About Azalea Coast Plastic Surgery

Meet Dr. Ljung and Our Talented Staff

Tor M. Ljung, M.D.

Dr. Ljung received his medical degree and completed his general surgery residency at East Carolina University.  In addition, he completed a Plastic Surgery fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Plastic Surgeon in Wilmington, Dr. Tor M. Ljung is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.  Read more....

Amanda Pringle, Medical Assistant

Amanda serves our patients by taking medical histories, explaining treatment procedures, and preparing them for exams and procedures offered by our practice.  She takes vital signs, helps prepare patients for procedures and provides dressing changes.  Assisting Dr. Ljung, Amanda is here to offer support and personalized care, answering questions and ensuring that each patient’s experience with us is both positive and smooth.

Janet Ring Rice, Medical Assistant and Aesthetician

Janet provides laser hair removal, IPL treatments, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and injectables (including Botox, Radiesse, Juvederm, and Restylane) for our patients.  She also designs customized skin care programs, educating patients to properly utilize advanced products offered by the practice that both repair and restore the skin.

A Certified Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant, she completed her aesthetics training in the Esthetic Technology Program and Lenoir Community College of Kingston, North Carolina.  She received both her Associate Degree in Medical Assisting and her Nursing Assistant degrees (Programs I and II) from Pitt Community College in Winterville, North Carolina, where she received an Academic Excellence Award.

A strong proponent of ongoing training and education, Janet also completed the East Carolina University Mini-Med School and was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.  Prior to coming to our practice, Janet worked as a Certified Laser Technician at the Hair Removal & Skin Center (formerly Eastern Carolina Hair Removal).  She also has six years experience as an Advanced Nursing Assistant working in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, North Carolina.