Dr. Kimberly Houghton

Dr. Kimberly Houghton has been at Internal Medicine Associates LLC since 2019.

Originally from Arizona, Kimberly Houghton, MD has been practicing Gastroenterology in Alaska since her arrival in 2019.

Dr. Houghton attended Medical School at Georgetown University School of Medicine. From there, she completed an Internal Medicine Residency program at University of Michigan Health System, and Gastroenterology Fellowship at Henry Ford Health System, serving as the Chief Fellow. In her time as Chief Fellow, she served in a leadership and mentorship capacity.  During her fellowship, Dr. Houghton received specialized training in complex liver disease, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders. She was recognized as a hand hygiene champion by the Henry Ford Health System during her fellowship.

Dr. Houghton originally wanted to be a veterinarian until she began volunteering at a local humane society. Due to the heartbreak of canine euthanasia, she resolved to pursue a career in medicine instead. She aimed to be a physician who could play an active role in quality health outcomes, offering solutions and support to her patients where possible, and putting forth her substantial educational background and expertise to use in serving her community.

In her career the best advice she ever received was, “Whatever you do, do the best you can for the patient so that you can always sleep well at night.”

Dr. Houghton understands that gastroenterology is an integral part of everyone’s daily life. She recognizes that there is a mind-gut connection that we do not fully understand. While “perfect” may not always be achievable, there can always be a better by taking slow steps to improve health and quality of life.

Dr. Houghton lives with her amazing husband, three energetic young children, and golden retriever.