Summary

After earning her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1992, Riva Collins, M.D., completed her internship at Bellevue Hospital Center in Internal Medicine in 1994 and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Collins is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Houston Dermatology Associates. When not caring for patients, Dr. Collins is involved in volunteer and community outreach. She also enjoys serving in literacy and education programs in underserved areas.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.1
  • 34 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Dermatology; Bellevue Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Kelsey Seybold Clinic

6401 Woodway Dr # 120Houston, TX 77057

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Accepts New Patients
2.1 
34 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
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Med School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Nanjing Medical University Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Riva Collins

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Riva Collins has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Riva Collins has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Excision
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Dermatology

Dermatology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Dermatology; Bellevue Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine

Medical School

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn NyGraduated in 1992

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