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Emily Iker, MD

Physiatrist

Gender: Female
Age: 77 years
Experience: 34 years
Languages: English

About Emily Iker, MD

Emily Iker, M.D., is a director of the Lymphedema Center in Santa Monica for over 2 decades.

She received a medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in 1981. Her surgical residency at Cabrini Medical Center in NY was interrupted with the onset of lymphedema.

She then continued her study in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the New York Medical College. After completing her residency as a chief resident, she moved to Los Angeles and eventually dedicated her practice to treatment of lymphatic disorders.

Dr. Iker is a clinician, diagnostician, researcher, lecturer and mentor. She received certification of lymphedema management by Professor Leduc in 1995. She is a co-author of Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide. Dr. Iker is a professional member of in the International Society of Lymphology, European Group of Lymphology, American College of Phlebology, Czech and Slovak lymphological societies and NLL.

As a Vice chairperson of the California chapter for LE&RN she organizes the annual 5K.

Run/Walk for Lymphedema in Santa Monica on June 23, 2019.

Education

Dr. Iker graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from St. George's University, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of California Los Angeles, and from New York Medical College. Emily Iker, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Emily Iker, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since February 17, 2006, and her NPI number is 1801861463.

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Insurance

Dr. Emily Iker accepts the following insurance providers:

  • Anthem Blue Cross [Blue Cross of California]

  • Blue Shield of California [CA Physician's Service dba Blue Shield of CA]

  • Medicare

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Emily Iker, please call (310) 829-7472.

Physiatrist

Dr. Emily Iker is a Physiatrist in Santa Monica, CA with special training and skill in treating medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. As a Physiatrist, Emily Iker, MD performs diagnostic imaging, testing, assessment, and treatment of disorders and injuries related to chronic joint pain, spinal injury, athletic injury, congenital birth defect, traumatic injury, and age-related pain conditions. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses related to muscle, joint spine, nerve, bone, and neurological disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Physiatrists include spinal cord injury, pulled and torn muscles, nerve disorders, fibromyalgia, athletic injury, chronic joint and muscle pain, arthritis, and other disorders affecting the body's muscles, joints, and nerves. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physiatrists include CT, x-ray, and MRI imaging, nerve conduction testing, spinal injections, prolotherapy, nerve and muscle biopsy, acupuncture, fitting of prosthetics and orthotics, impairment assessment, patient and parent education, and ultrasound guided corrective procedures.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Physiatrists in Santa Monica, CA

Lymphologist

Dr. Emily Iker is a Lymphologist in Santa Monica, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphs, nodes, and vessels.. As a Lymphologist, Emily Iker, MD performs diagnostic and treatment procedures for lymphatic disorders. Lymphology is the study of the mechanisms, pathology, and functions of the lymphs, including their nodes and vessels. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Lymphologists include lymphedema, lymphadenitis, lymphangitis, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and lymphocytosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Lymphologists include medical history review, physical exam, ultrasound, lymphography, lymphoscintigraphy, manual lymphatic drainage, compression stocking, botanical, and pharmaceutical prescriptions, lymphovenous bypass, chemotherapy, and lymph node transfer.

Lymphologists in Santa Monica, CA
  • Leg Edema (Leg Swelling)
  • Leg Pain
  • Lymphatic System Disorder
  • Spider Veins
  • Varicose Veins
  • Lipedema Diagnosis
  • Lipedema Management
  • Lymphedema Treatment
  • St. George's University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD)

    St. George's University

  • University of California Los Angeles

    Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSK)

    University of California Los Angeles

  • New York Medical College

    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    New York Medical College

  • Anthem Blue Cross [Blue Cross of California]

  • Blue Shield of California [CA Physician's Service dba Blue Shield of CA]

  • Medicare


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Emily Iker, MD

Emily Iker, MD
Physiatrist

Lymphedema Center in Santa Monica
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 620E
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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