About
Dr. Kevin Houlihan brings an unusually varied background to family medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University in Tempe and spent seven years working for Square D Company in Phoenix before pursuing medicine. He attended Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, where he earned both his Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Public Health. He completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, and the American Board of Family Medicine board-certifies him.
Dr. Houlihan began practicing in the West Valley in 1999 and joined Pinnacle Family Medicine in August 2014. He participates in medical mission work and traveled to Uganda as part of a mission trip. He serves actively in his local church in Buckeye, contributing to both the Children's Ministry and Music Ministry. He belongs to the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Arizona State University, Electrical Engineering
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (MD and Masters in Public Health)
Residency
Family Medicine, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
Certifications
Who is Dr. Houlihan right for?
Dr. Houlihan is a strong fit for patients who want a physician with deep roots in the West Valley and a broad clinical range. His dual degree in medicine and public health gives him a population-level lens on wellness alongside individual patient care. Adults and children both benefit from his 25-plus years of family practice experience. Patients who value a compassionate, relationship-driven physician will find his approach a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Houlihan earned his MD and a Master of Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix and has practiced in the West Valley since 1999.
Yes, the American Board of Family Medicine board-certifies Dr. Houlihan. He maintains active membership in both the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Yes, Dr. Houlihan trained in both adult and pediatric medicine. He cares for the full spectrum of ages, from young children through adults, making him a practical option for multi-generational families.
Dr. Houlihan values the broad scope that family medicine offers. He enjoys building ongoing relationships with patients and brings both clinical skill and genuine compassion to each interaction.
Dr. Houlihan began practicing medicine in the West Valley in 1999. He joined Pinnacle Family Medicine in August 2014 and has built deep ties to the community over that time.
Yes, Dr. Houlihan worked as an engineer for Square D Company in Phoenix for seven years before attending medical school. That career gave him a problem-solving discipline he carries into clinical practice.
Yes, Dr. Houlihan manages a full range of acute and chronic conditions through the family medicine scope at Pinnacle. This includes ongoing management of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and other long-term health concerns.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026