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Dr. Melinda Collins, DO

Rheumatology*
4.1 (35)
Map Pin Small Paramus, NJ
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Melinda Collins, DO

Dr. Melinda Collins, DO is a Rheumatology Specialist in Paramus, NJ. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY and is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Collins an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Collins works at HackensackUMG Paramus, NJ in Paramus, NJ. 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' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hackensack University Medical Group
    275-277 Forest Ave Ste 212, Paramus, NJ 07652 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 373-6887
  2. 2
    Hackensack University Medical Group
    275-277 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 986-0241

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  • Hackensack University Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    • 13 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1407146400
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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    Dr. Melinda Collins, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Collins is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Collins works at HackensackUMG Paramus, NJ in Paramus, NJ. View the full address on Dr. Collins’s profile.

    35 patients have reviewed Dr. Collins. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Collins.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Collins, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Collins appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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