Victor Innocent Owusu, MD, FACC

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Victor Innocent Owusu, who serves patients in Hillsdale, Michigan.

As a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist, Dr. Owusu is a valued member of the staff at Hillsdale Hospital, a small but progressive rural healthcare facility located in south central Lower Michigan. 

Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. Nestled in a scenic county of some 47,000 residents, it enjoys proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Detroit, Lansing, Toledo, Ann Arbor, and Kalamazoo.

Boasting a comprehensive educational background, Dr. Owusu graduated with his Medical Degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1989. He then went on to perform his residency in internal medicine at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center from 1989 to 1992, followed by his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Harlem Hospital Center from 1993 to 1996.

Continuously advancing his efforts, the doctor is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who excel and strive to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

On a professional level, Dr. Owusu is highly esteemed as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), adding prestige to his expertise in the field.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

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