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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

910 E Houston St Ste 330Tyler, TX 75702

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Tyler , TXIrving , TXSan Antonio , TXIrving , TX
Med School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston Med School: PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: University of Texas Health Sciences Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Lester Collins IIi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Lester Collins IIi holds an active medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Neurology and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston in 1975 and U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx in 1975.

NPI Number

Lester Collins IIi's NPI number is 1750305710.

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