Dr. Katherine F. Guthrie, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Katherine F. Guthrie, who serves patients in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Guthrie is a diligent family physician specializing in obstetrics. Her professional interests include complex medical care, office procedures, and community medicine. Holding more than four decades of experience, Dr. Guthrie practices out of Allina Health United Family Physicians Clinic in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Allina Health United Family Physicians Clinic is a community-based clinic serving a diverse population while welcoming all who seek care. The clinic provides primary care for all ages, including mental health and addiction services, obstetrics, prenatal care, and geriatric care. Also, she is affiliated with United Hospital, a 556-bed non-profit hospital that serves St. Paul and the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area. Educated in the United States, Dr. Guthrie graduated with her Medical Degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1976. She then went on to perform both her internship and residency in family medicine at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center. Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties. Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. Dr. Guthrie’s personal interests include listening to music, walking, and exploring the outdoors. She speaks English, Spanish, and Japanese.

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