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Kirsten Paynter, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Scottsdale, AZ

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Physical Medicine/Rehab • Scottsdale, AZ

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Functional and Lifestyle Medicine, Acupuncture, Author

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  • Office

    7140 E Night Glow Citcle
    Scottsdale, AZ 85266
    Phone+1 602-717-3054

Summary

  • Dr. Kirsten Paynter is dual board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Sports Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Florida College of Medicine, did her residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio) and a year long fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine at May Clinic (Rochester). She has practiced for 21 years. She in addition provides Acupuncture services and is a Certified Life, High Performance, Heroic Coach as well as Certified Functional Medicine Coach.

Education & Training

  • Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
    Functional Medicine Coaching AcademyNational Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, 2018 - 2019
  • The Life Coach School
    The Life Coach SchoolCertified Life and Weight Loss Coach, 2017 - 2018
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2000 - 2001
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1996 - 2000
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1996
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    University of Colorado BoulderBA, Psychology, Phi Beta Kappa, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2000 - 2002
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1999 - 2001
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
  • American Academy of Medical AcupunctureMedical Acupuncture
  • National Board of Health and Wellness CoachesNBC-HWC

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Burnout in Women Physicians: Prevention, Treatment, and Management 
    Chapter: Going It Alone: The Single, Never Married, Unpartnered, Childless Woman Physician 
    Page 217 - 275Kirsten S. PaynterEditors: Cynthia M. Stonnington and Julia A. Files.Springer2020

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - AAPMR
    Fellow
  • Association of Academic Physiatrists
    Member
  • American Academy Of Medical Acupuncture
    Member
  • American College of Sports Medcine
    Member
  • The Institute For Functional Medicine
    Member
  • American College Of Lifestyle Medicine - ACLM
    Member
  • Christian Medical and Dental Association
    Member

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