Dr. Sidney W. Collins
Overview
"Sidney Collins, MD, FACS, has a simple philosophy when it comes to treating patients, ""Faith, hope and love,"" he says. ""Everyone has a story to tell. If you listen closely and read between the lines, you can uncover it."" A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Collins spent 20 years in the United States Army before moving to the Appalachian Highlands to complete his general surgery residency. When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Collins enjoys spending time with his kids. “Whatever they like to do is always fun for me.”".
Dr. Collins is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
Insurance
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, Bristol, TN 37620
1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
594 Radio Hill Road, Marion, VA 24354
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Collins has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Bristol Surgical
Benjamin Scharfstein, MD, finds his greatest joy in witnessing the positive outcomes his patients achieve. “I love seeing my patients return after surgery, feeling much better and ready to get back to their lives and families,” he says. Inspired by his grandfather, an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scharfstein grew up in Johnson City and is thrilled to practice medicine and raise his family in the Appalachian Highlands. He has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and community spirit of the region. Outside of his work, Dr. Scharfstein stays active in his church and enjoys spending time outdoors. Dr. Scharfstein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Michael Rowell is a General Surgeon in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Rowell is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Rowell is currently accepting new patients.
Abingdon Physicians Partners - Abingdon Surgical Associates
. Dr. Cummins is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Varicose VeinsDr. Collins isDistinguished. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Collins isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Collins isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Collins isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Collins isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Collins isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Collins isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Experienced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Collins isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Collins isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Collins isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Collins isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Collins isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Collins isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.