About
Dr. Paige Walend earned her Bachelor of Arts in Russian and Soviet Studies, with a minor in Biology, from Newcomb College of Tulane University in 1989. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1993. Her internship and Family Medicine residency both took place at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, where she trained from 1993 to 1996.
Dr. Walend holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She serves as a member of both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians. Since 1999, she has held an Adjunct Faculty position in the Doctorate Program for Nurse Practitioners at Arizona State University. She served as Medical Director of WilPower from 2006 to 2013. Her honors include the Preceptor of the Year award in 2013, the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award in 2012, 2013, and 2015, and the Patient Choice Award in 2008. Dr. Walend focuses her clinical work on wellness, weight loss, fitness, women's health, genetic predictors, and healthy eating. She sees patients from infants through geriatrics. Her guiding belief is simple: building lasting relationships improves not just the length of a patient's life, but its quality.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Newcomb College of Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - Bachelor of Arts, Russian and Soviet Studies, Minor in Biology (1989)
Medical School
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC - Doctorate of Medicine (1993)
Residency
St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ - Family Medicine Residency (1994-1996)
Additional Training
Internship: St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ (1993-1994)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Walend right for?
Dr. Walend is a strong fit for patients of any age who want a physician who knows them well. Adults focused on preventive health, weight loss, fitness, or healthy eating benefit from her structured wellness approach. Women seeking a primary care physician attentive to women's health concerns will find her clinical focus relevant. Families looking for one physician to care for members from infancy through older adulthood are a natural match for her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Walend treats patients across a broad range of needs, from acute illnesses to chronic condition management. Her clinical focus areas include wellness, weight loss, fitness, women's health, genetic predictors, and healthy eating. She sees patients from infancy through geriatrics, making her a strong option for families seeking a single physician for all ages.
Yes. Dr. Walend holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also maintains membership in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Walend earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1993. She completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, finishing her training in 1996.
Yes. Dr. Walend cares for patients from infants through geriatrics. Her background in family medicine means she is comfortable treating a wide range of ages and health concerns under one roof.
Dr. Walend believes that building lasting relationships with patients improves both the length and quality of their lives. She partners with patients on comprehensive wellness planning, including screenings, weight loss, fitness, nutrition, and genetic health factors. Her work through the MDVIP Wellness Program puts proactive planning at the center of every patient relationship.
Yes. Dr. Walend received the Preceptor of the Year award in 2013, the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award in 2012, 2013, and 2015, and the Patient Choice Award in 2008. She has also served as Adjunct Faculty in the Doctorate Program for Nurse Practitioners at Arizona State University since 1999.
Yes. Women's health is one of Dr. Walend's core clinical focus areas. She integrates this focus into her broader family medicine and preventive care work, addressing women's health concerns as part of each patient's overall wellness plan.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026