Dr. James Bernard Collins MD
Surgeon
131 E Market St Smithfield NC, 27577About
Dr. James Collins is a general surgeon practicing in Smithfield, NC. 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
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1990
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1990
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gastroenteritis
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Ganglion Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Aerolase® Technologies
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