Dr. Christopher Dermarkarian

Dr. Christopher Dermarkarian is an oculofacial plastic surgeon and ophthalmologist at Duke Health. He cares for adults and children with functional and cosmetic eyelid, eyebrow, lacrimal, and orbital conditions. His practice ranges from medical management to reconstruction after tumor removal or injury, as well as cosmetic procedures tailored to natural-looking results. Patients value his attentive listening and step-by-step explanations that make complex decisions feel manageable.

Dr. Dermarkarian completed ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine and advanced fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He treats eyelid malpositions such as ptosis, entropion, and ectropion; manages thyroid eye disease; offers brow and eyelid lift surgery; and provides evaluation and treatment for blocked tear ducts. He also cares for pediatric eyelid concerns, including dermoid cysts and congenital eyelid abnormalities, with a compassionate, family-centered approach.