AALFA Staff
Education, Training and Certifications:
- Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1986
- Internship in General Practice: Richmond Heights General Hospital 1987
- Residency in Family Medicine: University of Minnesota 1990
- Certification: American Board of Family Medicine 1990
Further clarification: Dr. Spencer is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; in addition to full medical training, he has studied musclo-skeletal (joints, neck, back) medicine. In addition, he is board certified in Family Medicine after training at the University of Minnesota.
Personal Profile
I have practiced family medicine in the east metro area since 1990. I became president and owner of AALFA Family Clinic in 1996. Spending time with my wife and six children is my greatest joy in life.
I enjoy the broad range of family medicine and the opportunity to get to know my patients and their families. The areas of the practice that I find most enjoyable include pediatrics, obstetrics, infertility, and sports medicine.
Professional Associations:
- Clinical Associate Professor: University of Minnesota Medical School
- American Osteopathic Association
- Certified Medical Consultant for Natural Family Planning
- Member American Academy N.F.P
Education, Training and Certifications:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota 1993
- Residency in Family Medicine: HealthSpan Family Medicine Program 1996
- Certification: American Board of Family Practice
Personal Profile
I am a family physician with OB who has practiced in the St. Paul area since 1996. I joined AALFA Family Clinic in 2000. My husband and I work opposite days, so we may share in the care of our four children. I strive to provide the full range of family medicine, including obstetrics. My practice is particularly focused on the care of women and children. A significant portion of my practice focuses on infertility, recurring miscarriage, and abnormal cycle management.
Professional Associations:
- American Academy of Family Practice
- Certified Medical Consultant for Natural Family Planning
- Catholic Medical Association
Education, Training and Certifications:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota 1992
- Residency in Internal Medicine: Abbott-Northwestern Hospital 1995
- Chief Resident: Abbott-Northwestern Hospital 1995-96
- Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Personal Profile
I have practiced Internal Medicine in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area since 1996. From Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, I moved to AALFA Family Clinic in 2001. Married to Mary Paquette, M.D., father of four children; family and faith are important anchors in my life.
I enjoy a broad range of practice in Internal Medicine.
Professional Associations:
- American College of Physicians
Education, Training and Certifications:
- Medical School: University of Minnesota, 1998
- Residency: University of Wisconsin Fox Valley Family Practice, 2001
- Certification: American Board of Family Medicine 2002
Personal Profile
I specialize in family practice medicine including obestetrics. From 2001-2008, I practiced in New Ulm, Minnesota in a multi-speciality group. I joined AALFA Family Clinic in December, 2008. As a physician, I enjoy taking care of families and providing a wide range of care at every stage of life. I have special interests in the care of women and children, obstetrics, infertility and abnormal cycle management.
Away from the clinic, I enjoy family life with my husband and our five children.
Professional Associations:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Trained Medical Consultant in Natural Family Planning
- American Academy Fertility Care Providers
- Catholic Medical Association
Education, Training and Certifications:
- Professional Education: Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Augsburg College 2004
- NCCPA – National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Creighton Model Fertility Care System – Certified Practitioner & Medical Consultant
Personal Profile
I have been serving patients and their families as part of the healthcare team at AALFA Family Clinic since the fall of 2004. My specialty is Family Medicine. As a P.A., I take thorough histories, perform physical exams, interpret lab test results, prescribe treatments and educate my patients. I collaborate closely with my supervising physician and refer to specialists as needed to provide the best care to my patients. I find it rewarding to work with woman who struggle with infertility, PMS, irregular menstrual cycles, repetitive miscarriage and polycysitc ovarian disease. I also provide care in the areas of well-child checks, diabetes care and simple office procedures.
My husband, Mark, and I with our three children live in St. Paul. We are active participants in our parish and a lay Catholic community in West St. Paul. For fun, we enjoy spending time with family and friends, going on walks, hiking, camping and gardening.
Professional Associations:
- American Academy of Physicians Assistants
- Minnesota Academy of Physicians Assistants
Dr. Matthew Anderson, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education, Training and Certifications:
- Medical School: University of South Dakota School of Medicine, 1978
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1982
- Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1984
Personal Profile
I was in private OB/GYN practice in Burlington, Iowa for 22 years. In 2003, my wife and I moved to Minnesota to be nearer to 3 of our 4 children and 10 of our now 14 grandchildren. I joined AALFA in December, 2010 and now practice OB/GYN here. I work at the St. John's and St. Joseph's hospitals for inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care. I provide a full range of OB/GYN care including high risk obstetrics, infertility, laparoscopy, vaginal surgery and soon, tubal ligation reversals. I also provide all manner of outpatient gynecology. Obstetrics and gynecology is my calling from God and a profession I love.
I cherish the life-affirming focus of AALFA and am glad to be included with the doctors at AALFA.
Professional Associations:
- American Medical Association
- American Association of Prolife Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Hippocratic Registry of Physicians
