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John J. Collins, MD, chief of pediatric neurosurgery at West Virginia University, specializes in all facets of
pediatric neurosurgery. "Pediatric neurosurgery at WVU is a team effort. It is also very strongly family-oriented," says
Collins. "We always include the parents in making decisions about their child's care, and take the time to discuss
test results and answer parents' questions."
Dr. Collins has earned numerous awards and commendations for his research in neuroscience. He has published and
lectured on brain axonal regeneration and intraoperative holography for neuronavigation. Experienced with brain
function mapping and skull base surgery, his focused interest is in pediatric brain tumors. His training also emphasized
the surgical treatments of spasticity and seizures in children, plus the latest techniques for pediatric spinal operations.
Dr. Collins received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Maryland. He
completed his neurosurgical residency at the National Naval Medical Center and a
neurosurgical fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He completed his pediatric neurosurgical fellowship training at the Primary Children's
Medical Center of the University of Utah. Curriculum Vitae
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