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Kirsten S. Paynter, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist

Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Rehabilitation therapy
  • General musculoskeletal medicine
  • Sports medicine
  • Amputee rehabilitation
  1. 2001
    Fellow - Musculoskeletal Medicine-Spine, Sports Medicine, Hand, Arthritis, Pain and General Musculoskeletal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2000
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity of Texas Health Science Center
  3. 1997
    Internship - Integrated Medicine/Surgery Internship (Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics)University of Texas Health Science Center
  4. 1996
    MDCollege of Medicine, University of Florida
  5. 1991
    BA - PsychologyUniversity of Colorado

Certifications

  1. 2009
    Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2001
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 1995
    University of Florida Liberty Scholarship AwardUniversity of Florida
  2. 1991
    Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Colorado
  3. 1990
    Campus Housing Department Resident AdvisorUniversity of Colorado
  4. 1987
    Psi-Chi National Honor Society in PsychologyUniversity of Colorado
  5. 1987
    Golden Key National Honor SocietyUniversity of Colorado

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    MemberChristian Coaches Network International
  2. 2020 - present
    Trained Peer SupporterMayo Clinic HELP Program
  3. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine
  4. 2019 - present
    Alumni MemberFunctional Medicine Coaching Academy
  5. 2019 - present
    Member4Word Women
  6. 2019 - present
    C-Level Member4Word Women
  7. 2018 - present
    Alumni MemberThe Life Coach School
  8. 2017 - present
    MemberPhysician Engagement Group, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  9. 2016 - 2017
    MemberChairperson Search Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  10. 2016 - present
    MemberCommunity of Coaches, Coach Approach Ministries
  11. 2015 - 2016
    MemberStaff Search Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  12. 2013 - 2015
    MemberAlternative Medicine Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team
  13. 2012 - 2014
    MemberCurriculum Development Committee, Integrative Medicine and Health and Wellness
  14. 2012 - present
    MemberInstitute for Functional Medicine
  15. 2011 - 2014
    MemberPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Representative, Lymphedema and Cancer Survivorship Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Task Forces
  16. 2009 - present
    MemberSports Medicine Subspecialty, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  17. 2009 - present
    MemberMember Council: Musculoskeletal Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  18. 2009 - present
    MemberMember Council: Pain Medicine/Neuromuscular Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  19. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Medical Acupuncture
  20. 2006 - 2010
    MemberPatient/ Family Education Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team
  21. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  22. 2001 - 2009
    MemberPhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
  23. 2001 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  24. 2001 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  25. 2000 - present
    MemberAlumni Association, University of Texas Health Science Center
  26. 2000 - present
    MemberChristian Medical & Dental Society
  27. 2000 - present
    MemberWomen in Medicine and Dentistry, Christian Medical & Dental Society
  28. 1996 - present
    MemberAlumni Association, University of Florida
  29. 1996 - present
    DiplomateAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  30. 1995
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
  31. 1991 - present
    MemberAlumni Association, University of Colorado

Publications

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