About Us

Mark S. Brown, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic eyelid surgery. Dr. Brown focuses on cosmetic upper and lower blepharoplasty procedures designed to create a refreshed, natural, and more youthful appearance while preserving the unique character of each patient's eyes. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), the nation's premier organization for oculoplastic surgeons. As one of the only fellowship-trained oculoplastic subspecialists on the Gulf Coast with this level of training, Dr. Brown is recognized throughout the Southeastern United States for his expertise in cosmetic eyelid surgery and natural-looking aesthetic results. He performs surgery in Daphne at Daphne Surgery Center and in Mobile at Providence Hospital.

A well published researcher, with numerous scientific papers and chapters to his name, Dr. Brown is well qualified to perform cosmetic eyelid surgery involving eyelids, eyebrows, cheeks and lacrimal (tear) system, or treat a wide range of eye-related complications from previous surgeries. These surgical procedures often have multiple names such as eyelift (eye-lift), lidlift (lid-lift) Blepharoplasty, Upper Blepharoplasty, repair of droopy eyelids, or baggy eyelids.

Dr. Brown is the only member of ASOPRS that performs surgery on the Eastern Shore, serving Baldwin County and Gulf Shores area; he operates at Daphne Surgery Center.

Dr. Brown graduated from Harvard College (Biology, cum laude), and Tufts University School of Medicine, and also completed his medical internship at Mount Auburn Hospital, A Harvard Teaching Hospital, Boston, MA. His residency in ophthalmology was completed at New York University Hospital, Manhattan V.A. Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, New York City, NY, while his fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery was completed at the University Illinois Chicago & Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL.

As Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Dr. Brown served at both the University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, and Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA, and as Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. At the University of South Alabama, Dr. Brown also served as Director of Oculoplastic Service, as well as on the Advisory Board for E. Commerce at the Mitchell School Business.

When away from his work, Dr. Brown enjoys scuba diving, photography and is a Scout leader with the Boy Scouts of America.