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Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1996)
Professional interests include: laparoscopic kidney surgery, suture removal, axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), and more.
1304 Montello Avenue
Hood River, OR 97031

Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD is a general surgeon in Hood River, OR specializing in general surgery. He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD is affiliated with Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Providence, Providence Medford Medical Center and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.

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Office Locations

1304 Montello Avenue
Hood River, OR 97031
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Some issues Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

  • Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
  • Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)

Hepatectomy, or liver resection, is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of the liver to treat cancer or other diseases. The liver is divided into one left and one right lobe, and each lobe is divided into segments. The amount of liver removed is dependent on factors such as the size, location, and number of tumors or other lesions. The following are types of liver resection:

  • Wedge resection, which removes a small piece of the liver for small lesions
  • Segmentectomy, which removes a single segment of the liver, allowing the surgeon to treat tumors in multiple places without removing too much of the liver
  • Trisegmentectomy, which removes around 70% of the liver
  • Lobectomy, which removes the entire left or right lobe

Liver resection can be performed laparoscopically or through open surgery. Laparoscopic liver resection is a minimally invasive surgery that requires a few tiny incisions on the abdomen, through which the surgeon inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope). Open hepatectomy is performed through a laparotomy, which makes one large incision on the abdomen. Although a laparoscopic liver resection is associated with less pain and quicker recovery, patients may have to undergo an open liver resection depending on factors such as the location of the tumor and previous abdominal operations they have had.

After the liver resection, patients will stay in the hospital for up to six days. The recovery period will vary based on how much of the liver was removed. Limiting consumption of alcohol and light physical activity, such as walking, can help patients to have a speedy recovery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 48
inpatient care 48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 22
inpatient care 22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 18
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 13
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 52
inpatient care 52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 27
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 11
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2014

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 12
inpatient care 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 22
inpatient care 22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 11
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2016

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 19
inpatient care 19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 11
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 14
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2018

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 27
inpatient care 27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 31
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 37
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2019

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 32
inpatient care 32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 24
Female 12
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 12
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 23
inpatient care 23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hood River, OR were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care 28
inpatient care 28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 16
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 3
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 6
85 and over 2
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 12

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 15
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Cancer 10
Dementia 0

Education & Training

Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Robert Packer Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Robert Packer Hospital (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
Providence
Providence Medford Medical Center
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health
TRICARE Prime
TRICARE For Life
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA Open Access Plus
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Blue California
CHAMPVA
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Providence
Regence
US Family Health Plan
Medicare AB
Aetna PROV Employee POS
Moda Connexus Network
Age Right Marquis Advantage
Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 144 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hood River, OR. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-30
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Coffman did a good job of explaining all that would take place for my colonoscopy and so did his staff. When I walked In the office I was 1st greeted by the friendly receptionist who checked me in, then In the room I was greeted by the woman who explained EVERYTHING that would take place and answered all of my questions. She was very knowledgeable and took her time explaining and then answering my questions. Next Dr. Coffman came In and also visited with me and then answered questions. Last, I met with the scheduler and that went well too. I left with all of the Information I needed! I left thinking that Dr. Coffman's office seems to run very smoothly because of a knowledgeable Dr and his staff!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-19
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I got a quick referral to 1st available surgeon, Dr. Coffman, for a suspected hernia but that was a 5 day wait. He agreed that surgery was necessary. Then my surgery was set for 1st available opening. That was an 11 day wait. During the wait times I could have aggravated the injury so that was a worry. My surgery visit went very smoothly with everyone prepared. Everyone attending me was attentive and communicated clearly. My wife picked me up less than 3 hrs after she dropped me off.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-04
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I appreciated Dr. Coffman's compassion and explanation regarding my procedure and the subsequent complication that resulted in an additional procedure. He set me at ease regarding my recovery and reassured me about my concerns regarding an insurance issue. He was kind and not at all dismissive. I'm really grateful for that.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-12
Patient verified via Press Ganey
The provider was not given basic ED information from MCMC and was still able to communicate the information necessary for me to understand the necessity of the colonoscopy and how the diagnosis/results work. I found the entire staff friendly and would definitely feel comfortable recommending to friends and family.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-29
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Coffman is outstanding. He is knowledgable, explains things well, a good listener, and is very personable. I feel like he wants to give the utmost care to his patients. In the past he has performed two colonoscopies and two endoscopies for me. I feel like I'm in great hands with Dr. Coffman.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-10
Patient verified via Press Ganey
When I called for appointment for minor surgery, the front desk did not give me any details or much info/assurance or prep and were very abrupt.. I became very anxious about the procedure. The provider was great and helpful once I got there, but I needed more explanation etc prior to this.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-06
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I was seen by the doctor immediately. He is extremely knowledgeable, explained everything in great detail, scheduled a test. Shortly thereafter, I received a phone call explaining results in detail and scheduled a follow-up. In other words, I received superb care!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-18
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I was super fortunate to have Dr. Coffman take care of my emergency appendectomy. He and his team were skilled, caring, thoughtful, and efficient. A real blessing to have such exceptional emergency care in Hood River. Super grateful to all involved.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-06-18
Patient verified via Press Ganey
The doctor could not meet with me during our appointment because of an emergency. He called later that afternoon to discuss my upcoming procedure and answer my questions. I appreciated the timely and attentive follow up call.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-10
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Coffman has wonderful bedside manner, always takes the time necessary to explain and answer questions, follows up promptly, is a master of his craft. Truly grateful to have him on my medical team!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephan W. Coffman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Davol Inc. $223 Phasix Mesh
$118 		PHASIX
$62 		BD MAX
$32 		Progel
$11
Covidien LP $11
$11
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $234

Biography

Dr. Stephan Coffman is a general surgery specialist. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Coffman include achalasia, sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), and gastrostomy (G-tube insertion). Dr. Coffman's professional affiliations include Providence Medford Medical Center and Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. He can take Regence, Blue California, United Healthcare POS, and more. His practice in Hood River, OR is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. After attending Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Dr. Coffman completed his residency training at Robert Packer Hospital.

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