Meet Dr. Bonita Coe, Internal Medicine Physician, Author, Wellness and Lifestyle Management Consultant.
How to Help Your Doctor Help You
A practical guide to becoming your own best health advocate.
This book helps you take control of your health before it becomes overwhelming. With real stories and actionable tips, Dr. Bonita Coe shows you how to prepare for doctor appointments, ask the right questions when you get there, avoid preventable illness and become an engaged partner with your doctor as you embark upon a journey toward wellness.
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My first in-person book talk and book signing was on Saturday, March 1, 2025!
Book Release Party for How to Help Your Doctor Help You
About Me
Bonita Coe, M.D., M.B.A. is an experienced primary care physician.
Her extensive career in the field of Internal Medicine spans over two decades, giving her a wealth of experience. Throughout the course of her lengthy career, she has worked in a number of settings, including outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals, where she has provided medical care to adult patients.
Dr. Coe's advice can help improve how you approach improving your health and get more benefit out of your doctors as partners in your care.
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Maintaining a lifestyle that keeps your heart healthy, is one of the most important things that you can do. Illnesses
Dr. Coe is not only in demand as a public speaker, but she also has a prolific writing career. She is the author of a large number of essays on health and wellness that have been published in print and online on a variety of professional, community, and hospital websites and platforms. Her experience in the professional world has included telemedicine, private practice and group practice settings.
Comprehensive Care for Adults
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Proactive Disease Prevention
Dr. Coe believes prevention is power. She advocates for intentional daily choices—like healthy eating, regular screenings, and smart self-monitoring—to help adults stay ahead of illness before it begins.
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Personalized Chronic Condition Support
Dr. Coe helps patients navigate chronic illness with clarity and compassion. Her care plans reduce being overwhelmed, improve symptoms, and empower people to reclaim their quality of life.
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Personalized Chronic Condition Support
Dr. Coe helps patients navigate chronic illness with clarity and compassion. Her care plans reduce being overwhelmed, improve symptoms, and empower people to reclaim their quality of life.
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Whole-Person Wellness Coaching
Dr. Coe addresses more than symptoms—she helps patients shift their mindset. By connecting physical health with mental and emotional well-being, she teaches adults how to become lifelong advocates for their own care.
