Dr. Mark Owusu, MD

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Get to know Dr. Mark Owusu, who serves patients in Alabama and Kentucky.

Dr. Mark Owusu is an internist in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and Mobile, Alabama and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the areas, including Jennie Stuart Medical Center and USA Health University Hospital. Both are large hospitals offering a variety of services and serving large communities.

Dr. Owusu earned his Medical Degree (MD) at the Ross University School of Medicine, and completed his residency and internship in internal medicine at the University of South Alabama. Additionally, he has received a Master of Public Health degree at Florida International University.

Dr. Owusu maintains a membership with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Physicians (ACP). Since its founding in 1847, the AMA has played a crucial role in the development of medicine in the United States. The ACP is a diverse community of internal medicine specialists and subspecialists united by a commitment to excellence.

General internal medicine physicians, or internists, are primary-care doctors who perform physical exams and treat a wide spectrum of common illnesses in adult men and women. As an internist, Dr. Owusu applies scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.

With over 6 years of experience in the field, Dr. Owusu is certified and licensed by both the Tennessee Department of Health and Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. Additionally, he is listed as an author in 7 research publications.  

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