Dr. Michael J. Collins M.D.
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
320 E NORTH AVE PITTSBURGH PA, 15212About
Dr. Michael Collins is a general surgeon practicing in PITTSBURGH, PA. 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.
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