Kathy Coffman, MD
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Transplantation Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Cleveland, OH 44195
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Psychiatry and Psychology
Lutheran Hospital
1730 W. 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- AIDS & HIV
- Alcoholism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Schizophrenia
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Dr. Coffman served as a Consultant to a respiratory hospital for six years, and has published in the area of psychological issues in lung disease. She has extensive experience with AIDS patients, and has worked with many patients with depression, panic disorder and social phobia.
Dr. Coffman has an interest in psychological issues in celiac disease. She also has an interest in cultural issues in consultation-liaison psychiatry, and how these affect treatment outcomes. She has surveyed patients and family members on attitudes regarding xenografting in transplantation.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2007
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System
Consultation Liaison, Psychiatry
Ann Arbor,
MI USA
1989
Residency - University of Chicago Hospitals
Psychiatry
Chicago,
IL USA
1987
Internship - Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center
Internal medicine
Chicago,
IL USA
1984
Graduate School - Wayne State University
Post-Bachelor Program
Detroit,
MI USA
1983
Medical Education - Wayne State University School of Medicine
MD Medical School
Detroit,
MI USA
1983
Undergraduate - Michigan State University
East Lansing,
MI USA
1978
Additional Training
- Board-certified in psychiatry
- Board-certified in geriatric psychiatry
- Board-certified in addiction psychiatry
- Board-certified in psychosomatic medicine
Professional Highlights
- Spoke at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C., on outcomes with alcoholic liver transplant patients
- Participant on the Step Two Committee for the United States Medical Licensing Exam for the National Board of Medical Examiners.
- Section Editor for the psychiatric, financial and ethical issues section of Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation
Certifications
- Psychiatry
- Psychiatry - Geriatric Psychiatry
- Psychiatry - Addiction Psychiatry
- Psychiatry - Psychosomatic Medicine
Specialty Interests
Transplant psychiatry, ethics, substance abuse.
Awards & Honors
- Fellow of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
- Best Doctors in Los Angeles
Memberships
- Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
Research & Publications
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45 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.8 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
9 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 13, 2019
Dr Coffman had always been in our corner. it is truly amazing her knowledge. Dr Coffman puts you right at ease,
Reviewed on May 24, 2019
Dr koffman is very honest and i really emjoy her as my dr and i reallyrespect her
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2019
I have recommended Dr Cauffman to others. her care is exceptional. she always explains everything so I understand completely.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2019
I don't have enough superlatives for Dr. Coffman. She is an excellent doctor, and is very kind and compassionate. In short, she is the best doctor, in her specialty, that I have ever dealt with.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2019
we like Dr. Coffman and always enjoy our visit with her. she is a wonderful, friendly dr
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2019
He is the first doctor that I've ever had to go to that is courteous kind and talks to you not at you I look forward to having her be my doctor for years to come
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2019
Dr. did not return my chart question with answer!
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2018
Dr. Coffman greeted me by the way and we went right into my appointment. She was very compassionate
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2018
Dr. was running a little behind as it was the end of the day. I didn't mind though, as I felt assured she would also take the amount of time needed to talk to me. And she did.