Dr. Melinda Collins, DO

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 41

Rheumatology*

Dr. Melinda Collins, DO is a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Collins has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 2011. She is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Melinda Collins, DO

Hackensackumg Paramus, NJ

275-277 Forest Ave Ste 212 Paramus, NJ 07652
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Collins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Collins specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Collins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Collins

4.1

37 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 Star
73%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DW – Jan 28, 2025
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Oct 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laureen – Jan 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kat – Oct 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Rav Brown – Oct 24, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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LeftHanging – Jun 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Celinda – Feb 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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annette beauvais – Nov 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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vi2kimarie in Caldwell , NJ – Jun 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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ROBERT DELISE in CARLSTADT, NJ – Apr 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Martha Castro in Garfield , NJ – Feb 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Wilma Ariza in NJ – Feb 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kathy in NJ – Aug 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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patient – Aug 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Marilyn Ludzki – Aug 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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May 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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John foldi in East Stroudsburg, P – Oct 07, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

biography

Passionate, well rounded rheumatologist that treats all rheumatologic conditions.

My patient's are provided outstanding one on one care. I do all my own result review and call backs. Messages from patients are answered promptly.

My patient's are treated like family.
  • Rheumatology

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  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Dr. Collins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Hackensackumg Paramus, NJ

    Hackensack University Medical Group275-277 Forest Ave Ste 212 Paramus, NJ 07652
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    Hackensackumg Paramus, NJ

    Hackensack University Medical Group275-277 Forest Ave Paramus, NJ 07652
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    Practice

    Office277 Forest Ave Ste 208 Paramus, NJ 07652
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    Practice

    Institute for Weight MGMT.150 Overlook Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hackensack University Medical Center

      30 Prospect Ave
      Hackensack, NJ 07601
      Recipient of 29
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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