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Dr. Melinda Collins is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She completed her residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in 2014 and went on to pursue fellowship training in rheumatology at Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine, finishing in 2016. Dr. Collins holds board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is fluent in English.
Dr. Collins practices at HMH Rheumatology in Paramus, New Jersey, where she focuses on helping patients manage chronic joint and muscle conditions. Her expertise includes treating osteoarthritis, various forms of arthritis, and fibromyalgia. She performs joint injections to help reduce pain and inflammation for patients dealing with these challenging conditions.
Dr. Collins practices at HMH Rheumatology in Paramus, New Jersey, where she focuses on helping patients manage chronic joint and muscle conditions. Her expertise includes treating osteoarthritis, various forms of arthritis, and fibromyalgia. She performs joint injections to help reduce pain and inflammation for patients dealing with these challenging conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 22 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish | Speaks English |
| Paramus , NJ | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | |
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Certifications, License, & Education
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, 2014
American Board of Internal Medicine
Rheumatology, 2016
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, New Jersey, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine2016
Residency
Stony Brook University Hospital2014
Internship
Stony Brook University Hospital2012
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