Experienced in Arthritis

Dr. Melinda J. Collins

Rheumatology
HackenSack Meridian health
HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus
277 Forest Avenue, Suite 208, 
Paramus, NJ 

Experienced in Arthritis
HackenSack Meridian health
HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus
277 Forest Avenue, Suite 208, 
Paramus, NJ 
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Overview

Melinda Collins is a Rheumatologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Chondrocalcinosis 2, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Arthritis.

Graduate Institution
NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Stony Brook University Hospital
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NJ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Hackensack University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Cambia Health Solutions
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Cigna
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Clover Health
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EmblemHealth
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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MetroPlus Health
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Nippon Life
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Oscar
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Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus
277 Forest Avenue, Suite 208, Paramus, NJ 7652.
Call: 201-523-9245
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Chondrocalcinosis 2
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      • Arthritis
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      • Bursitis
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      • Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis
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      • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
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      • Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
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