Getting to Know Dr. Mark Castellaw

Dr. Mark Castellaw is a board-certified internal medicine physician who practices at Baptist Medical Group-The Medical Group. He is the subject of this month’s “Getting to Know.”

Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
Family: Married 36 years to Pam; 3 sons: Matt, Michael and Mason; 3 daughters-in-law: Sara, Brittany and Mandy; and 2 grandchildren: Hudson and Grayson
Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Memphis; Medical Degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Professional
organizations:
Baptist Medical Group board of directors
Specialty: Internal Medicine, board-certified

 

What made you decide to join Baptist?
BMG is a physician-led and patient-focused organization. We are in agreement of the three-fold ministry of Christ

What are some of the future benefits you look forward to from working with Baptist?
Helping with the Baptist OneCare electronic health record.

What do you enjoy doing outside of your job?
I enjoy spending time with my wife and grandchildren, as well as hunting and sports.

Who or what inspired you to pursue a medical degree?
My father inspired me, as well as Dr. Walter Hoffman.

What is a highlight of your career?
Being president of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville’s medical staff and being the medical director of The Medical Group since 2001.

What would you like your Baptist colleagues to know about you?
I am a team player.