Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD is an otolaryngologist in Durham, NC specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.
20 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
2400 Pratt Street
Durham, NC 27710
3475 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.
There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.
Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:
Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.
Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.
Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:
Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Durham, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.
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Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2014)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Healthy Blue, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 232 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett T. Phillips, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,241
AlloDerm $1,234 |
NATRELLE $530 |
STRATTICE $371 |
OZURDEX $106 |
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$1,699
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $1,496 |
STRATTICE $137 |
Revolve $67 |
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$1,328
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $1,192 |
AlloDerm $113 |
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$515
SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $515 |
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$267
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$1,796
Phasix Mesh $229 |
AEROFORM TISSUE EXPANDER SYSTEM $224 |
Restrata Wound Matrix $175 |
HEMOBLAST Bellows $132 |
Exparel $125 |
Other $911 |
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Dr. Brett Phillips is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Phillips include breast augmentation, cancer, and facial paralysis. Dr. Phillips usually honors Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Phillips obtained his medical school training at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and performed his residency at Duke University Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. His practice in Durham, NC is open to new patients as reported by Duke Health.
