Dr Danielle Collins

Dr Danielle Collins is an accomplished Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and General Surgeon operating in Edinburgh. Specialising in general surgical procedures with a core focus on lower gastrointestinal care, Dr Collins provides dedicated diagnosis and management for patients presenting with both elective and emergency conditions. Her clinical scope covers a broad range of abdominal and bowel disorders, including bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and various general surgical complaints. Dr Collins is committed to delivering individualised care that emphasises patient reassurance, safety, and clinical excellence.

As a Clinical Director and specialist in advanced operative techniques, Dr Collins is at the forefront of implementing modern surgical innovations to improve patient outcomes. She possesses specific expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery, laparoscopic interventions, and transanal endoscopic microsurgery. Through these refined procedures, Dr Collins aims to minimise post-operative discomfort and accelerate patient recovery times. Alongside her clinical duties, she leads multi-disciplinary surgical teams and actively contributes to clinical governance and surgical education.

Dr Collins completed comprehensive postgraduate training in General Surgery before undertaking advanced clinical fellowship training focused on robotic surgery and complex pelvic resections. She maintains professional involvement in clinical research, ongoing medical education, and quality improvement initiatives within her surgical specialty.