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Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD

Accepting New Patients

(77 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Virginia School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), esophagus problems, swallowing problems (dysphagia), and more.

120 E Carver Street
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 470-1000

Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD is a gastroenterologist in Raleigh, NC specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD is affiliated with Duke Health, DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC and PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

10207 Cerny Street
Raleigh, NC 27617

Address:

120 E Carver Street
Durham, NC 27704

Address:

40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

Some issues Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	39
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	52
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	16
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	182
doctor visit	96
gastrointestinal procedures	269
hospital care	23
injections	14
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	268
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	182

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	17
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	47
gastrointestinal procedures	174
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	173
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	13
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	458
doctor visit	188
emergency care	10
gastrointestinal procedures	603
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
minimally invasive procedures	627
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	458

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Raleigh, NC were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	110
emergency care	10
gastrointestinal procedures	276
hospital care	59
injections	14
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	282
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	205

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	5
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2012. She completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. She has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2015)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, 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., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD accepts 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.

Duke Basic

Ambetter

Experience Health

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Healthy Blue

All Savers Fully Insured

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Duke Select

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Iris Lillian Vance, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.

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Biography

Dr. Iris Vance's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Vance is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. She graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine.