Dr. David Collins, Rheumatologist, Vancouver, BC

Dr. David Collins

Dr. David Collins

Rheumatologist
Vancouver, BC
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Dr. David Collins Bio

Dr. Collins is a Clinical Associate Professor at UBC. He is a dual specialist having actively practiced both General Internal Medicine and rheumatology at Vancouver General Hospital for ten years. This gives him a broad understanding of the body as a whole, and has been invaluable in making challenging diagnoses, as well as treating complex patients with multisystem diseases. He practices both at ARTUS and Diamond Centre Rheumatology. He has been the provincial Rheumatology Delegate with the Society of Specialist Physicians and Surgeons as well as works closely with Dr. Kur to help shape provincial policies through the BC Society of Rheumatologists. Dr. Collins is an active member of the Canadian Rheumatology Association having served on their Scientific Committee. He was also the winner of the 2013 CRA National Great Debate. He is a member of the UBC Postgraduate Committee helping train new Rheumatologists. He was one of the first rheumatologists in the province to train in joint ultrasound. Currently he is the Director of the UBC Rheumatology Ultrasound Program and also Director of the Cyclosporine Clinic. He cofounded the first Early RA Program in the province recognizing that prompt treatment is needed for inflammatory arthritis. Other areas of expertise are uveitis and sarcoidosis, which often require close collaboration with other specialists.

Dr. David Collins , Rheumatologist, Vancouver Is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada,.Dr. David Collins , Rheumatologist, Vancouver is in good standing with the Canadian Rheumatology Association and the Canadian Medical Association

Key Words: Arthritis  Arthritis: Ankylosing Spondylitis Arthritis: Osteoarthritis Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis , Arthritis: Psoriatic Arthritis  Arthritis: Scoliosis, Arthritis: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis: Biologics and Biosimilars

Dr. David Collins , Rheumatologist, Vancouver

 


( Dr. David Collins, Rheumatologist, Vancouver, BC) is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

If you are looking for local services or  treatment from your local rheumatologist   in the office or hospital from a Rheumatologist, contact a provider such as ( Dr. David Collins ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment 604-875-8270 ( Dr. David Collins ) is good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada,( Dr. David Collins ) is in good standing with the  Canadian Rheumatology Association ( Dr. David Collins ) is good standing with the  Canadian Medical Association

Keywords: Arthritis, Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis: Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, Raynaud's Disease, Pseudogout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Arthritis: Arthritis Nutrition, Arthritis Home Exercise

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Action Plan - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Treatment Options

Action Plan - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Treatment Options ( 1703 engaged.)

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Action Plan - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Treatment Options

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Quiz: Do You Understand Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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At first, rheumatoid arthritis usually only attacks a few joints, but over time it affects more.

Explanation:

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include joint pain, swelling and stiffness. At first, rheumatoid arthritis usually only attacks a few joints, but over time it affects more. Many people experience worse RA pain in the morning or after they’ve been sitting or lying down for awhile. It can also cause fatigue.

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Rheumatoid arthritis is linked to heart disease.

Explanation:

Unlike some other types of arthritis, the chronic swelling from rheumatoid arthritis can cause permanent damage to the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is also linked to heart disease.

3

Biologics are not a good treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis.

Explanation:

Rheumatoid arthritis treatments include disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologics (medications produced from living organisms or components of living organisms). Other medication options include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and analgesics (painkillers).

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If you aren’t responding to first-line rheumatoid arthritis therapies, then your rheumatologist may be looking at offering you a second-line therapy.

Explanation:

If you aren’t responding to first-line rheumatoid arthritis therapies, then your rheumatologist may be looking at offering you a second-line therapy. Second-line therapies are a major advance to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and may be pills, injections under the skin or intravenous infusions.

5

Only heavy smoking is linked to an elevated risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Explanation:

In addition to medications for rheumatoid arthritis, canes, crutches and walkers can help people stay mobile. You may also need to make lifestyle changes to manage your condition and reduce your risk of heart disease. Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol. If you smoke, quit – even light smoking is linked to an elevated risk of RA.

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Ratings for Dr. David Collins

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    Dr Collins is professional, knowledgable on the latest research and an extremely patient centred Dr. He literally saved my life. He is caring and honest . I have been in his care since 2014. If you would want to participate in clinical trials he can help with that too. Complete care and proper follow up are what you can expect from this wonderful, compassionate snd ethical Dr . Thank you so much Dr Collins and your team . Lise F Jinnah
    Submitted: February 06, 2023
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    When desperate hope and encouragement is needed expect scorn and him to refer true care to others.
    Submitted: September 07, 2022
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    we were looking for anything, he ran a couple of test, said you have chronic fatique, booked a two year waiting list for sleep clinic. no help, no referral, no follow up, sent him home, now his is almost bedridden from fibro, chronic sleep, AS. severe pain.
    Submitted: June 25, 2021
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    Dr. David Collins, Rheumatologist, Vancouver, BC has been my rheumatologist for three years and find him to be excellent.
    Submitted: February 10, 2017
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    Dr. David Collins, Rheumatologist, Vancouver, BC is a good Rheumatologist.
    Submitted: February 10, 2017
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    Was asked to rate Dr. David Collins video dashboard of educational content that was available to me. Found the videos informative and gave me a good understanding of the disease. Very good Rheumatologist as well that I would recommend.
    Submitted: February 27, 2016
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    Was refered to Dr. David Collins the Rheumatologist on Broadway in Vancouver for information upon The Importance of Adherence to Prescription Medications. Dr Collins was very informative and gave me some very good information regarding medications I was currently prescribed. I would recommend Dr. David Collins to anyone looking for a good Rheumatologist in Vancouver.
    Submitted: February 27, 2016

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