Melinda J Collins, DO

Rheumatology
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4.8 out of 5, 
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HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus

277 Forest Avenue, Suite 208 Paramus, NJ 07652

Melinda Collins, D.O., graduated from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Stony Brook University Hospital and her rheumatology fellowship at North Shore University Hospital.


She specializes in the care of all rheumatologic disorders, which includes arthritis and problems related to joints, soft tissues, and bones. She is also trained in injections of large joints, carpal tunnel and trigger fingers. She can do skin biopsies if necessary. Each patient gets personalized work up and care. 


SERVICES INCLUDE:


  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Severe psoriasis 
  • Spondyloarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Vasculitis
  • Systemic lupus
  • Sjogrens
  • Mixed connective tissue disease
  • Scleroderma
  • Gout and pseudogout

Dr. Collins welcome new patients to her practice. 


For office hours and additional information about Dr. Collins, visit her website page at HMH Rheumatology Paramus - Forest Medical.

Provider Information

Specialties

Rheumatology

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Adults
Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center

Education

Fellowship, Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine
Rheumatology, 2016
Residency, Stony Brook University Hospital
Internal Medicine, 2014
Internship, Stony Brook University Hospital
Internal Medicine, 2012
NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Medical School
DO, 2011

Certifications

Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2016
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2014

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 out of 5
287 ratings,
42 reviews
12/3/2025
She's attentive, explained everything well and gave me suggestions.
11/25/2025
So I saw Dr. Collins and it was an extremely lukewarm visit. She spent probably barely 10 minutes with me, which is fine, but she totally was not a warm person, didn't seem she wanted to be there, and she didn't even tell me when she's going to follow up, so I have no idea if anyone will even bother to call me back. And the same thing with the staff, I had to do a urine test. They sort of kind of just like, you know, they didn't even want to tell me, you know, where to put the stuff. They just, they didn't even look at me when they said, oh, okay, I guess we could put it over here. So they just randomly point out a place and I put my urine sample there. You know, there was, it just wasn't a very warm visit. And she just did the standard test questionings and I still don't know where I'm going to get my monthly infusion from. I have absolutely no idea who's going to follow up, when they're going to follow up. I think she just ?
11/17/2025
No matter how frequent you see Dr. Collins. She still takes her time to explain everything. Dr. Collins is the best every time!
10/10/2025
Dr. Collins is my favorite doctor of all. She listens to everything I say and offers her advice. She is great.
9/30/2025
I can't explain how much I love Dr. Collins. She's my favorite doctor. She is so detailed with me and she takes care of everything. She checks on all my history on the computer and she just can't do enough for me. She's been very good with medications and everything else and she is actually my favorite doctor. And that's it. Okay.

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HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus

277 Forest Avenue, Suite 208 Paramus, NJ 07652