Alison Coulter

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Alison J. Coulter, MD

In 1993, Dr. Coulter experienced the benefits of the Physicians Neck & Back Clinics (PNBC) first hand as a patient. She was so impressed with the patient-centered approach used at the clinics that she joined the PNBC as a staff physician. Now she helps others who are in the same situation having to deal with chronic neck and back pain. In addition to working with patients, Dr. Coulter is the medical coordinator for the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice—a professional role she has filled for more than a decade. She also presents at speaking engagements and has focused her topic on fibromyalgia.

Education:

University of Minnesota, Psychology, B.A., 1981
University of Minnesota, Undergraduate, Medical School, 1985
Residency in Family Practice at the U of M, 1985-1988

Certification(s):

Board Certified in Family Practice

Professional Activities(s):

Medical coordinator for the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, 1993 - Present
Past volunteer at Sharing and Caring Hands free clinic in Minneapolis, 1991 - 2001
Past Member, American Medical Association
Member, Minnesota Medical Association, 1985 - Present
Member, Hennepin County Medical Society, 1985 - Present
Member, American Academy of Family Physicians

Previous Related Experience:

Assistant Professor and Assistant Unit Director, Family Practice Residency, North Memorial Unit, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1991 - 1993

Awards:

Recognized Physician: National Committee for Quality Assurance Back Pain Recognition Program; 2-Year Recognition (February 16, 2011 – February 16, 2013).

Speaking Engagements:

"Fibromyalgia - Who Benefits from the Diagnosis?" General Medical CME Conference, North Memorial Health Care, Minneapolis, MN, 1998

Published Article(s):

“Treatment Overload - Sometimes less is more.” by B. Nelson, MD, Medical Director, Physicians Neck & Back Clinics and A. Coulter, MD, Physicians Neck & Back Clinic, Minnesota Physician Volume 13, No. 3, June 1999.
“Splenic Hemangioma with Thrombocytopenia in a Newborn.” Co-author, Pediatrics (6):960-966, June 1987.