Justin Coffeen, clinical research professional in Lakewood Ranch, Florida

About Justin Coffeen

Justin Coffeen is a clinical research professional based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, with a background that spans chiropractic practice, academic instruction, military service, and clinical research across multiple therapeutic areas.

He holds a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. From 2013 to 2017, he practiced as a chiropractic physician with a clinical emphasis on sports injury management and rehabilitation. During that same period, he worked in a medical chronic pain clinic, instructing patients in physical rehabilitation and performing Functional Capacity Evaluations. He also taught anatomy, physiology, histology, and pathology at Life Chiropractic College West from 2013 to 2016.

In 2017, Justin enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in a medical unit. He received an honorable discharge in 2020 with a 100% permanent and total VA disability rating. Following his service, he entered clinical research, beginning in orthopedics and going on to contribute to studies in oncology and hepatology. He holds IHI Good Clinical Practice certification for clinical research professionals.

Outside of work, Justin runs regularly, reads broadly, and travels when he can. He enjoys films and shares his home with his cat. These interests reflect qualities also present in his professional life: focus, follow-through, and a consistent engagement with whatever he takes on.


Education & Credentials

  • Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
  • IHI Good Clinical Practice Certification

Clinical Experience

  • Chiropractic physician, sports injury and rehabilitation (2013–2017)
  • Medical chronic pain clinic — physical rehabilitation and FCEs (2013–2017)
  • Instructor, Life Chiropractic College West — anatomy, physiology, histology, pathology (2013–2016)

Research Areas

  • Orthopedics
  • Oncology
  • Hepatology

Military Service

  • United States Air Force, medical unit (2017–2020)
  • Honorably discharged, 100% P&T VA disability rating
Justin Coffeen — clinical research professional based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Focus, follow-through, and a consistent engagement with whatever he takes on.