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Jeffrey Robert Marcus

Jeffrey Robert Marcus

Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery
jeffrey.marcus@duke.edu
Box 3974 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
142 Brown Zone, Duke South, Durham, NC 27710

Overview

My research parallels our specialized clinical programs at Duke. I am involved in clinical research looking comprehensively at outcomes of cleft care to develop standards for evaluating a team’s overall success. Based on a recent grant from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), we are also participating with several centers to look specifically at academic, psychosocial, and surgical outcomes for all children with clefts born in North Carolina. We are committed to the technique of nasoalveolar molding for children with clefts and are engaged in analyzing its benefits. In rhinoplasty, we have developed a model for nasal respiratory physiology, and we are looking at the effects of specific surgical procedures on nasal airflow and resistance. Our Craniofacial imaging lab has developed sophisticated software to analyze cranial shape, and we use these techniques to define abnormal conditions and their treatment relative to normal. Lastly, our craniomaxillofacial trauma team continues to look at factors associated with facial trauma in North Carolina in order to implement techniques and processes to deliver optimal care and results.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of Surgery · 2017 - Present Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery, Surgery
Professor in Pediatrics · 2017 - Present Pediatrics, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Head & Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences · 2020 - Present Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments

In the News

Published July 5, 2018
Young Boy with Moebius Syndrome Smiles After Surgery
Published May 3, 2016
Procedure Closes Cleft Lip and Palate With Fewer Surgeries, Better Results
Published June 17, 2014
Jenna's Story

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Recent Publications

A 5-Step Simplification of the Fisher Anatomical Subunit Cleft Lip Repair.

Journal Article Plast Reconstr Surg · September 3, 2025 Unilateral cleft lip repair methods have evolved from straight-line repairs to geometric procedures, rotation-advancement, and contemporary hybrid techniques. The Fisher anatomical subunit repair is a versatile, effective, and highly reproducible technique ... Full text Link to item Cite

Quality and Reliability of 2D and 3D Clinical Photographs in Plastic Surgery: A Scoping Review.

Journal Article Aesthetic Plast Surg · August 2025 BACKGROUND: Clinical photography is a critical tool in plastic surgery practice. The primary aim of this scoping review was to assess the quality and reliability of various 2D and 3D photography modalities in plastic surgery. METHODS: The databases, MEDLIN ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants

Roadmap to Nasal Support Structures: A Histologic Analysis

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation · 2023 - 2024

HFTL Agreement

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by C2Dx, Inc · 2022 - 2022

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Education, Training & Certifications

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor · 1994 M.D.