Christopher Collins, M.D. – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties:
General and Pediatric Orthopedics/Surgery
Limb & Pediatric Spine Deformity
Biography
Dr. Collins is a physician that specializes in General and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. He attended medical school at Texas Tech University Health Science Center, School of Medicine and graduated in 2010. He then did his residency at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School and earned his fellowship at Orlando Health / Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital.
His area of expertise includes pediatric trauma, treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformity, treatment of congenital and syndromic musculoskeletal disorders, treatment of hip dysplasia, and treatment of pediatric foot disorders.
Dr. Collins’ philosophy for patient care emphasizes the unique needs of children compared to adult orthopedic problems. He also stresses thorough discussion with the patient’s family so that he can develop a treatment that will work for both the patient and their family.
He finds that helping those that can’t help themselves is the most rewarding part of his profession.
Appointment Locations
Education and Training
Medical School:
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX
August 2006 – May 2010
Residency:
Rutgers – NJMS, Newark, NJ – Orthopedic Surgery Residency
July 2010 – June 2015
Specialties:
General and Pediatric Orthopedics/Surgery
Limb & Pediatric Spine Deformity
Attending:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center
Fellowship:
Orlando Health / Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
– Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship
August 2015 – July 2016
Surgi-Center:
Toms River Surgery Center
Shrewsbury Surgery Center
SurgiCare of Freehold
