Michael W. Collins, PhD, is highly regarded for his expertise in treating concussion, TBI, and PCS. Many patients have found his approach to be life-changing, especially after exhausting other medical options. Patients describe him as a straight shooter who provides clear, effective guidance rather than unnecessary fluff. His methods focus on living actively, attacking anxiety through activity and exercise, and rebuilding the vestibular system, which have led to significant improvements and, in some cases, complete recovery. Despite some perceptions of his tough-love style, many patients believe his approach is the right one. They emphasize that listening to his advice and fully trusting his plan can lead to remarkable results, even when the process is difficult. His team works closely with patients to find the right medications if needed and supports their motivation throughout challenging recovery journeys. Patients appreciate his honesty, dedication, and the personalized care he provides. Numerous reviews highlight his success in helping patients recover from concussions and TBIs that others could not resolve. Several patients credit him with helping their loved ones return to a symptom-free life after years of frustration with other practitioners. His experience and understanding of concussions and related conditions make him a trusted choice for those seeking effective treatment. Overall, Dr. Collins is seen as a knowledgeable and effective professional, capable of helping even the most complex cases. Many patients express deep gratitude for his assistance and recommend him highly to others on their healing journey.
I'm surprised but not shocked by the negative reviews of Dr. Collins. For me, it's no exaggeration to say that he saved my life. I won't go into all the gritty details, but I dealt with PCS for 18 months before seeing him. It severely damaged my life, career, and relationships. Every week, my life got smaller and worse, even as I did everything I possibly could to get better. I saw 5 doctors before Dr. Collins, including those at the NYU Concussion Center. None got me better and NYU made me significantly worse. Just listening to Dr. Collins on a This American Life episode led to more improvement than anything I'd ever tried before.
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Dr. Collins helped me to greatly recover from my TBI and I am forever grateful. After exhausting all my doctors and healing practitioners in MA, I was desperate and very motivated. My MA doctors did what they could and didn’t know what to do with me to help me improve. They helped me over 4 1/2 years to get about 20 percent better. Dr Collins and his team improved it by another 65% over a year and change, I read all the reviews about Dr. Collins being challenging, but didn’t care, I was going to try his expertise. I’m so glad I did. He is a straight shooter no BS, is there to solve problems not to be your friend or talk you into anything. He told me to drop all...read full review
Although I have a lot to say I will try and keep this short. My son had a concussion on 9/4/24 while playing 18U ice hockey, we’ve done a ton of testing (CT, MRI, MRI-DTI) (ALL TEST NEGATIVE RESULTS) trying to resolve his issue of a constant headache 24/7 in NY/NJ with the best of the best and not a single Professional was able to resolve his issue which led to wanting to put him on medication without a diagnosis, my son declined the medication because of his NEGATIVE Results and was hoping to find a Dr. with exceptional experience with concussions and Thankfully we found Dr. Collins……This Dr. along with his amazing staff was able to relieve my son of his constant...read full review