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Ellen Byars, WHNP-BC
Instructor
UNC Health Provider
UNC Health providers are employed by an organization within UNC Health.
Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cancer
4.93 out of 5
(919) 784-3100
4.93 out of 5
Accepting New Patients
Location Information
UNC REX Hospital
On Public Transportation, Handicap Accessible
4420 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
US
On Public Transportation, Handicap AccessiblePhone:
(919) 784-3100
Hours
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
About the Provider
Specialties
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Cancer
Subspecialties
- Gynecologic Oncology
Provider Details
Type: Clinician, Advanced Practice Provider
Gender: Female
About Ellen Byars, WHNP-BC
I am a womens health clinician who specializes in gynecology (GYN) oncology, survivorship care and lower genital tract dysplasia. I began my nursing career caring for women in the postpartum period and have been hooked on taking care of women and their families ever since. My passion for womens health eventually led me to pursue my advanced practice degree as a Womens Health Nurse Practitioner. In my practice, I care for women with GYN cancer,...
I am a womens health clinician who specializes in gynecology (GYN) oncology, survivorship care and lower genital tract dysplasia. I began my nursing career caring for women in the postpartum period and have been hooked on taking care of women and their families ever since. My passion for womens health eventually led me to pursue my advanced practice degree as a Womens Health Nurse Practitioner. In my practice, I care for women with GYN cancer, lower genital tract dysplasia and benign GYN related problems. I believe it is a privilege to support and empower women during some of the most difficult and challenging times in their lives. I strive to create a trusting collaborative relationship with women and their families. I look for opportunities to promote not only the physical health of my patients but also their mental health and emotional wellbeing. When Im not working, I enjoy doing yoga, Orange Theory workouts and spending time being present with friends and family (1 husband, 2 kids and a gerbil).
UNC Health Affiliations
- UNC REX Healthcare
- UNC Hospitals
Languages
- English
Bachelor of Science
- Duke University, 2011
- Area: Nursing
Master of Science
- Duke University, 2018
- Area: Nursing-Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Honors: Sigma Theta Tau, Bonnie Jones Friedman Humanitarian Award
Bachelor of Arts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2001
Certifications
- Nursing-Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified
Colposcopy, Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP), endometrial, vulvar and vaginal biopsy
Gynecology (GYN) oncology, survivorship care, lower genital tract dysplasia, human papillomavirus (HPV), sexual health, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, smoking cessation, mental health and caring for underserved populations
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Commercial Plans (Other than Aetna Whole Health)
- Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans (Other than Aetna Prime HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina Medicaid
- BCBSNC Commercial Plans
- North Carolina State Employees Health Benefit Plan (Active employees)
- BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance
- BCBSNC Medicare Advantage (Other than Experience Health)
- Healthy Blue Medicaid
- Carolina Complete Health Medicaid (Centene)
- Cigna Commercial Plans (Other than Cigna Connect)
- Cigna Secure Medicare Advantage
- Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only)
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Humana Medicare Private Fee-for-Service
- North Carolina State Employee Health Benefit Plan (Medicare Advantage for retirees)
- Liberty Advantage Medicare Advantage
- MedCost PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Commercial Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Exchange (ACA) Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Medicaid
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- WellCare of North Carolina Medicaid
* Coverage for certain behavioral health, Medicare and commercial plans as well as TriCare varies across UNC Health entities. Please call prior to your visit to determine coverage.
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