Jordan D. Salmon, MD
Dr. Salmon brings a decade of experience as a board-certified family physician and a deeply personal commitment to helping patients take back control of their health. His own journey through significant health challenges reshaped how he practices medicine.
After completing medical school, Dr. Salmon served on active duty in the United States Air Force, beginning with his family medicine training at Nellis Air Force Base. He served overseas at RAF Lakenheath, England as an emergency care physician, and later at Luke Air Force base as medical director.
In 2023, Dr. Salmon founded Health Rising in Houston, Texas, a practice rooted in trust, simplicity, and the belief that empowered patients can achieve incredible outcomes. He was recruited to join The Family Doctor in 2026 to modernize and expand clinical operations. He has particular expertise in medical acupuncture and obesity medicine.
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Board Certified (2019). American Board of Family Medicine
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Residency in Family Medicine (2019). Nellis Air Force Base
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Doctorate of Medicine (2016). Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
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Bachelor of Science, Exercise, Spanish (2012). Brigham Young University
Dr. Salmon is a native of Utah and is fluent in Spanish. He enjoys spending time with his family.
Paul D. Kartchner, MD, MPH
A native of Southern Arizona, Dr. Kartchner attended the University of Arizona for both undergraduate and medical school. He completed a residency in family medicine at St. Louis University and later received a degree in public health from Johns Hopkins University.
Following medical school, Dr. Kartchner served ten years on active duty in the United States Air Force. During this time, he participated in numerous overseas assignments, including multiple humanitarian missions to the Amazon Basin and deployments to Iraq and the Horn of Africa. He later served as a flight surgeon in the 162nd Fighter Wing of the Arizona Air National Guard. He provided medical support for F-16 and MQ-9 aircrew before retiring from the military after 23 years of service.
He currently serves with the Southern Arizona Rescue Association, an all-volunteer search and rescue organization under the direction of the Pima County Sheriff's Department. He participates regularly in overseas medical missions and has practiced medicine in fifteen countries and five continents.
Dr. Kartchner founded The Family Doctor in 2014. In 2026, he transitioned to a part-time role with the practice in order to spend more time in overseas work.
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Master of Public Health, Global Health (2013). Johns Hopkins University
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Degree of Fellow (2012). American Academy of Family Physicians
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Board Certified by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons & the American Board of Family Medicine
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Residency in Family Medicine (2007). St. Louis University
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Certificate in Travel Health (2007). International Society of Travel Medicine
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Doctorate of Medicine (2004). The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
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Bachelor of Arts, Spanish (2000). The University of Arizona
Dr. Kartchner was born in Tucson and raised in nearby Benson. He is fluent in Spanish and loves to travel. He and his wife Jeanie are the parents of four children.
Moechia Reeves, MA
Moechia ("Moe") Reeves is the practice's office manager and medical assistant. She is a graduate of Galen College in Louisville, Kentucky. She received her training as a medical assistant at Pima Medical Institute where she graduated with honors. Moechia has an extensive background in customer service with over 20 years of experience.
A native of Kentucky, Moechia moved to Arizona in 2010 with her husband and four children.
Jeanie Kartchner, MA
Jeanie is the practice's compliance officer and part-time medical assistant. She is a Tucson native and completed her associate's degree through Eastern Arizona College and her bachelor's degree in Business Management through the University of Phoenix. She also has training in medical assisting from Pima Community College. She is the proud mom of 4 children and has had the privilege of exploring the world with her husband.
When she is not in the office she teaches aqua aerobics at local gyms, coaches Special Olympic athletes, gardens, sings and reads.
