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Dr. James Collins III, MD

Dr. James Collins III, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Collins III, MD is a general surgeon in Smithfield, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Collins III has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Johnston Health. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

131 E Market St Smithfield, NC 27577

Make an Appointment

(919) 934-5441

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Collins III is affiliated with Johnston Health Smithfield, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Collins III' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Collins III

3.0
4 ratings, 3 with a written review
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This guy is a sham. I went into the ED and was told i had a cute gallbladder disease by the ED doc. This guy came to see me with his assistant told me I was too high risk for surgery cause of my heart, fever and blood levels. They said would need a tube in the gallbladder and maybe . I had it put in by a different doctor at the hospital. I left home after a couple of days no instructions or appointment for surgery. Call office for appointment which was no help. Tube was leaking and painful so I final just went to WakeMed in Raleigh and the took my gallbladder out that day. The surgeon there said this happens a lot with the surgeons at Johnston, he said it is cause they don’t like to operate and do their jobs. My advice is to go elsewhere for surgery and skip the tube .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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John – Nov 06, 2020
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I was very impressed with Dr. Collins. He was very interested in me as a person as well as my condition. He took time to clearly explain all the details regarding my upcoming surgery and gave me time to ask questions. Felt very comfortable about my procedure upon leaving his office. I'm very happy with the outcome of my surgery.
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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Clayton, NC – Apr 28, 2017
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Dr. Collins is very personable and very knowlegeable in his field. When my primary care doctor told me that Dr. Collins is who she would recommend her Mom to if she had breast cancer, I knew he was the doctor for me. His office staff is very friendly and professional. There is NO doubt in my mind that if I had to have surgery again due to breast cancer, Dr. Collins would be the surgeon I would go to.
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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Linda N in Smithfield, NC – Jan 30, 2017
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biography

Dr. James Collins III, MD is a general surgeon in Smithfield, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Collins III has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Johnston Health. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

  • Gastroenterology

  • Surgical Oncology

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  • University Of Al Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Johnston Health

    509 N Brightleaf Blvd
    Smithfield, NC 27577
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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