About
Dr. Paul Wallace founded Insight Home Physicians to bring comprehensive internal medicine care directly to homebound and mobility-limited seniors across Philadelphia. He earned his undergraduate degree from Brown University, graduating magna cum laude. He then completed medical school at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, where faculty elected him to the AOA medical honor society. He completed his internal medicine residency at UCSF through the PRIME program, which specializes in primary care training. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies him in internal medicine. He holds hospital affiliations at Einstein, Jefferson, and Temple.
Dr. Wallace is a nationally recognized early adopter of portable point-of-care ultrasound in home-based primary care. He has performed and interpreted thousands of ultrasound studies and has extensive experience teaching the technique to medical students, residents, and faculty. He co-created a Combined Emergency and Internal Medicine Point-of-Care Ultrasound Fellowship. His research appears in JACC-HF, Academic Emergency Medicine, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, the Journal of General Internal Medicine, and Ultrasound Journal, among other publications. His clinical interests include congestive heart failure management, geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, and the application of point-of-care ultrasound in home-based settings.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, magna cum laude
Medical School
University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF), AOA medical honor society
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of California San Francisco (UCSF), PRIME program specializing in primary care
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wallace right for?
Dr. Wallace is an excellent fit for homebound seniors and adults with limited mobility who need primary care at home. Patients managing chronic conditions such as congestive heart failure or complex medication regimens benefit from his depth of experience. Residents of assisted and independent living facilities in Philadelphia also fit well within his practice. Patients who value direct, around-the-clock physician access will find his model practical and reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wallace focuses on homebound seniors and adults with limited mobility across Philadelphia. He also serves residents of assisted and independent living facilities. His practice suits patients who need consistent primary care but cannot easily travel to a clinic.
Yes. Dr. Wallace brings a Butterfly iQ handheld ultrasound device to every in-person visit at no added cost. He has performed and interpreted thousands of ultrasound studies. The practice also offers mobile diagnostics including X-ray and EKG at home.
Dr. Wallace treats congestive heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, dementia, and a wide range of other chronic conditions common in older adults. He also provides medication management and deprescribing for patients on complex drug regimens.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies Dr. Wallace in internal medicine. He trained at UCSF for both medical school and residency, and faculty elected him to the AOA medical honor society during medical school.
Dr. Wallace graduated magna cum laude from Brown University for his undergraduate degree. He attended the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at UCSF through the PRIME primary care program.
Yes. Dr. Wallace provides transitional care following hospital discharge. He visits patients at home to review medications, assess recovery, and coordinate any follow-up care needed to prevent readmission.
Yes. Dementia screening is part of Dr. Wallace's clinical practice. He also supports families with advanced directive planning and palliative care referrals when appropriate.
Dr. Wallace uses point-of-care ultrasound to assess conditions like heart failure, fluid status, and other internal findings directly in the home. This allows him to make more informed clinical decisions without sending patients to an imaging center. His research on the technique appears in several peer-reviewed journals.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026