Partners

Anesthesiologists

Ryan Coleman, M.D.

University of Arkansas Medical School

I was born and raised in Fort Smith , Arkansas. After completing residency in 1996, my wife and I chose to return to Fort Smith. We have two grown children who were both very active in their schools here with extracurricular activities such as sports and dance. We have always found Fort Smith a good place for families with its choice of good public and private schools. There are plenty of outdoor activities locally and within a short drive including multiple lakes and hiking opportunities.

My wife and I have been part of the community for almost 25 years. My wife , Jami also has a business in the developing downtown area.

I feel like we have the privilege to practice in a quality anesthesia practice that allows us to do a wide array of cases while living in a city that affords a comfortable lifestyle.

I also like the fact that there are many close day trip and weekend destinations in larger cities that are easy drives from Fort Smith as well as our own regional airport that connects conveniently to more distant destinations.

Justin E. Chinwah, M.D.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Dr. Chinwah was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. He earned his bachelors degree in Exercise Science from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He worked as an exercise physiologist doing cardiac rehabilitation before enrolling in the college of medicine at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Subsequently he completed his Anesthesiology residency at UAMS in Little Rock prior to joining Western Arkansas Anesthesiology Associates in 2008.

In his spare time he and his wife Bailey enjoy spending time boating. He also enjoys flying and building airplanes and is a private pilot. Dr. Chinwah enjoys living in Fort Smith because of the friendly, laid back atmosphere and abundant outdoor activities close by.

John Coffman, M.D.

University of Arkansas Medical School

Dr. John Coffman is from Fort Smith, AR. After earning his bachelors degree at Hendrix College in Conway, AR, Dr. Coffman headed 30 minutes south to study medicine and at the University of Arkansas Medical School. After fulfilling his residency at UAMS, Dr. Coffman headed back to Fort Smith and joined WAA.

Dr. Coffman and his family have enjoyed the area of Fort Smith since it is so family friendly. If you need a place to golf, Dr. Coffman knows all the best places in the area.

Bert Glenn Main, DO

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Main grew up near Bristol, Tennessee. After attending King University for his undergraduate and East Tennessee State University for his graduate, Dr. Main headed to West Virginia to study at the School of Osteopathic Medicine and then headed to South Point Hospital for his Residency.

Dr. Main and his wife Kimberly and have two children, David and Kathleen. The Main family enjoys Fort Smith because it is a great town to raise a family. In his spare time, Dr. Main enjoys reading and running.

Melissa Hughes, M.D.

University of Arkansas Medical School

I’m originally from Taylor, a small town in southern Arkansas. After attending Southern Arkansas University, my family and I headed to central Arkansas for medical school and residency at University of Arkansas Medical School.

I’m married to a fishing fanatic and so my husband, Kevin, and I spend a lot of time on beautiful Lake Ouachita. Besides hanging out at the lake, I also enjoy coffee, reading, sewing, and machine embroidery.

Fort Smith is a beautiful community with a small town feel but with many of the amenities of a larger town. We are close to NW Arkansas, Tulsa, and even Dallas and Kansas City which gives us the opportunity for a lot more options. Not to mention all the lakes and areas for hiking and biking! Kevin and I came to Fort Smith for my job in 2010 but now it’s home and we love it. We have a great church and have made so many new friends that are now like family to us.