Dr. East was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. He graduated from South Salem High, and went to the University of Oregon. He earned his medical degree at Penn State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. There he completed his internal medicine internship and his ophthalmology residency.
Marc returned to Salem to join Medical Center Eye Clinic in 2006. He provides routine, medical, and surgical care of the eye for patients of all ages. He serves as Medical Director of Salem Laser and Surgery Center where he specializes in state-of-art surgery, including correction of astigmatism and image-guided, laser cataract surgery.
Marc and his wife, Amy, have four children. He enjoys running, outdoor activities, attending Oregon Duck sporting events, and spending time with family.