About Dr. McCollum

My passion for Rheumatology began when I was merely a teenager and I had the incredible opportunity to shadow my mother’s rheumatologist. I made the decision then to pursue a career in Rheumatology.  I strive to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and compassionate care, placing my patients at the forefront of every encounter. I practice general Rheumatology, but I hold personal interests in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, and crystal arthropathies such as gout. Being a rheumatic disease patient myself provides me with a unique and empathetic perspective as a rheumatologist. I have firsthand experience with the challenges and intricacies of living with a chronic condition, which allows me to truly understand the physical and emotional hurdles my patients face. This personal insight helps me to connect more deeply with my patients, offering not only medical expertise but also genuine compassion and support throughout their journey.

I am also a graduate of the Fall 2024 Helms Medical Institute Medical Acupuncture for Physicians course and am a licensed Osteopathic Physician Acupuncturist in PA. I hope my patients will find this a valuable complimentary service to traditional Western Medicine.

I am a Bucks County native, which is where I currently reside with my husband, Michael, and our miniature long-haired dachshund, Sophie. Outside of medicine, I am an avid dancer, training, performing, and competing regularly in the genres of tap, jazz, ballroom, and Latin dance. I am a huge Philly sports fan and I also enjoy traveling, exercising, and reading.

Education: 

Medical School:  University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008

Residency: Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Internal Medicine, 2011

Fellowship: Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Rheumatology, 2013

Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons

Licensed in Pennsylvania as an Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon and an Osteopathic Physician Acupuncturist

Graduate of the Fall 2024 Helms Medical Institute Medical Acupuncture for Physicians Course

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Adjunct) at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Organizations/Memberships: Fellow - American College of Rheumatology, Member - Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society, Member - Pennsylvania Medical Society, Member - Bucks County Medical Society, Member - Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society Advocacy Committee, Member - American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Member - American Society of Osteoporosis Providers, Registrar - Nazareth Academy High School Alumnae Association Board