Dr. Elizabeth Wanja
Overview
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 is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Ptosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wanja has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Brian Jewett is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jewett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, and Nasal Septal Hematoma. Dr. Jewett is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Aesthetic Center
My interest in becoming a doctor can be traced to elementary school when every kid is asked what they want to be when they grow up. Surgery became a clear career decision because it provided instant results and changes in my patients' condition. To this day, I still get excited about going to the operating room and being able to immediately affect the lives of my patients. I specifically enjoy reconstructive surgery and hope to help people who suffer from congenital disorders, cancer, and trauma. My clinical interests include complex oncologic microsurgical reconstruction from head to toe. Additionally, I am interested in both dynamic and static facial reanimation procedures for adult and pediatric patients. In my free time, I enjoy spending time and traveling with friends and family. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
I joined Duke Health as a facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist in August of 2016. My practice is concentrated on both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the head and neck. I have a strong passion in international humanitarian aid in the form of reconstructive surgery. I have traveled to Kenya, Bangladesh and Mexico to provide general medical and surgical care, with a particular focus on cleft lip and palate surgery. I am originally from North Carolina, but completed my residency training in Virginia and fellowship training in Oregon. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking and photography. I am deeply committed to providing excellent care, partnering with patients to apply surgical expertise that results in a natural appearance and improved quality of life. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Facial Paralysis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ChalazionDr. Wanja isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- EntropionDr. Wanja isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Wanja isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Wanja isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- MeibomianitisDr. Wanja isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- PtosisDr. Wanja isAdvanced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Wanja isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Wanja isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- BlepharitisDr. Wanja isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Wanja isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- ChemosisDr. Wanja isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- DacryoadenitisDr. Wanja isExperienced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.