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Dr. James Collins III, MD

General Surgery*
3.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Smithfield, NC
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Collins III, MD

Dr. James Collins III, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Smithfield, NC. They specialize in General Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine and is affiliated with Johnston Health. Dr. Collins III, completed a residency at University of Al Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Collins III an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Collins III works at Practice in Smithfield, NC with other offices in Clayton, NC. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Collins III' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Triangle East Surgery P A
    131 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 934-5441
  2. 2
    North Carolina Surgery At Clayton
    2076 NC Highway 42 W Ste 210, Clayton, NC 27520 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 550-2829
  3. 3
    Johnston Health Clayton
    2138 NC HIGHWAY 42 W, Clayton, NC 27520 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 585-8000
  4. 4
    Johnston Unc Healthcare
    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 934-8171

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  • Johnston Health

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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477559730
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Al Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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