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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis

Office Location

Kelsey Seybold Clinic

6401 Woodway Dr # 120Houston, TX 77057

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DermatopathologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.1 
3.3 
34 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Houston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXHUMBLE , TX
Med School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Riva Collins

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

Medical Specialties

Riva Collins has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Riva Collins holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Dermatology; Bellevue Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny in 1992.

NPI Number

Riva Collins' NPI number is 1811922354.

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Riva Collins's office is located at 6401 Woodway Dr # 120, Houston, TX, 77057.
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