Dr. Coulter's first college degree was a BA in Mass Communication from Wayland Baptist University where he started his career as a radio personality for both rock and country radio stations.  He then attended Texas Tech University where he received his Medical Doctor degree in 1990 graduating as an Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society member.

Dr. Coulter then became an Obstetrics and Gynecology resident at Parkland Hospital in Dallas graduating in 1994. He served as chief resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology, at Presbyterian Hospitals of Dallas from 1993-1994.

He then left for private practice at Dekalb Regional Hospital in Fort Payne, Alabama where he practiced for 25 years. During those years he served in various capacities such as Chairman of OB/GYN and Chief of the Medical Staff. He retired from full-time medicine in 2019. Since then he has enjoyed part-time practice at McDonough District Hospital serving briefly as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

In his spare time, Dr. Coulter plays guitar, reproduces period American furniture and, enjoys hiking and reading.