Kiona Coleman, MD

Dr. Kiona Coleman is a board-certified Family Medicine and Life Style Medicine physician who has joined Internal Medicine Associates of Plano. She attended Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock and completed her residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Tyler. Dr. Coleman was drawn to the field of medicine with a strong desire to serve underprivileged areas and educate people about their health.

She had the opportunity to fulfill this calling during her six-year tenure at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, a rural health center, where she served as the Lead Physician and Medical Director. During her time at CHRISTUS, Dr. Coleman managed a patient panel of over 1,500 individuals, collaborating closely with specialists and hospitalists to ensure continuity of care for patients of all ages. Her unwavering commitment was to "provide the best care" to all her patients.

Lifestyle Medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes the role of a healthy lifestyle in preventing, treating, and even reversing diseases. This approach targets the modification of detrimental lifestyle habits to foster overall health and well-being. It encompasses six key pillars: adopting a nutritious diet, enhancing physical activity, managing stress efficiently, fostering strong social connections, ensuring sufficient sleep, and abstaining from harmful substance use.

Dr. Coleman is passionate about establishing strong doctor-patient relationships, describing the ideal connection as a partnership where patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. She believes that truly getting to know her patients and expanding her medical knowledge are the most rewarding aspects of her job.

In her free time, Dr. Coleman enjoys reading, dancing, and traveling. She also has a deep passion for American muscle cars.