Summary

A native Carolinian, Dr. Collins received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He then completed Pediatric residency at Kosair Children’s Hospital/ University of Louisville followed by an Allergy/Immunology fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital/ University of Kansas. Dr. Collins is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and recently recertified in 2007.

Dr. Collins is a member of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, American College of Allergy and Immunology, Southeastern Allergy Society, North Carolina Medical Society, and Mecklenburg County Medical Society. He serves as Medical Director of Camp Air Care, a local educational summer camp for children with asthma. In addition, he has been named to Charlotte’s Top Docs for 2007 and 2008. Along with his professional life, Dr. Collins enjoys traveling as well as spending time with his four children

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 38 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
  • 88 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 10 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Locations

Dr. Richard Emerson Collins has 10 locations

Carolina Asthma And Allergy Center Southpark

5970 Fairview Rd Ste 500Charlotte, NC 28210
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Carolina Asthma And Allergy Center Pa

2600 E 7th St Unit ACharlotte, NC 28204
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Carolina Asthma And Allergy Center Monroe

1995 Wellness Blvd Ste 200Monroe, NC 28110
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Atrium Health Mercy

2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207

Atrium Health Cleveland

201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150

Atrium Health Pineville

10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210

Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center

10905 Providence Rd WCharlotte, NC 28277

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Accepts New Patients
4.9 
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38 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Charlotte , NCCharlotte , NCCharlotte , NCCharlotte , NC
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Emerson Collins

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Centivo
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Priority Health
  • Quiktrip
  • Sana
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Select Health of South Carolina - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Emerson Collins has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Emerson Collins has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Desensitization
  • Hay Fever
  • Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
  • Itching
  • Nasal Allergies
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Pediatrics
  • Rash
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Sinusitis
  • Watery Eyes

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Dr. Richard Collins's office is located at 5970 Fairview Rd Ste 500, Charlotte, NC, 28210.
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