Dr. Michael A Collins D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5170 US ROUTE 60 HUNTINGTON WV, 25705About
Dr. Michael Collins is a nephrologist practicing in HUNTINGTON, WV. Dr. Collins specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Collins most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med DO
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2002
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