Dr. John Collins, M.D.
Neurologist | Neurology
2418 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne IN, 46805Rating
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Dr. Collins is a board-certified neurologist with 20+ years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles). He has a special interest in headaches, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders, and all things neurologic. At present, he owns and operates NeuroCenter Associates, an independent neurology clinic in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Optimizing quality of life, the practice provides neurological diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative services to patients in Northeast Indiana. “‘If you genuinely speak to your patient about their complaints and ask the right questions, they will eventually tell you exactly what is wrong with them.’ From Dr. Roger Rosenberg, MD at UT Southwestern who is the most phenomenal and inspiring neurologist and teacher I have had the courtesy to know” expressed Dr. Collins. Licensed to practice medicine in Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan, he is affiliated with the following hospitals and medical centers: Summa Akron City Hospital, University of Toledo Main Campus Medical Center, Dupont Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital, and Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Graduating with the class of 1993 from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Collins went on to perform his internship in internal medicine at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore from 1993 until 1994. He then furthered his training with a residency in neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 1994 until 1997. Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology. Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.
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Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School MD 1993
Board Certification
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - certified in Neurology
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Dr. John Collins, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Out of Lamictal
It is a seizure medication and can be used as acute seizure therapy. However, it is not the seizure medication that you were taking. It is unknown as to whether it would be effective or not in aborting or preventing seizure activity for you and what dose would be effective. There is always the risk of adverse medication side effects that should be considered even though this medication has a low side effect profile. Also, as a rule, we do not encourage taking other peoples medications, since it was not prescribed for you and your are depriving them of their medication. With that being said, it is a better option than nothing, since not taking your seizure medication can precipitate meditation withdrawal seizures. Keppra is frequently used in the ER as 1st line therapy in new onset seizures. A typical maintenance dose after loading is 500 mg twice daily. Dr. Collins. READ MORE
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Professional Memberships
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Professional Society Memberships
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Articles and Publications
- Clinical Pharmacists Improve Patient Outcomes and Expand Access to Care. Anne Marie Bott, John Collins, Stephanie Daniels-Costa, Kristen Maves, Amanda Runkle, Amy Simon, Kyle Sheffer, Randy Steers, Ja
- Author-abstract index. Kathy Mahalati, Dawson Rb, John O. Collins, William R. Bell, Keith R. McCrae, Martin Jn> ;Journal of Clinical Apheresis. 1999 Jan 1
- Persistant pre-eclampsia post partum with elevated liver enzymes and hemolytic uremic syndrome. Kathy Mahalati, R. Ben Dawson, John O. Collins, William R. Bell, Keith R. McCrae, John N. Martin> ;Journ
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Get to know Neurologist Dr. John Collins, who serves patients in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Dr. Collins is a board-certified neurologist with 20+ years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles). He has a special interest in headaches, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders, and all things neurologic.
At present, he owns and operates NeuroCenter Associates, an independent neurology clinic in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Optimizing quality of life, the practice provides neurological diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative services to patients in Northeast Indiana.
“‘If you genuinely speak to your patient about their complaints and ask the right questions, they will eventually tell you exactly what is wrong with them.’ From Dr. Roger Rosenberg, MD at UT Southwestern who is the most phenomenal and inspiring neurologist and teacher I have had the courtesy to know” expressed Dr. Collins.
Licensed to practice medicine in Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan, he is affiliated with the following hospitals and medical centers: Summa Akron City Hospital, University of Toledo Main Campus Medical Center, Dupont Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital, and Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Graduating with the class of 1993 from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Collins went on to perform his internship in internal medicine at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore from 1993 until 1994. He then furthered his training with a residency in neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 1994 until 1997.
Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.
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