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Keith A. Coffman, M.D.

  1. Neurologist

Keith A. Coffman, M.D., is board certified in Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities with expertise in pediatric-onset movement disorders and Tourette Syndrome.

Dr. Coffman attended medical school at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed his training in Pediatrics, Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He then obtained research training in Systems Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Coffman's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of pediatric-onset movement disorders, Tourette Syndrome, and children with neurodevelopmental disorders. His research interests align with his clinical practice expertise.

  1. Ataxia
  2. Cerebral palsy
  3. Chorea
  4. Dystonia
  5. Encephalitis
  6. Hypotonia
  7. Intellectual disability
  8. Myoclonus
  9. Neurodevelopmental disorder
  10. Spasticity
  11. Tourette syndrome
  12. Tremor
  1. Deep brain stimulation
  2. Medication management
  • Pediatric-onset movement disorders
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Deep Brain stimulator programming
  1. 2008
    Research Fellowship - Systems NeuroscienceSystems Neuroscience Institute, University of Pittsburgh
  2. 2007
    Residency - Child Neurology/Neurodevelopmental DisabilitiesChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  3. 2003
    Residency - PediatricsChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  4. 2001
    MDMilton S. Hershey College of Medicine, Penn State University-Hershey Medical Center
  5. 1997
    BA - Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, with DistinctionCollege of Arts & Sciences, Boston University

Certifications

  1. 2011
    Neurodevelopmental DisabilitiesAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  2. 2009
    Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    GRI Patient Impact AwardCureGRIN Foundation
  2. 2022
    Urgency AwardFamilieSCN2A Foundation
  3. 2020
    Shining Star Award, Top Rated Provider for the last calendar yearChildren's Mercy Kansas City
  4. 2016
    Daniel Scagliotti, MD Educator of the Year AwardChildren's Mercy Kansas City
  5. 2015
    Palatucci Advocacy Leadership AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
  6. 2015
    Golden Apple Mentor AwardChildren's Mercy Kansas City
  7. 2008
    Endowed InstructorshipUPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - 2022
    MemberChildren's Mercy Kansas City
  2. 2020 - present
    Vice ChairNeurodevelopmental Disabilities Examination Committee, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  3. 2020 - present
    MemberNeurodevelopmental Disabilities Maintenance of Certification Committee, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberFamilieSCN2A, Medical/Scientific Advisory Board
  5. 2017 - 2023
    Medical Advisory Board Co-DirectorTourette Association of America
  6. 2017 - 2020
    MemberNeurodevelopmental Disabilities Examination Committee, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  7. 2017 - 2020
    MemberChild Neurology Maintenance of Certification Pilot Project, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  8. 2015 - 2017
    MemberEthics Committee, Child Neurology Society
  9. 2015 - present
    Medical Advisory Board - MemberInternational Essential Tremor Foundation
  10. 2014 - 2023
    MemberScientific Program and Selection Committee, Child Neurology Society
  11. 2013 - 2024
    MemberChildren's Mercy Kansas City
  12. 2013 - 2024
    MemberChildren's Mercy Kansas City
  13. 2013 - 2016
    MemberChildren's Mercy Kansas City
  14. 2012 - present
    Medical Advisory Board - MemberTourette Association of America
  15. 2010 - present
    MemberTourette Association of America
  16. 2010 - present
    MemberMovement Disorder Society
  17. 2008 - present
    MemberSociety for Neuroscience
  18. 2004 - present
    MemberChild Neurology Society
  19. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology

Publications