Dr. Natalie Arlette Stanciu, MD

Meet Dr. Natalie StanciuDr. Stanciu is a board-certified ophthalmologist who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. She specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery.Her areas of interest include minimally invasive facial rejuvenation, droopy eyelids and ptosis. Her personal approach to patient care is to treat each individual as you would a loved one.SpecialtiesNon-surgical cosmetic treatments (BOTOX and Fillers)Eyelid malposition (Entropion and Ectropion)Eyelid reconstructionEyelid tumorsEnucleation and EviscerationsOrbital tumorsThyroid Eye DiseaseTear drainage systemBOTOX for eyelid and facial spasmsEducationCollege: Cornell University – B.A. in Policy Analysis and ManagementMedical School: University of Miami Miller School of MedicineInternship in Medicine: Jackson Memorial Hospital – Miami, FLResidency in Ophthalmology: Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteFellowship in Oculofacial Plastic, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and Orbital Surgery: TOC Eye and FaceDr. Natalie Stanciu was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After placing second at the NY state tennis championship and traveling throughout the country competing in national tournaments, Dr. Stanciu went on to play for the Cornell University women’s tennis team. In 2002 she graduated with honors from this prestigious school with a bachelor’s degree in Policy Analysis and Management.She then attended the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where she was given recognition for her community service work. After medical school, Dr. Stanciu completed an internal medicine internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She then stayed in Miami and completed her three-year residency in ophthalmology.She came to Austin, Texas in 2011 and completed a two-year, prestigious, and highly sought after her fellowship in orbital and oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery at TOC. This fellowship is approved by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is highly specialized, graduating with only approximately fifteen physicians nationwide each year.She has presented at numerous national meetings and authored several scientific research papers in addition to a clinical book chapter. She has volunteered her medical services all over the world including Haiti, Vietnam, and Egypt. Outside of the OfficeDr. Stanciu’s interests include spending time with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing tennis, painting, and photography. She speaks Spanish, Romanian, and French and is a third-generation physician.Westlake Eye SpecialistsWestlake Eye Specialists is staffed by ophthalmologists, eye doctors and professional staff dedicated to providing patients with excellent care to ensure the best possible outcomes. Our technical personnel undergo extensive training and continued education including certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology requiring rigorous written and practical testing.From the front desk to the business office, every member of our team will work hard to make you their priority throughout every step of your care.