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R. Thomas Collins II, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Lexington, KY

R. ThomasCollinsIIMDMS

Pediatric Cardiology • Lexington, KY

Pediatric Echocardiography

Professor of Pediatrics; Vice Chair of Faculty and Academic Affairs, University of Kentucky Department of Pediatrics

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  • Office

    740 S Limestone L203
    Lexington, KY 40536
    Phone+1 859-323-6754
    Fax+1 859-323-3499

Summary

  • Dr. R. Thomas Collins is a pediatric cardiologist in Lexington, KY and is affiliated with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in congenital heart disease and is an expert in adult congenital heart disease, Marfan syndrome, Williams syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV, and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. He also has a passion for and expertise in leadership.

Education & Training

  • Citadel
    CitadelMS, Leadership, 2020 - 2022
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Advanced Cardiac Imaging, 2009 - 2010
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2006 - 2009
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2002 - 2006
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2002
  • Tennessee Technological University
    Tennessee Technological UniversityBS, Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1993 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2010 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2010
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2003 - 2006
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Cardiology, 2021
  • James G. Wilson Publication Award Teratology Society, 2019
  • Eudice Fontenot Teaching Award Division of Pediatric Cardiology, UAMS, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

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