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Tyrone J. Collins M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Collins earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his internship at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. followed by his residency and a fello ...
Education and Training
Meharry Medical College 1979
Walter Sisulu University Faculty of Health Sciences
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Carotid and cerebral angiography performed by cardiologists: cerebrovascular complications.
- Global revascularization: the role of the cardiologist.
- Techniques for acute stroke intervention.
- Carotid artery stenting: patient, lesion, and procedural characteristics that increase procedural complications.
- Endovascular management of acute limb ischemia.
Awards
- 2011 New Orleans Super Doctors
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Tyrone J. Collins M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1514 Jefferson Hwy
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1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121