Dr. Benjamin Scott Coffey D.O.
Family Practitioner
500 Decatur Pike Athens TN, 37303About
Dr. Benjamin Coffey is a family practitioner practicing in Athens, TN. Dr. Coffey specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Coffey possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Wv Sch of Osteo Med, Lewisburg Wv 1999
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 1999
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1999
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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