Dr. Moseley: Returning Home with A Purpose

At first glance, Dr. Marcus Moseley is exactly what you’d expect from a top-tier vascular surgeon — skilled, focused and sharp. But just beneath the white coat is a hometown guy from McLean County who loves dirt bikes, family road trips and straight talk with patients. He’s not here to impress you. He’s here to take care of you.

“People hear 'vascular surgeon' and get nervous,” Moseley says. “But I always tell them, I’m just a glorified plumber. It’s pipes. And I’m here to help fix them.”

Dr. Moseley didn’t always plan on medicine. He grew up in a family of pilots, even flying a plane before he ever drove a car. “I just found my adventure through surgery,” he jokes. His path started with a love for science at Western Kentucky University, then led to medical school in Pikeville. A fourth-year rotation at Owensboro Health changed everything.

“I was kind of lost,” he admits. “I thought I knew what I wanted to do, and then I didn’t. But a mentor here (Dr. Chris Glaser) pulled me into general surgery. I found my place.”

After five years of general surgery training in Detroit, Moseley was set to return to Owensboro as a general surgeon when opportunity knocked again —the University of Louisville School of Medicine was launching a vascular surgery fellowship. He became the program’s first fellow. Two years later, he was back for good, joining Dr. Brad Cornell as a vascular surgeon at Owensboro Health Surgical Specialists. 

A Local Surgeon with a National Skillset

Dr. Moseley is now Owensboro Health’s full-time vascular surgeon — one of the few in the region offering advanced procedures like thoracic aneurysm repair. He treats everything from stroke prevention and carotid disease to kidney failure and limb-threatening blockages. He partners closely with Louisville specialists when needed, but his goal is to keep care local whenever possible.

“This community has a lot of chronic disease — diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure,” Moseley says. “These are long-standing problems. I want to be the person patients can trust to manage them here, not send them two hours away unless they absolutely have to go.”

And that trust matters. Patients aren’t just names on a chart — they’re neighbors. Some know his father or grandfather. Others have kids who ride dirt bikes with his. That’s the kind of connection you can’t fake.

“Coming home to practice wasn’t just about the job,” Moseley says. “It was about community. These are my people.”

The Surgeon and the Moto Dad

Outside of work, Dr. Moseley is a husband to Leslie, and dad to two young kids who spend their weekends racing dirt bikes across the country. What started as a spontaneous family trip to a Supercross race became a full-blown passion. Now the Moseleys travel in a toy hauler packed with bikes, gear and snacks — heading to places like Oklahoma, Florida and Michigan for races and training.

“It’s not just a hobby — it’s our thing,” Moseley says. “We do it together. And my patients know that. They’ll ask about the races, or I’ll show them a video.”

His wife, Leslie, helps lead the charge. She handles travel, logistics and schooling through a remote learning program for young athletes. “She’s amazing,” Moseley says. “She keeps it all running so I can do my job and be present when I’m with my family.”

Honest Care, Close to Home

Dr. Moseley doesn’t overpromise. He’s upfront when surgery is needed, and just as honest when it’s not. “Not everything needs to be fixed with a surgery,” he says. “If I wouldn’t do it for my own family, I won’t recommend it for you.”

That mindset, paired with high-volume surgical experience and a hands-on approach, has helped build a strong reputation. With a second vascular surgeon joining him soon and a new hybrid operating suite under construction, Moseley is excited about what’s ahead for vascular care at Owensboro Health.

“This place is growing,” he says. “But we’re still rooted in community. I care deeply about my patients. I want them to do well. I want them to feel heard. And I want them to know they’re not alone.”

Learn more about Dr. Marcus Moseley or schedule an appointment at OwensboroHealth.org/Moseley.