About
Paul Coulombe, MD is a board-certified family physician with over 25 years of clinical experience in the Phoenix area. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Arizona, graduating with High Distinction. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1991, graduating with Honors. His internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix.
Dr. Coulombe holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He serves as teaching faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, a role he has held since 2011. Phoenix Magazine named him a Top Doc in both 2015 and 2016. He belongs to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Coulombe approaches every patient with attention to physical, emotional, and spiritual health. He is passionate about personalized care and treats each patient as a whole person, not a set of symptoms.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arizona, B.S. Biochemistry, Graduated with High Distinction
Medical School
St. Louis University School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine 1991, Graduated with Honors
Residency
Family Medicine, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, 1992-1994
Additional Training
Internship, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, 1991-1992; Teaching Faculty, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 2011-present
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Coulombe right for?
Dr. Coulombe is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term, relationship-driven primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his focused, preventive approach. He works well with individuals who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability. Patients who want their care guided by a physician attentive to physical, emotional, and spiritual health will find his approach well-matched to those goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Coulombe focuses on the full scope of family medicine with particular strength in managing chronic conditions. He regularly treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His whole-person philosophy means he addresses underlying factors alongside clinical management of these conditions.
Yes, Dr. Coulombe holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed his Family Medicine residency at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix.
Dr. Coulombe completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Arizona. He earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine, graduating with Honors. He then completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Yes, Dr. Coulombe serves as teaching faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. He has held that appointment since 2011. In that role, he shares his clinical experience and philosophy with the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Coulombe evaluates and treats medical issues with attention to the whole person. He considers physical, emotional, and spiritual health as interconnected. His goal is to partner with each patient to identify and achieve their individual health goals.
Yes, Phoenix Magazine named Dr. Coulombe a Top Doc in both 2015 and 2016. He is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, both of which he earned during his academic training.
Dr. Coulombe holds an affiliation with Honor Health - Shea. This affiliation supports continuity of care when patients require hospital-level treatment.
Yes, members always see Dr. Coulombe directly. The practice does not route patients to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant for office visits.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026