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Dr. Lester Collins, MD
Neurology* Age 76
Dr. Lester Collins, MD
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Dr. Lester Collins, MD is a Neurologist in Tyler, TX.
Dr. Lester Collins, MD
4.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Lester Collins, MD

Neurology* Age 76
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lester Collins, MD is a Neurologist in Tyler, TX.

About Dr. Lester Collins, MD

Dr. Collins graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1975 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Lester Collins, MD is a Neurologist in Tyler, TX and has 51 years experience. Dr. Collins currently practices at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville. Dr. Collins has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Tremor, Essential Tremor, Migraine, Ataxia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Headache, Epilepsy, Drug-Induced Parkinsonism, Drug Induced Dyskinesia or Dystonia, Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Collins's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Collins is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Parkinsonism
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Central Pain Syndrome
Chronic Migraine
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Aural Migraine
Nerve Conduction Studies
Gait Abnormality
Difficulty With Walking
Facial Nerve Disorder
Cerebrovascular Disease
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Autonomic Disorders
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
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Long COVID Disorder
Chiari's Deformity
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Adult Failure to Thrive
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Anterior Horn Disease
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Chronic Motor Tic Disorder
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Pineal Region Tumors
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Polyneuropathy
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP)
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Pseudobulbar Affect
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Rasmussen's Syndrome
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Seizure Disorders
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Stiff-Man Syndrome
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Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
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Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
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Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sleep Study
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TCD Bubble Test
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  • Health Net
  • Assurant Health
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  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Medicare
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • American Republic
  • Aetna
  • Principal Life
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
  • Molina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Where Dr. Lester Collins, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    910 E Houston St Ste 330, Tyler, TX 75702
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Dr. Collins frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Tremor, Essential Tremor, Migraine, Ataxia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Headache, Epilepsy, Drug-Induced Parkinsonism, Drug Induced Dyskinesia or Dystonia, Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lester Collins, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville.

Yes, Dr. Lester Collins, MD holds board certification in Neurology.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1975
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • University of Texas Medical School at Houston
    1976
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1979
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Lester Collins, MD Practices

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs

    115 Airport Rd, Sulphur Springs, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX

  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall

    811 S Washington Ave, Marshall, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville

    2026 S Jackson St, Jacksonville, TX

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