Summary

Dr. Lester Collins specializes in neurology with over five decades of clinical experience treating neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and completed his neurology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Collins holds board certification in neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He provides care in English.

Dr. Collins practices at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Tyler, Texas, and maintains affiliations with UT Health Carthage. He treats patients with migraine headaches, including pediatric migraines, and helps manage benign essential tremor. His practice includes performing nerve conduction studies and electromyograms to diagnose neurological conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 51 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Neurology
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

910 E Houston St Ste 330Tyler, TX 75702

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51 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, French, Farsi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Tyler , TXHouston , TXSan Antonio , TXNew York , NY
Med School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston Med School: Universidad Nordestana Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: Newcastle University UK
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lester Collins IIi

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Healthcare Highways Health Plan
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - HMO
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lester Collins IIi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lester Collins IIi has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Neurology
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Medical School

University of Texas Medical School, HoustonGraduated in 1975
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston TxGraduated in 1975

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