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Lori Lilley, MD, FACS

Lori Lilley, MD, FACS

Breast Surgery, General Surgery

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Locations

Breast Surgery - North Raleigh

WakeMed North Hospital Physicians Office Pavilion
10010 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 013
Raleigh , NC 27614

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Breast Surgery - North Raleigh

General Surgery - Cary

210 Ashville Avenue
Suite 225
Cary , NC 27518

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Monday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
General Surgery - Cary

General Surgery - North Raleigh

WakeMed North Hospital Physicians Office Pavilion
10010 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 013
Raleigh , NC 27614

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
General Surgery - North Raleigh

Breast Surgery - Cary

210 Ashville Avenue
Suite 225
Cary , NC 27518

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Monday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:45am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
Breast Surgery - Cary

Breast Surgery & GYN Oncology

300 Ashville Avenue
Suite 301
Cary , NC 27518

Breast Surgery & GYN Oncology

About Me

Dr. Lori Lilley is board certified in general surgery and advanced trauma life support, and her clinical interest is breast surgery. She enjoys treating women of all ages. Dr. Lilley heads our Breast Services Program at WakeMed.

Education and Training

She received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and completed her internship in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and her residency in general surgery at UNC School of Medicine. She also received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Lilley is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at the UNC School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Nathan A. Womack Surgical Society, American Breast Disease Society, The American Society of Breast Surgeons, and The North Carolina Medical Society.

Breast Surgery

Dr. Lilley's special interests are breast abnormalities and surgery. She enjoys treating benign and malignant breast problems as well as people who have a family history of breast cancer and are at a high risk to develop it. Many of these problems of the breast require surgery, but some do not.

She is the lead physician in WakeMed's Breast Services Program, now offering same or next day appointments. The program is dedicated to offering coordinated care, prompt appointments and swift intervention.

Call 919-350-PINK (7465) for more information.

There are many types of breast cancer surgery, and Dr. Lilley uses her advanced skills and experience to help you decide which is best for you. The types differ in the amount of tissue that is removed with the tumor, and much of that will depend on what the tumor looks like and whether it appears to have spread. It also will depend, to large extent, on your personal feelings, so it's important that you approach your options for breast surgery and treatment in partnership with Dr. Lilley.

Here are breast cancer surgery treatment options:

  • Lumpectomy
  • Partial or Segmental Mastectomy or Quadrantectomy
  • Total Mastectomy
  • Modified Radical Mastectomy
  • Radical Mastectomy

Geriatrics

While many elderly patients need the same types of surgeries as other adults-gallbladder, stomach and bowel surgeries, most frequently-treating geriatric patients requires different skills and knowledge. Older patients often have other complications, such as pulmonary and cardiac (heart-related) issues, and their aging bodies may respond differently to medications. Other factors to consider when operating on geriatric patients include their ability to move around or take care of themselves after surgery.

Some of the more common types of surgeries on geriatric patients involve infections, malignancy or obstruction in the gastrointestinal or urinary tracts, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids, and fractures.

Dr. Lilley understands that the process of aging is different in each person, and she will tailor your treatment and surgical options to your body and your needs.

Education

Undergraduate:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Internship:
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Medical School:
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Surgery, American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(230 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

118 Reviews

01/30/2024

The entire care team was out standing. Thank you all so much

01/29/2024

I always feel good when leaving her office.

01/29/2024

Communication between staff, all disciplines.

01/26/2024

Dr Lilley is very caring and listens to all my questions

01/25/2024

Just awesome

01/23/2024

Dr Lilly is the best. She explains so that I can understand. She's very positive and engaging. She also cares about you personally. Her nurses are awesome. They too express and show sincere concern for you. Overall, I will not leave Dr. Lilly

01/22/2024

Dr. Lilley is always so compassionate and so great at remembering personal details.

01/21/2024

Calming and confident feeling after visit.

01/19/2024

Dr.Lilly made me feel real.good and.she didn't rush me with all of my questions!

01/19/2024

Dr. Lilley spent much time with me to get updates on my health as she has done in the past. I Love the way she cares for her patients. She does not rush or give you information and send you on your way. She takes the Time to Listen and give you a response and resources to your questions. She is an caring and amazing Dr.

01/18/2024

Dr. Lilly is very caring.

01/17/2024

Dr Lily is the best, she is never rushed and she and her staff are always very nice, friendly, and professional.

01/16/2024

Dr. Lilley has wonderful bedside manner. She was very calm and thoroughly explained the procedures to me as a [] yr old patient and my mother. We felt understood and comfortable with her diagnosis.

01/15/2024

Overall, DR Liley was the best . Made be feel like I was family

01/14/2024

My bar is set very high, so outstanding is exactly what I expected.

01/12/2024

Dr. Lilley's nurse Jennifer was also great. She has been very helpful and responsive thru MyChart communications as well as in my doctor's visit. Dr. Lilley is always great, too. She listens and shows lots of care.

01/11/2024

I absolutely adore Dr. Lilley. In a time where bedside manner doesn't seem to be as high of a priority, Dr. Lilley's kindness and concern for her patients is truly outstanding. She is an excellent surgeon and caring doctor. I am so thankful to have her on my care team.

01/11/2024

very professional & friendly

01/11/2024

They all were very friendly and helpful Dr lilley always makes sure you have a clear understanding

12/25/2023

I feel that Dr Lilley is very personable and makes feel very comfortable.

12/18/2023

Dr Lilley is an excellent doctor. She is very knowledgeable and caring

12/13/2023

Dr. Lilley

11/21/2023

Excellent care by all staff.

11/21/2023

Dr. Lilley herself. She is so down to earth in her relationship with me. I am so grateful to be her patient. She makes me feel relaxed and safe.

11/18/2023

Dr. Lilley truly cares for her patient as seen in her interactions.

11/13/2023

Dr Lilley is always caring and thorough. I trust her totally to take great care of me. She is the best and I have never had a better doctor taking care of me.

11/10/2023

Dr. Lilley is an excellent doctor and she very knowledgeable in the area of breast cancer.

11/07/2023

Not only is Dr. Lilley professional she is also extremely personable and considerate of me and my overall well-being. She really works with you to help resolve your medical issues and keeps your best interest in consideration while doing so. When you explain your situation you know she is really listening and truly cares for her patients. I am so fortunate to have her as my doctor!

11/04/2023

The care and professionalism was outstanding.

10/30/2023

I've known Dr. Lilley a long time and her care is outstanding.

10/30/2023

Excellent medical care by an exceptionally prepared profession medical team.

10/26/2023

All of the staff members were warm and understanding.

10/17/2023

I drove two hours for my appointment because I trust Dr. Lilley. She is very knowledgeable, courteous and goes above sand beyond for her patients.

10/16/2023

The time and care from Dr. Liley and her staff .

10/13/2023

Everything

10/10/2023

Dr Lori

10/09/2023

Dr. Lilley is amazing. Her kindness matches her excellent skills and knowledge. Excellent surgeon. Lg

10/02/2023

Staff was great

10/02/2023

Timeliness- I was early for my appointment so I expected to have to wait but I was taken in within minutes of my arrival. The nurse was very caring and helpful and there was only a very short wait to see Dr Lilley.

09/28/2023

The ER nurses was amazing. Made me feel comfortable and explained things very well. The hospital and offices were very clean. Service was fast and waiting area was comfortable for family. Dr visit were on time.

09/26/2023

Explaining my results and concern about my treatments

09/25/2023

Dr. Lilley was outstanding. She was patient and listened to all of our concerns.

09/21/2023

Dr. Lilley took the time to explain the results of prior imagery that was taken at another facility

09/15/2023

Everything was excellent.

09/15/2023

Dr. Lilley was very thorough and detailed in her explanation for my care. I feel blessed to have been referred to her by Dr. [].

09/14/2023

The entire staffing team is great as well the doctor

09/13/2023

Dr. Lilley is outstanding! She is one of the most caring doctors I have ever had and I've had a lot! Not only is she caring, she's an excellent surgeon!

09/04/2023

Dr. Lilley makes you feel comfortable and really listens to my concerns/questions. Nurses, Alice and Jennifer are super caring and so was her assistant who took my vitals - sorry, I forgot her name. The two women at the front desk were very friendly.

08/28/2023

The whole process from registration to exam room to check out was efficient and timely.

08/28/2023

I love Dr. Lilley and her staff. Dr. Lilley is so professional, patient and knew how to resolve an issue that I was experiencing. Dr, Lilley has gained my trust and I will always remain in her care for the next five years or so. Dr. Lilley is very knowledgeable with a lot of experience. She takes her time to listen to any concerns you have and explains each situation with you thoroughly. I never seem rushed through my appointments. Also, I would recommend her to anyone that I know that may be experiencing health related issues with their breast.

08/27/2023

Dr. Lilley is an excellent surgeon and really listens to her patients. I think that she is an excellent surgeon. Would definitely want her if I ever need a cancer surgeon. [NAME]

08/24/2023

Dr Lilley is very caring and understanding if you have questions or concerns.

08/18/2023

This is second dr that I have seen in your group. Both were amazing in their knowledge and the check up process. Would definitely give names as great doctors

08/14/2023

Dr. Lilly is always very caring and compassionate!

08/12/2023

Dr. Lilley and Meredith were great

08/12/2023

The entire staff of Wake Med Surgery has always been professional and very interested in my progress from cancer both physically and emotionally. I have the utmost respect and trust in the Wake Med staff.

08/11/2023

Dr. Lilley and her team were very caring and explained the test results so I better understood what needs to be done.

08/09/2023

Dr. Lilley and all of her staff were outstanding and compassionate.

08/04/2023

The nurses in OR were awesome. They did their best to reduce my anxiety by administering my pain meds before taking me to the OR.

07/31/2023

Dr Lilley is a very caring person. The way she treated me was outstanding, show care and concern throughout the process. Thank you so very much, your team is outstanding.

07/30/2023

The friendliness and caring I experienced with everyone I encountered. Milledge(spelling?) Gave me pointers regarding my blood pressure procedures. Thank you to all.

07/28/2023

Dr. Lillely was fantastic. I feel that she has my best interest at heart. She has a holistic view of my system..she looks at labs and medicines to see how that may impact my breath health.

07/24/2023

I'm frequently reminded of the top-notch care, understanding, and surgical skills of Dr Lilley. I couldn't be more pleased. I trust her and her team implicitly!

07/24/2023

I just really feel the medical team really cares about my well being.

07/24/2023

My first time there was extremely good I feel very good about Dr Lilly and Staff

07/20/2023

Great visit!!

07/20/2023

Dr Lilley and the entire staff were absolutely incredible!

07/20/2023

Dr. Lilley is always outstanding in knowledge, understanding, care and compassion.

07/17/2023

The professionalism and empathy manifested in all staff and medical staff

07/17/2023

I have been seeing Dr. LILLEY for 19 years. She is the best!

07/15/2023

Dr Lilley is so caring show through on every visit

07/09/2023

Very good to me

07/03/2023

Dr. Lilley is outstanding in her care and explanation

07/03/2023

Dr. Lilley is exceptional in every aspect. It’s a comfort to have her on my care team.

06/26/2023

Dr. Lilley is one of the best doctors I have ever had. She is very intelligent, but also extremely kind and down to earth. I have known her for years and if I had to describe her in only one word, that word would be "warm."

06/18/2023

It was the most thorough medical exam I have ever had! Dr Lilly was kind, thorough and professional. She took so much time to listen to me and then talk through the issues I was having with me. It is the way all medical visits should be conducted! Bravo!

06/12/2023

Dr Lilley and Anna made sure all my questions were answered, phenomenal wealth of care and information. I felt cared about and important.

06/08/2023

Dr.Lilley really takes the time to explain your risk and what to watch out for. She is willing to make a treatment plan that fits your wants and needs but also matches the risk. Knowing my risk level she even scheduled an appointment with my sister to help evaluate her risk which is what we need. I am so happy to have Dr.Lilley as a specialist because she has shown me how a doctor in her position should be.

06/05/2023

Dr & staff was very helpful

06/05/2023

DR. LILKEY IS AN EXCELLENT DOCTOR!!! SHE TRULY CARES ABOUT HER PATIENTS AND ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU ARE OKAY....

06/04/2023

Dr. Lilley is AMAZING! She has been my doctor for 20+ years now. Her care and concern for her patients sets her above the rest. She’s personable. She always takes her time to give the care needed and I never feel like she’s rushing on to another patient. She is truly the best!

06/03/2023

I always feel secure with Dr Lilley as also with all the staff in every visit . Thank you so much for your good care .

06/02/2023

The time she took to explain everything that was going to happen before and after surgery. She genuinely cares for her patients

06/02/2023

My surgery experience at Wake Med Cary was excellent. EVERYONE was amazing. I am picky. I am a Rex girl and I did not know if I would find WM to be as good and it was.....maybe even a bit better. ALL of the nurses were amazing. Your entire Nuclear medicine team rocks: RYAN, DANNY and OAKLEY. They know their stuff and are extremely patient, kind and helpful. Dr. [] giving my dye was really nice. LINDA, the anesthesiologist was the best and most personal I have ever had (and this is my third [] surgery). I could just sit and talk to her all day. My overnight nurses were Anna, Anha, Jaylisa and one more A on the overnight shift....I can't recall her name right now, but she was great and so were the others. Your people arethe ground are great.

06/02/2023

Outstanding group

06/01/2023

The staff and Dr. Lilley were exceptional, friendly and warm. Dr. Lilley took the time to talk and explain things and was very reassuring.

05/31/2023

As always, a professional, friendly, caring environment.

05/30/2023

Dr. Lilley is always the best.

05/30/2023

Dr. Lilley is an excellent doctor who is caring and extremely attentive to patents needs.

05/30/2023

Dr. Lilley and her team set the gold standard for patient care. Everyone was thoughtful and concerned about me. The diagnosis was devastating, but dr. Lilley and her team made the entire process as bearable as possible.

05/30/2023

The overall service from the time I walked in for appointment. Very efficient communication

05/30/2023

Dr. Lilley's knowledge of things.

04/21/2023

I think what stands out to me the most is that I knew the Dr Lilley was an excellent doctor With an amazing bedside manner, because I’ve seen her previously, but I just wanted to add that her entire staff, at least everyone I came in contact with was just super friendly and in a great mood. I got the feeling that they enjoyed working there. But seriously I would recommend Dr. Lilley for anyone that needed the sort of medicine that she practices. She is just truly the best!

04/20/2023

Physician and staff were very professional

04/20/2023

dr lilley and her nurses were excellent

04/06/2023

Dr. Lilly and her staff are always caring.

04/03/2023

I can’t say enough about Dr. Lilley. She and her staff are top notch!!

03/29/2023

Dr. Lilley listened to my situation and took action. I had previously voiced the same concerns with another doctor, at a different office, and was told the treatment I was requesting would not be effective. Here I am 6 months later and am now pain-free thanks to Dr. Lilley! Thank you SO MUCH!!

03/28/2023

The team was very welcoming and thorough in their explanations of what to expect through this process. I left feeling reassured that I am going to be in good hands.

03/27/2023

Entire experience

03/24/2023

She is very compassion and explained everything you need to know, answer all you questions

03/24/2023

Special shout out to Dr Lilly, her staff, and WakeMed imaging Services. The Radiologist, Sonographer, and Candy [], for the care and kindness I received. Outstanding professional, empathetic, compassionate care. Wonderful and warm experience from start to finish. I immediately felt at ease by everyone's demeaner, genuine concern. Walked away knowing I had made excellent choices in my search for a knowledged. skilled surgeon, and team that will strive to give me the best care possible. Truely, I would highly recommend this practice to anyone seeking answers to better their health and do so in a very personalized way. Thank-you all for your dedication and commitment.

03/24/2023

Dr. Lilley is amazing. She is so friendly and has a great way of explaining everything! She makes recommendations but let me know all decisions are mine. She is very caring too.

03/20/2023

dr lilley and her staff are excellent!!!! can’t ask for better care or more compassion! very grateful and have already referred folks to her!

03/20/2023

Everyone is excellent with ongoing care and compassion! Thank you!

03/17/2023

Dr Lilley and staff are always wonderful to talk with and answer my questions

03/16/2023

I’m a little confused about whether I am rating the office visit or the surgery. Either was top notch. Dr. Lilley seems very knowledgeable and deliberate about giving the best care possible pertinent to my condition. During the surgery I felt everyone was on top of their job and made sure I was well cared for.

03/13/2023

Dr Lilley and her staff are very impressive….I feel like I am in excellent hands….recently diagnosed with [ ] and of course anxious about my illness but I calmed down after meeting Dr Lilley…between Dr Lilley and me I feel confident that we will make the right decisions moving forward.

03/13/2023

The entire staff made me feel both seen and heard. Overall a very good experience.

03/03/2023

What was outstanding was the friendliness, sweetness and professionalism of Dr. Lilley and her nurse to me, a very nervous patient. I especially appreciated the efforts they made -- successfully -- to get me an early appointment for the actual surgery. God bless them both!

03/02/2023

The entire team was excellent from the front desk to the surgical team to Dr. Lilley. Dr. Lilley was great. I would definitely recommend her.

02/28/2023

Everyone was super friendly and doctor was very caring and thorough

02/25/2023

Dr. Lilley took time to schedule me for a mammogram.

02/15/2023

It was all good

02/13/2023

Dr. Lilley is thorough and a go-getter when working with a high-risk-for-[ ] patient. I might have to thank her for saving my life when my [ ] treatment is all said and done if all goes well. Because of her thorough nature, I have a chance at beating [ ] while it's in an early stage. She has a wonderful bedside manner, is kind and competent. I couldn't ask more in a breast specialist.

02/11/2023

Dr. Lilly taking time to sit and converse.

02/09/2023

Each staff member I dealt with was very professional.

02/02/2023

The communication and answering all of my questions. Explaining my surgery in detail, including after care. Dr. Lilly is also very compassionate and explains things so you can understand.
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