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Dr. Michelle Collins, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Yale School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, breast biopsy, and more.

1002 N Church Street Suite 401
Greensboro, NC 27405

(336) 433-5000

Dr. Michelle Collins, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Greensboro, NC specializing in diagnostic radiology. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Michelle Collins, MD is affiliated with DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING LLC, IMRAD OF VIRGINIA PLLC, GREENSBORO RADIOLOGY PA and WAKE FOREST HEALTH NETWORK LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1002 N Church Street Suite 401
Greensboro, NC 27405

Address:

1331 N Elm Street Suite 200
Greensboro, NC 27401

Some issues Dr. Michelle Collins, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

thoracic (chest) imaging	121
X-rays	118

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	56
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

breast procedures	770
diagnostic imaging	212
preventive care	449
thoracic (chest) imaging	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	112
women's imaging	773
X-rays	773

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	776

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	641
Black	189
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	67
Less than 65	141

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

breast procedures	1601
diagnostic imaging	337
diagnostic procedures	27
image guided procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	27
preventive care	1061
ultrasound (sonogram)	177
women's imaging	1575
X-rays	1395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1093
Black	275
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	759
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	66
Less than 65	248

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

breast procedures	1501
diagnostic imaging	293
diagnostic procedures	11
image guided procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	11
preventive care	1056
ultrasound (sonogram)	131
women's imaging	1480
X-rays	1346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1039
Black	245
Hispanic	22
Asian	12
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	778
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	62
Less than 65	172

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

breast procedures	1611
diagnostic imaging	252
diagnostic procedures	30
image guided procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	30
preventive care	1212
ultrasound (sonogram)	118
women's imaging	1582
X-rays	1461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1151
Black	265
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	865
From 75 to 84	377
85 and over	63
Less than 65	178

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

breast procedures	1558
diagnostic imaging	291
musculoskeletal imaging	29
preventive care	1138
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
women's imaging	1561
X-rays	1456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1018
Black	202
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	735
From 75 to 84	350
85 and over	60
Less than 65	135

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

breast procedures	3150
diagnostic imaging	524
diagnostic procedures	22
image guided procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	22
preventive care	2326
ultrasound (sonogram)	279
women's imaging	3129
X-rays	2847

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Collins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michelle Collins, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Greensboro, NC were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

breast procedures	1700
diagnostic imaging	318
diagnostic procedures	23
image guided procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	29
preventive care	1207
thoracic (chest) imaging	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	158
women's imaging	1683
X-rays	1344

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Collins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	117
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	516
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	37
Less than 65	96
65 to 74	368

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Collins, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Collins, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Michelle Collins, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. She has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2015)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michelle Collins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING LLC

IMRAD OF VIRGINIA PLLC

GREENSBORO RADIOLOGY PA

WAKE FOREST HEALTH NETWORK LLC

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Biography

Dr. Michelle Collins' area of specialization is diagnostic radiology. Dr. Collins has indicated that her clinical interests include breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and breast tomosynthesis (3-D mammogram). She obtained her medical school training at Yale School of Medicine and performed her residency at Duke University Medical Center.