Elizabeth Wanja
Experienced in Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy
Experienced in Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy
3475 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 

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 Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. 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.

Graduate Institution
Duke University, 2017
Residency
Ophthalmology, Howard University (Washington DC)
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Fellowships
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), Cincinnati Eye Institute (Ohio), Global Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine (California)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medical Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Aesthetic Center
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.

Facial Paralysis

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.


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3475 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (1.0 miles away)
Experience:
31+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Durham, NC 
 (3.3 miles away)
Experience:
15+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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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 Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Facial Paralysis.

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