Dr. Frank J Collins M.D.
Surgeon
11110 Medical Campus Rd Suite 242 Hagerstown MD, 21742About
Dr. Frank Collins is a general surgeon practicing in Hagerstown, MD. Dr. Collins specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Collins provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1989
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The effectiveness of high dependency unit in the management of high risk thoracic surgical cases.
- An unusual cause of breathlessness after lobectomy for lung cancer.
- Giant fibrovascular polyp of the oesophagus.
- Management of giant acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistula in a neonate using an oesophageal patch.
- Aneurysmal bone cyst presenting as an intrathoracic mass in an infant.
- The management of chest wall resection in a patient with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia and respiratory failure.
Treatments
- Skin Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Cellulitis
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