Dr. Mays Dairi
Overview
I am an ophthalmologist specializing in both pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology. My expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of various types of neurological conditions affecting the eyes of both adults and children. My clinical interests include pediatric and adult nystagmus, strabismus, brain tumors, autoimmune demyelinating diseases, spina bifida, craniosynostoses, hydrocephalus, neonatal hypoxic ischemic injury, spina bifida, cortical visual impairment, papilledema, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) and all optic neuropathies. The large majority of my patients are children with/or at risk for neurologic disease or adults with developmental delay. My clinic visits often include ancillary testing such as visual fields and optical coherence tomography, which help me assess if there is a risk for vision loss. I like to try to avoid invasive testing and procedures or testing that requires anesthesia or sedation when possible. In my pediatric clinic, I like to collect and use old fashioned mechanical toys to test eye movements, which younger children usually enjoy. I will often have small prizes for younger (and older) children at the end of the visit.
Dr. Dairi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Strabismus, and Trabeculectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 81 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Neurofibromatosis.
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- 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
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Dairi 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.
Duke Children's Health Center Hematology/Oncology Clinic
I’m a pediatric hematologist and oncologist that treats children with cancer and non-malignant blood problems. Additionally, I work in the neurofibromatosis clinic where I collaborate with other outstanding care providers throughout Duke to care for patients with neurofibromatosis and related disorders. I strive to utilize the resources of the Duke system to improve the health of my patients. Working with kids is very inspiring. I love the way that they handle adversity with such courage. Their energy and hope really carries me through the day. When I meet a child and their family for the first time, I try to identify the key problems that are affecting their life and preventing them from doing things that are important to them. My goal is to make their life as normal as possible. Outside of work, I enjoy coaching youth soccer, playing ultimate frisbee, and spending time with my wife and our three kids. Dr. Vanmater is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), RASopathies, and Burkitt Lymphoma.
Timothy Gershon is a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gershon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis.
Kristina Hardy is a Psychiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hardy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Anorexia, and Anemia.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- PapilledemaDr. Dairi isElite. Learn about Papilledema.
- Distinguished
- Brown SyndromeDr. Dairi isDistinguished. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Dairi isDistinguished. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Dairi isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- StrabismusDr. Dairi isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- GlaucomaDr. Dairi isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Dairi isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Dairi isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Dairi isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Dairi isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Tolosa Hunt SyndromeDr. Dairi isAdvanced. Learn about Tolosa Hunt Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Dairi isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- EsotropiaDr. Dairi isExperienced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Dairi isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Dairi isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Dairi isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).