AALFA Staff

Dr. Paul J. Spencer, D.O.

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

Personal Profile
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.

​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.

Clinic Hours / Appointments

Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Appointments: 651-653-0062

Urgent Care / After-Hours Care

We offer same day appointments during regular clinic hours for Urgent Care.

After-hours our doctors are on-call through our answering service: 651-653-0062

Dr. Mary M. Paquette, M.D.

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.

Dr. Matthew J. Paquette, M.D.

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

Dr. Kathleen Kobbermann, M.D.

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 obstetrics. 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 six children.

Cheryl McKee, PA-C, MPAS

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 women who struggle with infertility, PMS, irregular menstrual cycles, repetitive miscarriage and polycystic ovarian disease. I also provide care in the areas of well-child checks, diabetes care, and simple office procedures.

Patrick G Spencer FNP-C, MSN, RN

Education, Training, and Certifications
* MSN from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences * BA in Nursing College of St. Thomas 1985 * Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner through ANCC * Military Service – 20 years
* United States Air Force, Major, Retired

Personal Profile
I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 1996. I worked in various Family Practice Clinics in the USAF and after retiring in 2005, I worked as a FNP at AALFA Family Clinic for 2 years. Before returning to AALFA full time in 2015, I worked in an Urgent Care/Walk-in Clinic Setting.

My nursing experience in the USAF includes female surgical ward, outpatient oncology, in and out patient pediatrics, labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn nursery units.

I am blessed to practice at AALFA where I enjoy a broad range of family medical care and strive to help patients obtain optimal health habits. Faith and family are my greatest blessings.

Professional Associations 

* Curatio Board Member - Apostolate of Catholic healthcare professionals

OB/GYN  TEAM

Dr. Matthew Anderson, M.D., OB/GYN

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 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 Pro-life Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Hippocratic Registry of Physicians

Dr. Elizabeth Nordin, M.D., OB/GYN

Education, Training, and Certifications
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
Fellowship in Medical and Surgical NaProTechnology: Saint Paul VI Institute
Advanced Laparoscopic and Microsurgery Training: MOET Institute 

Personal Profile
I am honored to be a part of patients’ lives as an OBGYN. I specialize in the treatment of infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, painful and/or heavy menses, polycystic ovary syndrome, abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular menses, chronic endometritis, and premenstrual syndrome. I am grateful to have advanced surgical training in NaProTechnology and microsurgery. My surgical areas of interest include detailed evaluation for and treatment of endometriosis with laser excision, treatment of pelvic adhesions, and removal of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Surgical techniques include laparoscopic, robotic, microsurgical, and utilization of laser for dissection and excision of endometriosis and other pathology. Surgical focus is on reparative pelvic surgery with a special emphasis on adhesion prevention techniques and preservation of fertility. I have a special interest in fallopian tube microsurgery including fallopian tube reanastomosis to correct blockage in the middle of the tube or reverse tubal ligation and fimbrioplasty/neosalpingostomy to correct blockage at the end of the tube. I perform selective hysterosalpingogram, a more precise form of HSG which assesses each fallopian tube separately, and fallopian tube recanalization which can reopen a fallopian tube that is blocked near the uterus. I provide obstetric care including preconception consultation, prenatal care, delivery, and postpartum care.  I am an Autoimmune Protocol Certified Coach and am in the process of becoming a certified practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine. 

I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter especially in the outdoors. 

Dr. Grace Carson, M.D., OB/GYN

Education, Training, and Certifications

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2018
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Mercy Hospital St. Louis 2022

Personal profile

I joined AALFA OBGYN in September 2022, and I am overjoyed to be working with excellent and like-minded physicians who share similar values. I am an OB/GYN and provide full-spectrum general obstetric and gynecologic care, including high risk obstetrics, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, office gynecology, general well woman care, and laparoscopic and vaginal surgery for gynecologic conditions. I am currently being trained as a Medical Consultant for the Creighton Model Fertility Care System. It is an honor and privilege for me to be able to take care of women in this field of medicine. 

I enjoy spending time with my family, reading books, and exploring the outdoors through swimming, running, hiking, and skiing.

Professional Associations

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Catholic Medical Association
American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Abby Tierney, PA-C, MPAS

Education, Training, and Certifications

Professional education: Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, St. Catherine University 2015
NCCPA- National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Personal profile

I joined AALFA in August 2019. I specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, working with Dr. Anderson and Dr. Nordin.

Prior to my time at AALFA, I practiced in urgent care and emergency medicine for 3.5 years. I began at AALFA after my the birth of my first son, and to help other women conceive and carry their own babies to term is the greatest joy of my career. It is humbling and inspiring to be able to practice in a pro-life environment where I can truly live out my faith in the workplace.

I love working with women to help them achieve and have healthy pregnancies, work through menstrual cycle difficulties and hormonal problems, treat infertility, and define and realize their overall health goals.

Outside of work, I live with my husband and 2 young sons in the north metro. As a family, we love to be active and can often be caught on family runs with a big stroller and lots of snacks. Living out my vocation as a mother and wife is the most fulfilling challenge and gift I have ever received.

Laura Driscoll, PA-C, MPAS, (soon to be: CFCPA)

Education, Training, and Certifications

Masters in Physician Assistant Studies; Bethel University, 2020
In Progress; Certified FertilityCare Physician Assistant
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry; Saint Catherine University, 2016

Personal profile

I was born and raised in Elk River, Minnesota and have spent most of my life within the Twin Cities. I completed my undergraduate degree in Chemistry at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN and pursued my Master's in Physician Assistant Studies at Bethel University, graduating in 2020. I first gravitated towards women's health while helping start The Dare Women's Foundation in Tanzania, Africa; an organization that supports small businesses for women and feminine hygiene education.

I specialize in helping women with cycle irregularities, recurrent pregnancy loss, high risk pregnancy and infertility. I am a Creighton Practitioner and trained Medical Consultant. Helping women, determining the root cause of disease, and advocating for my patient's brings me great joy.

Walking alongside women as they navigate their physical, spiritual, and emotional health is a privilege and an honor, and I thank God for this opportunity every single day.

Amy Borash, PA-C, MPAS

Education, Training, and Certifications

Professional Education: Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, St. Catherine University 2016
Certifications: NCCPA - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants

Personal Profile

I joined AALFA in the Spring of 2022. Prior to joining AALFA, I spent 5 years working in rural family medicine in Central Minnesota. I have always felt very humbled to have the opportunity to practice medicine and care for others. I feel so fortunate to be able to practice medicine at AALFA where the pro-life mission is at the center of our work!

My husband and I are blessed to have 5 young children. As a family we love to work together caring for all the animals on our farm, gardening, and spending most days exploring outside!