Lipedema Guidelines in the USA
Empowering Healthcare Professionals Together
At the Lipedema Society, we are committed to enhancing the understanding and treatment of lipedema. Our collaborative society connects surgeons, physicians, HCPs and researchers fostering a community dedicated to sharing best practices and advancing medical standards, education and advocacy.
By joining the Lipedema Society, you gain access to a wealth of resources, including educational forums and tools, future guidelines and treatment protocols in development and networking and learning opportunities with leading experts. Together, we can have a positive impact on patient outcomes for those living with lipedema and fat disorders.
Become part of a pioneering medical community that prioritizes guidelines, standards, evidence and education. Your expertise can help shape the future of lipedema care and improve patient lives.
Professional membership is open to physicians, surgeons, allied healthcare providers, researchers and scientists in North America and from around the globe (proof of professional standing and licensure is required).
About Us
Our Vision, Mission, Values and Approach
Originally founded in 2015, the Lipedema Society was created to provide a network for the few clinicians and surgeons who were diagnosing and treating lipedema patients at that time, and provide a professional medical community to share best practices for patient care. While we have made significant progress in the global lipedema community since then, much remains to be done.
Following a strategic evolution in 2024, we are now architecting the future of the specialty where healthcare providers have a robust framework for diagnosing and treating lipedema and fat disorders with clinical rigor. We are forging a path for the next generation of specialists through comprehensive clinical guidance and certification programs to improve patient care.
Today the Lipedema Society is a U.S.A national nonprofit public-benefit corporation and a 501(c)(3) public charity, governed by a multidisciplinary board of physicians and healthcare professionals. We are unifying health care providers to advance standards, education and access to care for patients with lipedema and fat disorders.
Our Mission is to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of lipedema and fat disorders by turning evidence, research, and frontline clinical experience into publicly available clinical guidance, standards, medical education, and certification programs. Our long-term Vision is to integrate lipedema education into medical school curricula.
We collaborate with academic and aligned partners on research, awareness and education initiatives to inform patients, clinicians, insurers, and policymakers. We support earlier diagnosis, consistent high-quality care, and access to medically necessary treatment, helping patients receive the right care, at the right time, from qualified experts.
David Amron, MD
Founder, Lipedema Society
Dr. David Amron pioneered lipedema surgical techniques in the United States and with 25+ years of experience completing successful and safe lipedema liposuction reduction surgeries, he is a leading authority in the field.
Dr. Amron is a board-certified Dermatologic Surgeon, the Medical Director and Founder of The Roxbury Institute and the Advanced Lipedema Treatment Program. He is the Founder of the Lipedema Society and the current Chair of the Board.
Lipedema Society Board of Directors
The Lipedema Society Board of Directors is a multidisciplinary council of pioneers defining the next era of lipedema management. Integrating elite surgical techniques, clinical innovation, and strategic advocacy, this Board is actively architecting the national frameworks that transition frontline clinical experience and emerging evidence into unified benchmarks for excellence.
Dr. David Amron, Founder and Chair, Founding Trustee
Dr. Karen Herbst, President, Founding Trustee
Dr. José Aleman, Director
Dr. Scott Benzuly, Director
Christina Edwards, Director
Dr. Ellen Derrick, Director, Founding Trustee
Randy Farber, Treasurer/Secretary, ex officio, non-voting member
Sheri Fitzpatrick-Poulain, Founding CEO, ex officio, non-voting member
Mitchel Fuerst, Director
Dr. Karol Gutowski, Director
Dr. Michael Schwartz, Director, Founding Trustee
Dr. Boris Volshteyn, Director, Founding Trustee
Dr. Tom Wright, Director, Founding Trustee
The contributions from our Founding Trustees are instrumental in establishing the foundation of the Lipedema Society. We are extremely grateful for their support and leadership.
Professional Membership
Architecting the future of lipedema care.
Open to surgeons, physicians, allied healthcare providers, researchers and scientists. We invite you to join the community shaping the future of lipedema and fat disorder care.
By joining the Lipedema Society, you secure your seat at the table where the future of our specialty is being written, patient outcomes are improved, and the standard of care for lipedema is elevated.
Your Invitation to Lead.
Your Invitation to Learn.
Your Invitation to Elevate.
Join an elite cohort of specialists redefining the national medical and surgical benchmarks for lipedema care.
Lend your expert voice to publications, Lipedema Society Grand Rounds and discuss complex cases with peers. Eligible to apply for Lipedema Society Committees and working groups (no guarantee of appointment) and access to future Lipedema Society branded social tool kits for patient and HCP education, awareness and advocacy (non-promotional). Gain access to society member discounts, and future "find a provider directories".
By joining the Lipedema Society you help propel lipedema treatment into the mainstream of medical necessity, advancing the standards, education, and access our patients deserve.
Annual Professional Dues (USD):
- Surgeon: $1200
- Physician (non-surgeon): $550
- Allied HCP/Researcher: $250
Lipedema Leadership Circle
Looking for a deeper leadership role within the Lipedema Society?
For physicians and surgeons who wish to take a seat at the forefront of the movement, we invite you to apply for the Lipedema Society Leadership Circle. This select group of experts is dedicated to accelerating disease recognition, advancing medical education and clinical protocols, and championing multidisciplinary treatment on a global scale.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Selection Committee. As a cornerstone of our Society, Leadership Circle members sustain our most critical initiatives through a heightened level of annual philanthropic support, in addition to their professional dues. This investment ensures the Society has the resources to drive the systemic change you lead.
Additional benefits include:
- Invitation to annual Lipedema Society Leadership Circle Roundtable
- Opportunity to inform priorities for education, awareness, and system-level advocacy
- Educational campaign input and co-creation opportunities as clinical leaders building national health initiatives
- Eligibility for Lipedema Society Annual Leadership Awards
- VIP seating and two tickets to the Lipedema Society Fundraising Gala
- Public recognition (with consent) on Lipedema Society website, annual report, campaign and/or project acknowledgments where appropriate
We invite you to learn more about joining the Lipedema Society Leadership Circle.
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Interesting reads from the medical literature.
NIH > National Library of Medicine National Centre for Biotechnology Information
Vyas A, Adnan G. Lipedema. [Updated 2022 Sep 27]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan.
Canadian Journal of Health Technologies
A CADTH Publication
Vol. 2 No. 8 (2022)
Published August 10, 2022
Khai Tran, Jennifer Horton Liposuction for Lipedema: 2022 Update
Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease
Herbst KL, Kahn LA, Iker E, et al. Standard of care for lipedema in the United States. Phlebology. 2021;36(10):779-796.
Neutraceuticals 2022
Published October 3, 2022
Cannataro, R.; Cione, E. Nutritional Supplements and Lipedema: Scientific and Rational Use. Nutraceuticals 2022, 2, 270-277.
Obesity
A Research Journal
The Obesity Society
Volume 27 Issue 10
October 2019
Buso, G., Depairon, M., Tomson, D., Raffoul, W., Vettor, R. and Mazzolai, L. (2019), Lipedema: A Call to Action!. Obesity, 27: 1567-1576.
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy
Volume 2022:15
Published August 22, 2022
Jeziorek M, Szuba A, Kujawa K, Regulska-Ilow B.
The Effect of a Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet versus Moderate-Carbohydrate and Fat Diet on Body Composition in Patients with Lipedema.
Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2022;15:2545-2561
Quality of Life Research 2022
Published 16 August 2022
Clarke, C., Kirby, J.N., Smidt, T. et al. Stages of lipoedema: experiences of physical and mental health and health care. Qual Life Res (2022).