Overview
Julie Woodward, MD is the chief of oculofacial surgery at Duke, She specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and orbit as well as the cosmetic laser surgery of the skin. Dr. Woodward has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and several textbooks on cosmetic lasers, injectable fillers, neuromodulators, and benign essential blepharospasm. She speaks frequently at both national and international meetings. In addition, she serves on the editorial board of two aesthetic journals and is the first female oculofacial surgeon to be featured on the cover of the Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine. Dr. Woodward is a passionate artist and works with a variety of mediums. Her work as a cosmetic surgeon is an extension of her great love of art.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Ophthalmology
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2021 - Present
Ophthalmology, Oculofacial Surgery,
Ophthalmology
Chief, Oculoplastics Ophthalmology
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2000 - Present
Ophthalmology, Oculofacial Surgery,
Ophthalmology
Professor in Dermatology
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2020 - Present
Dermatology,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Role of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in Advanced T3 or T4 Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia: A Review of the Current Literature
Journal Article Current Ophthalmology Reports · December 1, 2025 Purpose of Review: To report on the use of chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced T3 or T4 ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). Recent Findings: Surgical excision has traditionally been the mainstay of treatment for ocular surface squamous neopla ... Full text CiteA Rare Case of Solitary Fibrous Tumor Involving the Nasolacrimal Duct System in a 12-Year-Old Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Journal Article Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · May 2025 The authors report the youngest case of solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) with extensive involvement of the nasolacrimal duct system and discuss current literature regarding this tumor type. A 12-year-old female presented with a 6-month history of an enlarging ... Full text Link to item CiteRelative exophthalmos in facial nerve palsy.
Journal Article Can J Ophthalmol · April 14, 2025 OBJECTIVE: While ocular manifestations of facial nerve palsy, such as lagophthalmos are well known, there is limited knowledge on whether CN 7 palsy impacts globe positioning and its implications on symptoms and management. We hypothesize that CN 7 palsy i ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Facial and Body Cosmetic Surgery
ConferencePrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery · 2016 - 2017An Anatomical Analysis of the Supratrochlear Vessel and Considerations in Facial Filler Injections
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International · 2015 - 2017View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Texas Medical School, Houston ·
1993
M.D.