JanisS.CoffinDOFAAFP, FACMPE, PCMH CCE

Family Medicine • Augusta, GA

Chief Transformation Officer, Medical College of Georiga/ Augusta University

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Office
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912
Phone+1 706-721-4336

Fax+1 706-721-6572

Summary

Dr. Janis Coffin is a family physician in Augusta, GA. She received her medical degree from Kansas City University and has been in practice 19 years. She is experienced in healthcare delivery, healthcare reform,value based care and academic group practice.

Education & Training

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine/Capital Region Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1998 - 2001
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

GA State License 2005 - 2025
CO State License 2010 - 2021
MO State License 2016 - 2021
AOA Board of Family Physicians Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
NCQAPCMH Certified Content Expert

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians, 2012
Medical Executive Committee of MCG Health 2012
Resident Exemplary Teaching Award 2011
MCG-SOM, Academy of Medical Educators 2011
Medical Student Exemplary Teacher Award 2009, 2010
Thomas A. Sappington Award Department of Family Medicine (Teaching Award), MCG, Augusta, Georgia, 2007-2009, 2010
Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
Certified Medical Practice Executive MGMA (Medical Group Management Association), 2009
Alpha of Georgia Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2009
Outstanding Young Clinical Science Faculty Award Faculty Senate of the School of Medicine, 2008
AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) Alpha Omega Alpha Association, 2008
Red Rose Award American Medical Women's Association, 2007
Service Bar for service in the AOR, and the 4th Infantry Division Combat Patch 2004
Guest Speaker at the 7th Annual Force Health Protection Conference 2004
Commencement Speaker for the 2004 Graduating Class Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, 2004
Promotion to MAJOR in the United States Army 2004
Young Alumnus of the Year 2004 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, 2004
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Overseas 2004
National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 2004
Awards received during combat operations in Iraq: Army Commendation Medal 2004
Promotion to CAPTAIN in the United States Army 1998
Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship 1994
Female Swimmer of the Year for the Intermountain League, NCAA Division II 1994
Presidential Scholarship Award 1990-1993, 1994
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

41 citations
Vision Loss in Older Adults.
Allen L. Pelletier, Ledy Rojas-Roldan, Janis Coffin
American Family Physician. 2016-08-01
19 citations
Social media and you: what every physician needs to know.
Bindiya Chauhan, Ruth George, Janis Coffin
The Journal of Medical Practice Management. 2012-11-01
7 citations
Hospital care quality information from the consumer perspective.
Rosiland Harrington, Fanta Kasiah, Janis Coffin
Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia. 2013-01-01

Journal Articles

Deep Venous Thrombosis: Risk Factors and Prevention.
Coffin, J.S, Resident & Staff Physician
Using Scribes to Enhance Efficiency and Productivity in the Offic.
Coffin, J.S., Khan N, Case in Point
Changing Time and Tides of Healthcare: Starting To Swim.
George, RS, Coffin, JS, Pratt A, MGMA Connexion
Cultivating Patient Engagement
Janis Coffin, DO, FAAFP; Carla Duffie, DNP, MHSA, RN; Thad Wilkins, MD, FAAFP; Patrick Hatch, BS, Journal of Healthcare Information Management
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Books/Book Chapters

Essential Evidence.
Chapter: STDs (lymphognanuloma venereum)
Coffin J, Ford AEditors: Ebell MH.John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
Essential Evidence.
Chapter: Pelvic Pain
Coffin J, Harrell JEditors: Ebell MH.John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
Essential Evidence.
Chapter: Amphetamine Toxicity
Coffin J, Fasoranti CEditors: Ebell MH.John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
Essential Evidence.
Chapter: Diverticulitis
Wilkins T, Coffin J, Holmes KEditors: Ebell MH.John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
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Lectures

Electronic Medical Record.
Family Medicine Intern Orientation
Academic Medicine and Women Physicians.
American Medical Women’s Association, MCG Campus
The Department of Family Medicine is Focused and Dedicated to Providing Patient and Family Centered Care to all of Their Patients.
Patient Family Centered Care Conference, GHSU MCG Health, 2011
Alternative Practice Models.
Department of Family Medicine, GHSU MCG Health
Seasonal Allergies, Augusta Chamber Women in Business.
Augusta, GA
Raft Debate.
Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA
10 Guidelines to Help Women Stay Healthy.
Lunch and Learn Seminar, MCG Campus
Personal Financial Management Conflict Management.
Dept. of Family Medicine Resident Retreat Program
Wellness Retreat, Women’s Health.
Lunch and Learn Seminar, Physicians Practice Group Employees
Patient Navigator: Navigating Health Care Barriers Using Health Information Technology (HIT).
Conference on Practice Improvement, Greenville, SC (poster presentation)
Practice Management.
Family Medicine Intern Orientation
Pulmonary Embolism.
PA Students, 2008-2010
Seminar Helps Women Live Healthier in 2010.
Pain Medicine Lecture.
Department of Family Medicine, GHSU MCG Health
PCMH Meaningful Use lecture.
Department of Family Medicine, GHSU MCG Health
Practice Management Series, “Contracts”.
Department of Family Medicine, GHSU MCG Health
Controversies in Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations, GHSU MCG Health.
Clinical lecture regarding SOB to 1st Year Medical School Class.
Combat Related Injuries.
Noon Lecture to the 2nd Year Medical Class
Prenatal Care.
Dept. of Family Medicine Intern Orientation, 2006
Newborn Exam.
Dept. of Family Medicine Intern Orientation
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.
Multiple locations, 2006-2009
Women’s Health.
Dept. of Family Medicine, Resident Educational Conference; Augusta, GA, 2006
Interviewing/CV for Employment.
Dept. of Family Medicine, Resident Educational Conference; Augusta, GA
Chest Pain.
Dept. of Family Medicine, Resident Educational Conference; Augusta, GA, 2005
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Other

Heat Exhaustion.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Medical Issues in the Community. Augusta, GA
Lead-based Paint.
Coffin, JS, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
Health Benefits of Honey.
Coffin J, Channel 26 and on the WB
Augusta, GA
Listeria Contamination Related to an Oscar Mayer Recall.
Coffin J, Channel 12
http://www.wrdw.com
Augusta, GA
Common Winter Ailments.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Augusta, GA
E. coli.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Augusta, GA
Meningitis.
Coffin J, Augusta Family Magazine
Augusta, GA
Medical Myths.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Augusta, GA
The Rising Trend of Children with High Blood Pressure.
Coffin J, various times WGAC 580 AM
Augusta, GA
Prescription drug abuse in teens.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
Heat-related illness.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
Medical Minute.
Dr. Sean Francis, Dr. John McDonough, Dr. Laura Irwin and Dr. Janis Coffin, women’s health issues
Augusta, GA
Shingles-The Chance I Don’t Want To Take (video).
Coffin J, Georgia Health News
How the Medical Home Enhances the treatment of Patients with Chronic Disease.
Presenters R. A. Gabbay, P. Balkan, J Coffin
http://www.dorlandhealth.com/webinars/chronic_disease_medical_home/
CDC urges baby boomers to get tested for Hepatitis C.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
What's Going Around - Who can call me quickly with the rundown?
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
Discussion of Women’s Health Good Morning Augusta.
Coffin J, Channel 6
Augusta, GA
Women’s Health.
Coffin J, Channel 6 news
Augusta, GA
LifeSkills for Women” & “Routine Care is Best from Clinic, Not ER.
Coffin J, the Augusta Chronicle featuring the article
Augusta, GA
Fighting Back, Prevention and Early Detection Make the Difference.
Coffin J, Columbia County Magazine featuring the article
Evans, GA
What’s Going Around -Strep Throat, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis and Upper Respiratory Infection.
Coffin J, Channel 12
Augusta, GA
Influenza vs the Common Cold: What to look for.
Coffin J, Channel 26
Augusta, GA
Flu.
Coffin J, Channel 12
What's Going Around.
Coffin J
Medical Issues in the Community, Augusta, GA , 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011,
Family Medicine Patient Navigator.
J.T. Wilkins; J.A. Coffin, etc
http://www.georgiahealth.edu/patientnavigator/index.html
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