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