KirstenSPaynterMD

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Functional and Lifestyle Medicine, Acupuncture, Author

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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.

Functional Medicine Coaching AcademyNational Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, 2018 - 2019
The Life Coach SchoolCertified Life and Weight Loss Coach, 2017 - 2018
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 MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1996 - 2000
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1996
University of Colorado BoulderBA, Psychology, Phi Beta Kappa, 1987 - 1991

AZ State Medical License 2000 - 2025
WA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
MN State Medical License 2000 - 2002
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

PubMed

9 citations
Disorders of the long head of the biceps tendon
Kirsten S. Paynter
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2004-05-01

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