
Sara Javed Collins MD
Assistant Professor Cardiovascular Disease, Jefferson Health, Philadelphia PA
1235 Old York RdSte 214Abington, PA 19001
Fax+1 215-576-1787
Overview of Dr. Collins
Dr. Sara Collins is a cardiologist based in Abington, PA. She completed her fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Her medical education includes a chief residency and residency in Internal Medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital, following her graduation from Khyber Medical College in 2006. Dr. Collins has contributed to research on topics such as diagnostic testing for pulmonary hypertension, aldosterone antagonist usage in heart failure, and medication adherence. She has received several awards, including the Exemplar of Professionalism Award from the American College of Physicians and the Best Resident Award from Abington Jefferson Health.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2020 - 2023
Abington Memorial HospitalChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2015
Abington Memorial HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
Khyber Medical CollegeClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Exemplar of Professionalism Award American College of Physicians, 2014
- Resident Research Award Abington Jefferson Health, 2014
- David J. Kaufman Award for Professionalism in Internal Medicine Abington Jefferson Health, 2013
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 23 citationsComparative accuracy of non-invasive imaging versus right heart catheterization for the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Waqas Ullah, Artem Minalyan, Sameer Saleem, Nayab Nadeem, Hafez Mohammad Ammar Abdullah
International Journal of Cardiology. Heart & Vasculature. 2020-08-01 - 60 citationsMannose Receptor 2 Attenuates Renal FibrosisJesus M. Lopez-Guisa, Xiaohe Cai, Sarah J. Collins, Ikuyo Yamaguchi, Daryl M. Okamura
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2012-02-01 - 15 citationsVitronectin accumulates in the interstitium but minimally impacts fibrogenesis in experimental chronic kidney diseaseJesus M. Lopez-Guisa, Allen C. Rassa, Xiaohe Cai, Sarah J. Collins, Allison A. Eddy
American Journal of Physiology. Renal Physiology. 2011-01-26
Journal Articles
- Third troponin is neither cost effective nor necessary in managing patients with chest pain suspected of ACSDr. Sara Collins, MD, Dr. Marc. Cohen, MD, Circulation, 11/2016
- "My journey from ecstasy to ECMO” Case report of patient ended up with ECMO after ecstasy useDr. Sara Collins, MD, Chest, 10/2016
- “Coronary artery disease as a blessing in disguise” Rare Case of Anomalous Origin of Right Coronary Artery from Left Coronary SinusDr. Sara Collins, MD, Annual Drexel Journal of Medicine, 2016
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Abstracts/Posters
- May Thurner Syndrome as a cause of recurrent DVT in a male patientDr. Sara Collins, Americal College of Cardiology, Philadelphia, 3/2019
- Right ventricular failure and severe functional tricuspid regurgitation caused by atrial fibrillationDr. Sara Collins, World Congress of Acute Heart Failure, Greece, 2019
- Role of Echocardiogram in the evaluation of syncopeDr. Sara Collins, American College of Cardiology, 2017
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Other
- Study comparing noninvasive and invasive testing modalities for the diagnosis of Pulmonary HypertensionMeta-analysis
- Underutilization of aldosterone antagonist in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fractionClinical Trial
- Torsemide comparison with furosemide for management of Heart Failure”Clinical Trial
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Committees
- Member, American College of Cardiology 2020 - Present
- Member, American College of Physicians 2011 - Present
- Member, Heart Failure Society of America 2011 - Present
- Member, American Medical Association 2011 - Present
- Member, PA Medical Directors Associations 2011 - Present
- Member, American Medical Directors Associations 2011 - Present
Research History
- Researcher“Third troponin is neither cost effective nor necessary in managing patients with chest pain suspected of ACS” published in Circulation in November 2016.2012 - 2014
- Primary researcher"Aortic stenosis as a significant risk factor for 30-day readmission From Skilled Nursing Facilities among Heart failure patients” published in Journal of Cardiac Failure in August 20142011 - 2013
Professional Memberships
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