Summary

Meet Dr. Michael J. Collins, MD

Michael J. Collins, MD, is a Fellowship trained spine surgeon with Pontchartrain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Collins grew up in Kenner, LA. He graduated valedictorian of Jesuit High School and Summa Cum Laude from Louisiana State University. He then attended medical school at LSU New Orleans and went on to do his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Afterwards, Dr. Collins completed an Orthopedic and Neurological Spine Surgery Fellowship at the University of Southern California, where he had further training in both surgical and non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions.

Dr. Collins is skilled in both traditional and minimally invasive approaches to the spine.

Dr. Collins believes in being on the cutting edge of technology in the field and uses computer guided navigation in his spinal fusion procedures. He is also a certified user of the MazorX Stealth and Excelsius Spinal Robots.

Dr. Collins is happy to be home and taking care of patients in the community.

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Office Locations

Dr. Michael J. Collins has 2 locations

Pontchartrain Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

3939 Houma Blvd Ste 21Metairie, LA 70006
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ponchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Marrero Clinic

1151 BARATARIA BLVD STE 4300MARRERO, LA 70072
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Southern California
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael J. Collins

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Golden Rule
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Peoples Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Regence BlueShield
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael J. Collins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael J. Collins has the following area of expertise

  • Spine Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON - MD, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Southern California

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Michael Collins accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Michael Collins accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Michael Collins speak?
Dr. Michael Collins speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Collins?
You can find contact information for Dr. Michael Collins here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Michael Collins's office located?
Dr. Michael Collins's office is located at 3939 Houma Blvd Ste 21, Metairie, LA, 70006.

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