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Dr. Avon Coffman, DO

Dr. Avon Coffman, DO

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Avon Coffman, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Kansas City, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Liberty Hospital and Lafayette Regional Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

5330 N Oak Trfy Ste 201 Kansas City, MO 64118

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Dr. Coffman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coffman

2.4
21 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Years ago I allowed this doctor to correct a deviated septum - a very routine procedure. However, he was distracted by having a medical student in the room. I experienced surgical awareness due to a lack of appropriate medication, but the nurse anesthetist didn’t notice. Nor did this doctor. it was literally his job to supervise this. After the surgery he confirmed I could quote him during the time I should have been unconscious. However, he later lied and the records somehow did not reflect the incompetent error of this doctor and nurse anesthetist. Bad human, bad doctor. Pass on this one. Find someone competent that prioritizes patients.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Oct 01, 2024
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Doesn’t listen, doesn’t care
He’s more concerned about me reading about his articles that he wrote than listening to me and my problems. He immediately recommended surgery for my deviated septum. My second opinion from another doctor said otherwise, and I have been fine ever since being treated for a sinus infection.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 16, 2023
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Went to him in 2014 with issues in my ear jaw and eye...told me I had dry mouth! I used biotene but it got worse.. went TWICE but he refused to listen to me and just basically told me he was DONE. Found out I had a nerve in my brain that was pinched! Trigeminal Neuralgia...luckily it went away after 6 mo BUT I spent 6 MONTHS in PAIN HELL ...he acted like a jerk and I will never refer anyone to him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 18, 2019
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Highly recommend Dr. Coffman. Very pleasant, explains his findings, and willing to answers questions. He is clearly very knowledgeable
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Frank in Kansas City, MO – Nov 30, 2016
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Dr. Coffman was wonderful. Very thorough and addressed all of our concerns. Even gave recommendations for primary care doctors since we just moved to the area. Would highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Seth in Kansas City, MO – Sep 21, 2016
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He does not listen to your issues, he has very poor bedside manners, he is very rough. I do not feel he cares about his patients nor does he enjoy his profession anymore, i have visited him 5 times now to give him a fair chance and i will be searching for someone new. I have spent hours waiting in the room for him, I do not trust his diagnosis, i have had second opinions and they differ, at no point as he even resolved a simple earache.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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montelabella in Mission, KS – Aug 16, 2016
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He took time to listen to my symptoms and discuss allergy treatments. Had good bedside manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Middletown, OH – Mar 09, 2016
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Great, would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jane D in Kansas City, MO – Feb 10, 2016
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Dr. Avon Coffman, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Kansas City, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1976....read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Usaf Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • P.g. Institute And Kakatiya University / Nizam's Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1976
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology®
Facial Plastic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Practice

Midwest Medical Specialists PA5330 N Oak Trfy Ste 201 Kansas City, MO 64118
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Practice

Lafayette Regional Health Center1500 State St Lexington, MO 64067
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    • Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
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