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Elizabeth Collins, MD, Geriatrics, Philadelphia, PA

ElizabethCollinsMD

Geriatrics Philadelphia, PA

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Assistant Professor Thomas Jefferson University

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  • Office

    925 Chestnut St
    Suite 420
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-955-1888

Summary

  • I am a board certified family physician with specialty board certifications in geriatrics and hospice/palliative medicine.

    I am particularly passionate about teaching concepts related to care of the medically complex patient, patients at the end of life, and older adults.

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine), 2017 - 2018
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Family Medicine, 2014 - 2017
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2014

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Richard C. Gozon Compassion in Medicine Award Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2018
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society 2016
  • Family Medicine Class Day Award Jefferson Medical College, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management of Malignant Bowel Obstruction: A Review.  
    Demarest K, Lavu H, Batra V, Collins E., Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy, 2022
  • Migraine: Expanding our treatment arsenal  
    McGrath K, Thesing C, Rague A, Collins E, Seecof O, Liantonio J., Journal of Family Practice, 2019
  • Common breast problems  
    Salzman BS, Collins E, Hersh L., American Family Physician, 2019
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Toward a common goal: A collaborative palliative care and oncology pilot study to expand advance care planning
    Collins E, et al., American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine National Conference, Virtual, 2/2022
  • The overlap of opioid-induced hyperalgesia and leptomeningeal metastasis: A case
    Spina E, Collins E, American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine National Conference, Virtual, 2/2022
  • Implementation of a volunteer-based hospital visitation program for older adults
    Collins E, Swartz K, American Geriatrics Society National Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL, 5/2018
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Lectures

  • Pain Management 
    Philadelphia ASCO Direct Conference - 7/2022
  • Caring for Aging Patients 
    Drexel University College of Medicine Seminar Series on Aging, Philadelphia, PA - 8/2021
  • Interdisciplinary Learning via Telehealth during COVID 
    Jefferson Geriatrics and Palliative Care Symposium Day 2021, Philadelphia, PA - 5/2021
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Committees

  • member, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center 2022 - Present
  • member, Mortality Committee, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 2022 - Present
  • member, Delirium Committee, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 2017 - 2018

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