Dr. Julie A. Ann Woodward

I specialize in treating patients with drooping eyelids, under-eye bags, and various eyelid concerns, including the removal of lumps, bumps, and even cancerous lesions around the eyes. My work also includes reconstructive procedures and addressing issues with the eye’s tear drainage system. Beyond medical care, I believe everyone deserves to look and feel like their best self. That’s why I offer cosmetic procedures such as upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty (for under-eye bags) and eyebrow lifts. Outside of work, I love diving into new languages, getting creative with mini art projects around the house, and challenging myself with baking recipes inspired by The Great British Bake Off. Dr. Wanja-Mathenge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Bump. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.

As an oculoplastic surgeon, I am an ophthalmologist trained specifically in the management of eyelid, eye socket and tear duct disease. This includes droopy eyelids, lumps and bumps around the eyelids, skin cancers, and orbital tumors, among other conditions. Oculoplastic surgeons bring a unique perspective to eyelid and orbital surgery, as we are trained first as eye experts before specializing in the area around the eyes. Although oculoplastics is a surgical field, I prioritize the desires and symptoms of each of my patients, and strongly consider the risk to benefit ratio of a potential surgery. I am not in a rush to operate without a compelling reason. I moved to Durham from the northeast and have thoroughly enjoyed living here. I enjoy playing tennis, eating at local restaurants, and exploring the mountains of western Carolina with my family. Dr. Liss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Bump. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Eyelid Bump.

My clinical interests include surgical repair of eyelid malpositions (dermatochalasis, ptosis, entropion, ectropion, etc.), eyelid tumor management, eyelid and eyebrow reconstructions following Mohs surgery, brow and forehead lifts, reconstruction after eyelid injuries, evaluation and management of lacrimal drainage dysfunction, and treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm with neuromodulators. I have a particular interest in surgical and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation techniques, including botulinum toxins, fillers, and energy-based skin therapies. I first came to North Carolina from Pennsylvania in 1989 for my undergraduate education have lived and practiced here ever since. My husband, also an ophthalmologist, and I love taking advantage of the beautiful North Carolina weather and have a lake house that we enjoy sharing with friends and family. Dr. Fowler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Bump. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Eyelid Bump.