Dr. Marcus L. Griffin, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Marcus L. Griffin, who serves patients in Maui, Hawaii.

Being a well-versed internist, Dr. Griffin has been tending to patients in Maui,Hawaii since 1996. His professional interests include early prevention and wellness.

In his current capacity, he has full staff privileges at both Hale Makua nursing facility and Maui Memorial Medical Center (former Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Family Medicine). He is also a Clinical Instructor at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine.

Born in Yokohama, Japan, Dr. Griffin spent his early years growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati, he went to work for the Environmental Protection Agency, in water quality and research. His calling to medicine sent him to the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, where he graduated President of The Student National Medical Association. After completing his medical internship and residency at The Christ Hospital and The University Hospital of Cincinnati, he came to Maui and initially worked with the Community Clinic of Maui and the Maui Veterans Administration..

In 2013, he became a MDVip wellness physician focusing on healthy lifestyle, wellness, early detection, and prevention. As an MDVip affiliate, he was joined by the Cleveland Heart Institute in providing the highest level of medical care available. “My approach to healthcare is like a ship and its crew. Each member has their specific job and responsibility. You, the patient, are the captain of your ship and I am your navigator on this journey to wellness and well-being. As your MDVIP-affiliated physician, I will be up to date with the current literature and advances in medical care. I believe in a holistic approach to good health to include diet, exercise, supplements and alternative care. Availability to subspecialty care when needed will assure that you will receive the best possible care available” expressed Dr. Griffin.

In order to stay up to date in his field, he remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the National Medical Association, and the Maui County Medical Society.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

On a more personal note, Dr. Griffin and his wife, Marilyn, have five children. They enjoy doing community service activities, reading, traveling internationally, fishing, skiing, and kayaking.

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