Dr. Paul Collins, MD
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Dr. Paul Collins, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Paul Collins, MD is a general surgeon in St Petersburg, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Bay Surgical Specialists - 7th Avenue
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Collins specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Vascular Surgery. 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 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Collins
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| 5 Star | 78% | 78% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 19% | 19% |
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Dr. Collins was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. His undergraduate studies were completed at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina in 1976. He received his medical degree from the University of South Florida in 1979. His internship and residency...read morebiography
Dr. Collins was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. His undergraduate studies were completed at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina in 1976. He received his medical degree from the University of South Florida in 1979. His internship and residency...read moreGeneral Surgery
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Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalWalter Reed Army Medical Center
Residency HospitalWalter Reed Army Medical Center
Internship HospitalUniversity Of South Florida
Medical School, 1979
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Regional Winner, Scientific Papers on Trauma, Resident Competition American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, 1984
Who's Who in America, 1996
Surgical Teacher of the Year, Bayfront Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program, 2006
President's Award, Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, 1992
Honor Student, Pediatrics and Surgery, University of South Florida School of Medicine, 1978
Florida End State Renal Disease Network, 2006
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1994
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society, Davidson College, 1975
4th Quarter Staff Scientific Publication Award, Letterman Army Medical Center, 1988
Fistula First Champion Surgeon, 2006
Nomination, General Graves B. Erskine Award, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1986
Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1996
Excellence Award, Transatlantic Council Boy Scouts of America, 1985
Who's Who in the World, 1995
Men of Achievement 17th Edition, 1996
Scabbard and Blade ROTC Honor Society, Davidson College, 1976
Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 1996
Sigvaris Award, Venous Research Camp International, Inc, 1987
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
77%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
75%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% lower than the national average
68%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean1% higher than the national average
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