Melinda J Collins, DO

Rheumatology
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4.7 out of 5, 
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Accepting new patients

HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus

277 Forest Avenue 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 Meridian Medical Group
Hackensack University Medical Center

Education

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

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.
4.7 out of 5
279 ratings,
39 reviews
4/30/2026
They would be in very good hands.
4/26/2026
Will keep my doctor forever.
4/13/2026
Been a patient here for several years and I am happy with the dr
4/2/2026
It started with the fact that they cater more to new patients which allowed me to see a specialist much sooner than any others. The receptionist and the nurse (sorry I forget their names) were so nice and helpful with any questions/needs I had. Dr. Collins was extremely helpful, thorough and very nice.
2/2/2026
Friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, but above all super human.

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HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus

277 Forest AvenueParamus, NJ 07652