We are pleased to announce that Marti Dellinger, MHA, has accepted the position of Ambulatory Operations Director, effective September 1, 2026. Marti has served in the interim role since June 2025 while continuing her responsibilities as Division Administrator for the Comprehensive, Cornea, Glaucoma, and Oculofacial divisions. During this time, she has provided strong leadership and strategic direction for clinical operations across Duke Eye Center, making a significant impact on the organization.
Please join me in congratulating Marti on this well-deserved appointment. Over the past year, she has strengthened clinical operations and helped position Duke Eye Center for continued success while serving in both interim and divisional leadership roles.
As Ambulatory Operations Director, Marti will serve as the senior operational leader for Duke Eye Center's outpatient practice, overseeing all clinic locations and operational leaders. She will focus on operational excellence, financial performance, patient experience, workforce engagement, and strategic growth.
Marti brings more than 25 years of dedicated service to Duke Eye Center, having held a variety of clinical, operational, and administrative leadership roles. For the past nine years, she has served as Division Administrator, leading budget planning and forecasting, supporting faculty recruitment and onboarding, and advancing key strategic initiatives. Prior to that, Marti served as Health Center Administrator at Duke Eye Center of Winston Salem where she helped lead the clinic through a period of significant growth.
Marti earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from High Point University and her Master of Healthcare Administration from Winston-Salem State University.
We look forward to her focused leadership as Ambulatory Operations Director and the continued impact she will make in advancing our clinical operations, supporting our teams, and enhancing the care and experience we provide to our patients. Thank you to the faculty who participated in the interview process, for their time, thoughtful engagement, and valuable input to select the right candidate for this role.