Dr. PAUL KARTCHNER, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Paul Kartchner, a native of Southern Arizona, attended the University of Arizona for both his undergraduate degree and his Doctor of Medicine, graduating in 2004. He completed a residency in Family Medicine at St. Louis University and later earned a Master of Public Health in Global Health from Johns Hopkins University in 2013. Following medical school, Dr. Kartchner served ten years on active duty in the United States Air Force, participating in numerous overseas assignments, including humanitarian missions to the Amazon Basin and deployments to Iraq and the Horn of Africa. He later served as a flight surgeon in the Arizona Air National Guard, providing medical support for F‑16 and MQ‑9 aircrew before retiring after 23 years of service.
In 2014, Dr. Kartchner founded The Family Doctor PLLC, a Direct Primary Care practice focused on providing personalized, relationship‑based care. He transitioned to a part‑time role in 2026 to devote more time to overseas medical missions, having practiced medicine in fifteen countries across five continents. Fluent in Spanish, he emphasizes preventive health, patient education, and a holistic approach to wellness within the DPC model.
Education
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson (2004)
Residency: Family Medicine - St. Louis University (St. Louis MO)
- Residency Family Medicine - St. Louis University (St. Louis MO)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Board Certified by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons & the American Board of Family Medicine
Designations: FAAFP
Years in Practice: 22+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1578655973 Active
Primary License: Arizona (AZ) - 47138
Community Involvement
Serves with the Southern Arizona Rescue Association, an all‑volunteer search and rescue organization under the direction of the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
International Experience
Practiced medicine in fifteen countries across five continents and participates in overseas humanitarian missions.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2014