Dr. Alex Coffman’s path to becoming an oncologist is etched with a profound personal experience—when his grandfather passed from head and neck cancer. This became a driving force, leading him toward a career dedicated to oncology.
A first-generation college graduate and physician, he harbored a lifelong desire to be a physician, a calling that has filled his life with purpose.
Alex’s passion for conservation led him to Trinidad and Tobago. Engaged in a month-long project, he tagged giant leatherback turtles, tracked their migratory and breeding patterns, and protected them from poachers. This unique experience reflects his commitment to healing not only in the clinic but also in the broader context of environmental stewardship.
Alex admires his patients’ strength and perseverance which serves as a constant reminder of life’s priorities, inspiring him to navigate the complexities of cancer care with empathy and unwavering dedication.
Style of Care:
Alex is thorough, and reasonable with his approach. He uses logic and best-known practices to determine an effective plan.
Key Traits:
- Calm
- Dependable
- Detail-oriented
Education:
Medical School:
University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Residency:
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Board Certification:
- Radiation Oncology
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Distinctions
Alex Coffman, MD
- First-generation college graduate
- Special interest in breast cancer, head and neck cancer, lung cancer, and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
More About Alex:
Born in:
Salt Lake City, UT
Father of two
Interests: Running, hiking, soccer, concerts, poker, weight lifting and playing video games and building LEGO sets with his two sons
Time Zones: Since 2015, he has lived in 4 different time zones (Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern).
Pets: Two golden retrievers named Chloe and Zelda.
Conservation: Engaged in a month-long project in Trinidad and Tobago where he tagged giant leatherback turtles, tracked their migratory and breeding patterns, and protected them from poachers.
College: First-generation college graduate
Running Club: He is a member of the RELENTLESS Runners. For every mile, we contribute to our patients during the holidays.
Favorite Movie: Home Alone
Football: For over a decade, he joins his friends every year from college for a Utah University away game.
What Alex's patients have to say:
Anonymous
Patient
Sheboygan, WI
Answered all my questions and open was open for more.
Michael W.
Patient
Green Bay, WI
Dr. Coffman is great. He listens to my concerns and explains everything. His concern is about me.
Barbara B.
Patient
Green Bay, WI
Made me feel comfortable and was well informed about my case.
Ralph H.
Patient
Green Bay, WI
Dr. Coffman was excellent. Answered all the questions we had before we even asked them.
