Rebecca Collins, M.D.

Biography

Rebecca Collins, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in pediatric pathology.

Dr. Collins earned her medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology and a fellowship in pediatric pathology at UT Southwestern.

Certified in anatomical, clinical, and pediatric pathology, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2017.

At UT Southwestern, Dr. Collins is Section Leader for Perinatal Pathology, Director of the Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program, Specialty Advisor for Pathology, and Residency Rotation Director for Pediatric Pathology. She also serves on committees for the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program, the hospital and laboratories of Children’s Medical Center Dallas, and national professional societies.

Dr. Collins belongs to several professional associations, including the Society for Pediatric Pathology, the College of American Pathologists, and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.

A prolific author and presenter, Dr. Collins researches the characterization of the biology and molecular profiles of pediatric malignancies and diseases, placental infections, and rare placental pathology.

Personal Note

When she’s not at work, Dr. Collins enjoys spending time with her family, running, and going to the gym.