Dr. Avon C Coffman DO
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
5330 N Oak Trfy Suite 201 Kansas City MO, 64118About
Dr. Avon Coffman is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Coffman specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1976
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 1976
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Sleep Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Deviated Septum
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
- Goiter
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