Joy L. Collins, MD

About Joy L. Collins, MD

Dr. Collins serves as the Associate Director of the General Surgery Fellowship Program.

Titles

Attending Surgeon

Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

General Surgery – American Board of Surgery

Pediatric Surgery – American Board of Surgery

Awards and Honors

2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Surgery
2020, Faculty Mentor of the Year, Carilion Clinic General Surgery Resident Group
2009-2012, "Top Docs for Kids," South Jersey Magazine
2009-2014, "Top Docs," South Jersey Magazine
1988-1992, Golden Key National Honor Society

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2009-present, American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
2007-present, American Pediatric Surgical Association
 - 2012-present, Ethics and Patient Advocacy Committee
 - 2009-present, Childhood Obesity Committee
2002-present, American College of Surgeons, Fellow
 

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Residency

General Surgery - Medical College of Pennsylvania/ Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
General Surgery - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA

Fellowship

Research Fellow - Medical College of Pennsylvania/ Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Research Fellow - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Minimally Invasive Surgery - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Pediatric Surgery - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2019

Hamdy RF, Handy LK, Spyridakis E, Dona D, Bryan M, Collins JL, Gerber JS: Comparative effectiveness of Ceftriaxone plus Metronidazole versus anti-pseudomonal antibiotics for perforated appendicitis in children. Surgical Infection (Larchmont) 20(5): 399-405, July 2019 Notes: Epub Mar. 15, 2019.

2015

Tharakan SJ, Kim AG, Collins JL, Nance ML, Blinman TA: Laparoscopy in pediatric abdominal trauma: A 13-year experience. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery 26(5): 443-448, Oct. 2016 Notes: Epub Oct. 29, 2015.

2014

Tsai J, Blinman TA, Collins JL, Laje P, Hedrick HL, Adzick NS, Flake AW: The contribution of hiatal hernia to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients with gastroschisis. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 49(3): 395-398, Mar. 2014.

2010

Collins JL, McCloskey C, Titchner R, Goodpaster B, Hoffman M, Hauser D, Wilson M, Eid G: Pre-operative weight loss in high-risk superobese bariatric patients: A computer tomography-based analysis. Surgery for Obesity & Related Diseases 7(4): 480-485, July/Aug. 2011 Notes: Epub Nov. 9, 2010.

2007

Collins JL, Mattar SG, Qureshi FG, Warman J, Ramanathan RC, Schauer PR, Eid GM: Initial outcomes of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in morbidly obese adolescents. Surgery for Obesity & Related Diseases 3(2): 147-152, Mar./Apr. 2007 Notes: Epub Feb. 26, 2007.

2006

Eid George M, Thodiyil Paul A, Collins Joy, Bonanomi Gianluca, Mattar Samer G, Hughes Steven J, Schauer Philip R, Wilson Mark: Laparoscopic repair of umbilical hernias in conjunction with other laparoscopic procedures. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 10(1): 63-65, Jan.-Mar. 2006.

Sacks Bethany C, Mattar Samer G, Qureshi Faisal G, Eid George M, Collins Joy L, Barinas-Mitchell Emma J, Schauer Philip R, Ramanathan Ramesh C: Incidence of marginal ulcers and the use of absorbable anastomotic sutures in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surgery for Obesity & Related Diseases 2(1): 11-16, Jan./Feb. 2006.

Eid GM, Gourash W, Collins JL: A novel technique for fascial fixation of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band ports. Surgical Endoscopy 20(4): 697-699, Apr. 2006 Notes: Epub Jan. 25, 2006.

2003

Collins JL, Vodovotz Y, Hierholzer C, Villavicencio RT, Liu S, Alber S, Gallo D, Stolz DB, Watkins SC, Godfrey A, Gooding W, Kelly E, Peitzman AB, Billiar TR: Characterization of the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase in rat and human liver during hemorrhagic shock. Shock 19(2): 117-122, Feb. 2003.

2001

Collins JL, Vodovotz Y, Yoneyama T, Hatakeyama K, Green AM, Billiar TR: Catecholamines decrease nitric oxide production by cytokine-stimulated hepatocytes. Surgery 130(2): 256-264, Aug. 2001.

Lectures by Invitation
2019

Collins JL. "Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Can It Wait?" Southwest Virginia Symposium on Obesity, Roanoke, VA. Sept 2019.

2018

Collins JL. "Operative Management of Duodenal Hematoma after Routine Endoscopy." Western Pediatric Trauma Conference, Park City, UT. July 2018.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2021

2021. Perate AR, Rodgers DL, Scherzer DJ, Collins JL: The Use of Simulation in Disaster Medicine Preparedness. Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation:  Improving Healthcare Systems Deutsch ES, Perry SJ, Gurnaney HG (eds.). Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Page: 153-161, 2021.

2017

Collins JL: Bariatric surgery. Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery, 2nd Edition. Mattei P (eds.). New York: Springer International, Page: 449-458, 2017 Notes: Part VII, Chap. 55.

2016

Collins JL, Blackstone MM, Nance ML: Thoracic emergencies. Fleisher & Ludwig's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Seventh Edition. Shaw KN, Bachur RB (eds.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Page: 1419-1428, 2016 Notes: Sect. VI, Chap. 132.

2011

Collins JL, Nance ML: Thoracic emergencies. Fleisher & Ludwig's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Sixth Edition. Fleischer J, Ludwig S (eds.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2011

Collins JL, Kennedy M: Appendicitis. Five-Minute Pediatric Emergency Consult, Fifth Edition. Hoffman RJ, Wang VJ, Scarfone RJ (eds.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 201

Collins JL: Bariatric surgery. Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. Mattei P (eds.). New York: Springer, Page: 415-424, 2011 Notes: Part VII, Chap. 54.

Collins JL: Pyloric stenosis. Five-Minute Pediatric Emergency Consult, Fifth Edition. Hoffman RJ, Wang VJ, Scarfone RJ (eds.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011.

Collins JL: Hirschsprung's disease. Five-Minute Pediatric Emergency Consult, Fifth Edition. Hoffman RJ, Wang VJ, Scarfone RJ (eds.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011.

Collins JL: Inguinal hernia. Five-Minute Pediatric Emergency Consult, Fifth Edition. Hoffman RJ, Wang VJ, Scarfone RJ (eds.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011.

2001

Collins JL, Vodovotz Y, Billiar TR: Biology of nitric oxide: Measurement, modulation, and models. Surgical Research. Souba WW, Wilmore DW (eds.). San Diego: Academic Press, Page: 949-969, 2001 Notes: Chap. 68.

Patient experience rating

(based on 57 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.9 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.9 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.9 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Collins was amazing with my daughters very complex and unique needs. Her communication and her care were excellent. Her ability to adjust and to understand complexity of needs was excellent.
    5 of 5
    May 29, 2024

  • We had a great visit Dr Collin's was very understanding that this seems to be a continuing problem and has offered to revisit in a few weeks when the infection is under control and discuss next steps to prevent future issues.
    5 of 5
    Apr 24, 2024

  • We loved the Dr. She was very nice and was Interested In our questions and concerns, and I did not feel rushed. All of my questions were answered and I felt comfortable and confident with her plan.
    5 of 5
    Apr 21, 2024

  • Dr Collins was amazing and patient and answered all of our questions and concerns.
    5 of 5
    Apr 15, 2024

  • I liked Dr. Collins demeanor and feel very comfortable with my daughter in her care. Very happy with her concern and care taken during the appointment and explanation of the surgery.
    5 of 5
    Nov 10, 2023

  • Dr. Collins explained all of our options very clearly to my daughter and treated her with respect
    5 of 5
    May 26, 2023

  • Very understanding of our concerns and walked us through the aftercare.
    5 of 5
    Apr 17, 2023
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