About
Dr. Rebecca Owen is a Doctor of Osteopathy with dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. She earned her undergraduate degree in Finance and Marketing from the State University of New York at Albany before pivoting to medicine after joining her college's ambulance service as a dispatcher and then an EMT. She completed her medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY, followed by an Internal Medicine residency on the primary care track at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY. Her Geriatrics fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital brought her training full circle before she relocated to Wolfeboro in 2008.
Dr. Owen views the physician's role as a guide who works alongside each patient to define health goals and adjust plans over time. She has a particular passion for helping patients age well. She uses the SMART goal tool to build lifestyle plans that fit into each patient's real life. Outside the office, she is an avid kayaker, a committed environmental advocate, and a soap maker who crafts her own batches from scratch every year or two.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
State University of New York at Albany, Bachelors in Finance and Marketing, minor in Biology
Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
Residency
Internal Medicine (primary care track), Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY
Fellowship
Geriatrics, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Owen right for?
Dr. Owen is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, or heart disease. Older adults benefit especially from her geriatric training and her focus on helping patients age well. She works well with patients who want a physician to coordinate care across multiple specialists. Patients who value thorough visits, direct communication, and a physician who tracks their full health picture will find her approach compelling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Owen treats a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. Her chronic disease focus includes hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, COPD, asthma, hyperlipidemia, anxiety, depression, and sleep apnea. For acute needs, she manages urinary tract infections, sinusitis, and upper respiratory infections. Her geriatric training also makes her especially well-suited for older adults managing multiple conditions.
Yes. Dr. Owen holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. She completed her Geriatrics fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. This background shapes her particular focus on helping adults age well.
Dr. Owen earned her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. She completed her Internal Medicine residency on the primary care track at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY, followed by a Geriatrics fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Dr. Owen gives her direct phone number to specialists so they can reach her quickly. She reviews specialist notes in detail and works to align plans across your full care team. If something does not fit together, she contacts the relevant providers to resolve it.
Yes. Dr. Owen offers telehealth visits for patients who prefer them or whose schedule makes an in-person visit difficult. She is licensed to practice medicine in New Hampshire and conducts telehealth through the practice. Patients can also reach her by phone, email, text, or patient portal.
Dr. Owen uses the SMART goal tool to build lifestyle plans with her patients. She works with each person to set realistic, actionable goals that fit their daily life. She follows up on those goals between visits and adjusts plans as needed.
No. Dr. Owen originally studied Finance and Marketing at the State University of New York at Albany and planned a career in international marketing. Joining her college ambulance service as a dispatcher, and later as an EMT, shifted her direction entirely toward medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026