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Dr. Dennis Collins, MD

Dr. Dennis Collins, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Dennis Collins, MD is a gastroenterologist in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Collins has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302
Gainesville, FL 32605

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Collins is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Gainesville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

Dr. Collins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Collins specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. 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 • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Collins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Collins

4.2
15 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
80%
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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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Delighted with Dr. Collins and his team's care
I took my wife for an appointment and she and I couldn't have been happier with Dr. Collins and the staff/nurses. Dr. Collins was exceptionally kind and helpful both with my wife and with me in explaining how everything went via phone while my wife fully awoke from sedation. He's knowledgeable, a good communicator, and it's clear that he cares for his patients. Major props to Dr. Collins and the staff at Digestive Disease Associates.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kevin Grogan – Mar 30, 2022
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Good communicator and has concern for patients. Is careful addressing potential problems.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2021
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Kind, listens, no nonsense. Very pleasant.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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carol – Aug 26, 2020
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Excellent physician... thorough and compassionate. He took care of our son last year and we could not have been more satisfied.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 24, 2020
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I had a screening colonoscopy. Dr. Collins and his entire staff were wonderful. All of my questions were answered; nurses and techs were friendly. I'm not saying that I look forward to my next colonoscopy, but I would definitely return to this doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2020
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Had procedure done today and OUTSTANDING doctor! Dr. Collins cares and takes his time with you. Highly recommend him!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2020
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Dr. Collins takes the time to listen to me. He explains what treatment plan I should follow and why. I have already recommended Dr. Collins and Digestive Disease Associates to friends as well as my pcp. My pcp actually had a family member go to DDA. I very highly recommend Dr. Collins.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Ruth Braithwaite-Graesser – Aug 29, 2019
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Dr. Collins is a wonderful doctor. He was very pleasant and perfectly competent. The office snd surgical staff are friendly, skilled and efficient as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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CAM in Live Oak, FL – Apr 11, 2017
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I was referred to Dr. Collins by my endocrinologist, who said that he was very thorough. I found this to be true, that Dr. Collins listened carefully to my account of my symptoms and did all of the necessary tests he could do to try to find the cause. When the cause could not be determined, he offered to refer me to Mayo Clinic for further testing. I appreciated the thoroughness and will be seeing him for follow-up of gastroenterological issues in the future.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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MX. Nathan Tamar Pautz in The Villages, FL – Mar 20, 2017
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Dr. Collins has TERRIBLE bedside manner. After many procedures, 8months of severe pain and losing 30 pounds I finally got a diagnosis! Dr. Collins refused to give me medicine and his nurse told me to avoid leafy green vegetables- over the phone. They said the dr wouldnt see me for a month. He also misread a CT scan and told me I had something wrong with my kidneys so I went to the ER. And there was nothing wrong with my kidneys. So I spent an entire day in he ER and got a $300 bill for no reason
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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N/a in Orlando, FL – Nov 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Collins was raised in Southwest Florida, obtained his Bachelor Degree at the College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA) and his Medical Degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO).Following graduation from medical school...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Gastroenterology Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Florida

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Chief Resident

    Residency Hospital

  • Internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Florida

    Residency Hospital

  • Internal Med Residency

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Florida

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Dr. Collins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

      6500 W Newberry Rd
      Gainesville, FL 32605
      Recipient of 80
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

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