Medical Director
Dr. Collins is an Interventional Cardiologist at Chesapeake Cardiac Care in Bowie, Maryland. Alongside her clinical practice, she serves as the Medical Director for Flourish Research Bowie, a clinical research center specializing in cardiometabolic focused trials.
Dr. Collins earned her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her medical degree from Meharry Medical College. She completed her Internal Medicine training at the University of Maryland Medical Center, followed by Cardiology fellowship at Georgetown University/Medstar Washington Hospital Center, and Interventional Cardiology training at Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
With a career marked by numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, Dr. Collins’s research focus centers on addressing gender and racial disparities within cardiovascular disease, reflecting her commitment to promoting equity and inclusivity in healthcare. Her current work at Flourish Research Bowie is centered around racial and ethnic minority underrepresentation in clinical trials.
Beyond her clinical and research roles, Dr. Collins lends her expertise as a consultant for healthcare startups, guiding them in business and product development strategies. She is also active in policy discussions advocating for health equity in underrepresented communities. She serves as co-chair for the health and public policy committee of the Association of Black Cardiologists