Brad W. Collins, OD
Optometry
About
Clinical Interests
Locations
- La Crosse - Ophthalmology
- 724 Denton Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
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- phone: 608-775-2191
Expertise
Education
University Of Missouri-St. Louis
Professional School, 2015Insurance
- Aetna Health Management
- Amerigroup Iowa Inc
- Anthem BCBS WI
- Arise Health Plan/ WPS
- BCBS MN
- Benefit Plan Administrators
- Care Wisconsin
- CIGNA
- Community Link
- Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
- HealthEOS by Multiplan
- Healthpartners, Inc
- Humana,Inc
- Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
- Medica IFB
- Meritain Health
- MHS Health
- Midlands Choice
- Preferred One
- Quartz
- The Alliance
- Tricare East
- Tricare West
- Ucare Minnesota
- United Healthcare Inc.
- WCA Group Health Trust
- Wellmark BCBS IA
- Wisconsin Education Association
- Wisconsin Physician Services
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
484 Ratings, 139 ReviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
I appreciated Dr Collin's being able to order the extra scans I needed on the same day so I didn't need to come back again. Such a good experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. Collins is a great doctor! I highly recommend him. My nurse was so pleasant, I always look forward to any appointment at Gundersen as it is always a good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Very satisfied!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Everyone there is so friendly and caring. They make every patient feel like family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2024
My provider gave me a very good explanation for why I should have new prescription lenses for my glasses. I was called back to a room at just the time I expected. The associate was quite adept at checking my eyes for various issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Love Dr. Collins!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Dr. Collins is thorough, seems to know what our questions might be before we ask them, and is simply a nice guy. We appreciate him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
The technician was great and the doctor was also excellent. Really enjoyed the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
The provider was very personable and thorough throughout my eye exam!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Dr Collins and staff are who keep me coming back! Excellent!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2024
With past appointments in different departments the level of care for me and for my health has been wonderful, this appointment I didn't feel like was that way. I left not knowing what to do, and that I wasn't heard or my questions were listened to. I felt like I was just a number, just another appointment, and that I should go to someone else for all future appointments. I was recommended by friends/family to go to this provider but would not go want to go back or recommend to anyone else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
Very happy with my appointment. Everything was talked about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2024
Great Doc and staff,,!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Quick awesome informative care. I will change my doctors to use Gundersen from now on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2024
Both of the men who helped my son did a great job! My son is pretty talkative and rather than being annoyed, they engaged with him and acted like he wasn't a bother, which I really appreciated. They aren't his typical eye doctor people, but they took time to review his history and were prepared. They were really great and helpful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
Dr. Collins was very thorough in addressing all of my eye care needs and in assisting me with choosing the best products to manage my dry eye problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2024
Dr. Collins was most helpful and has a very pleasant manner, and make you feel very comfortable...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
I was very happy with the quality of care I had with Dr. Brad Collins. And I have gone to walk on there to the same eye doctor clinic for years and years. And I've always been very happy with him. So thank you. Bye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
Outstanding service from start to finish
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
It was a pleasant day!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2024
I don't recommend places or things to people I let them make up their own mind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2024
Everything went very well. very pricy though
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Everyone was very attentive and courteous! I'm very happy with my care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
Everyone is really nice. The provider is super friendly and fun to see. He's not some boring guy who comes in and just does his work. He's talkative, personable and nice. The rest of the staff were great too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
This was my first appointment with Dr. Collins. I like him very much. He really took his time with me and really explained everything to me. I would recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
I appreciate the time the provider took to listen to my eye concerns.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
I had to wait 45 minutes to see the dr after the technician saw me. They gave me the wrong prescription for my glasses. If I wouldn't have asked questions when getting my new prescription it would have been wrong. Then I had to wait another 1/2 hr for them to fax over the correct prescription.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2024
Dr Collins was very knowledgeable, understanding , professional. I have some eye issues and he answered all my questions in a way that was totally understandable to me. He gave me some suggestions to try and explained the next steps that could be taken. I was very impressed with this young man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Dr. Collins is a very well rounded and knowledgeable doctor. He listened to everything I had to say or any concerns I might have had. Dr Collins made sure I was comfortable with the plan before ending the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Dr. Collins is so easy to work with. He's enthusiastic about his job and seems to genuinely enjoy people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
He was very good and polite seemed easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2024
Friendly professional advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2024
My visit first with the technician was perfect. I am not good at holding my eyes open for drops. She did not miss a beat!! I became anxious and she talked me through it. What a wonderful professional!!! Thank you!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2024
My new favorite eye doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2024
Great doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2024
Have always been very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2024
All staff I encountered were very kind and helpful. I felt very at ease and cared for even though it was a doctor I'd never met before!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
Everything....everything was top shelf at that store. Thanks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
Very thorough and very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
It was great. The staff were fun and professional. Couldn't have been better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2024
Always a great, experience at the Gundersen Eye Clinic. The staff are always prompt and polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
He seemed truly interested in what I had to say. Same with his ancillary staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2024
Everyone was very nice and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
Dr Collins is the best ! He addresses all your questions with clear answers. He is so nice and so really cares about your concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
They were able, due to patient cancellations related to the snowstorm, to get me in immediately for a procedue that I normally would have had to wait for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2024
Great encounter. Super pleasant and expert provider. Keep him if you can!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2024
Always perfect at Gunderson
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2024
Very good provider replacing my usual one.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2024
It just went real well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2023
Dr. Collins listened to our questions and encouraged us to ask for additional information we needed to accurately follow the care plan. Wonderful experience in the face of a hard situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2023
Consistently professional, well trained and friendly staff. I look forward to my visits in the Eye Department.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2023
Very well done, all questions answered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2023
Great experience. Very personable doctor who clearly had my best interests at heart. Appreciate his approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2023
Everyone was great, however one word spoken works resonates with me, the doctor checked for double vision, he said my eyes were telling him it wasn't happening, when in fact it is.. it is much lesser than it was, but never the less, to be dismissed was a slit second fury.... God bless him.....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2023
I was very pleased to come in as a walk-in. Everything was very prompt, everybody was very courteous, and my problem was taken care of immediately. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2023
It was a great visit; I really like that I arrive on time and get seen right away.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2023
It's was nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2023
All of the employees I worked with in the vision center were exceptional. It took me a while to choose new frames but they were so accommodating and helpful. Great team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2023
Dr. Collins is very easy to talk to. Even tho' this was my first time seeing him, I felt like I had known him a long time. Knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2023
This team was phenomenal. Always great to talk with and give the info I need for my vision care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
Everyone was professional and welcoming.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
Dr Collins is a gem! I would recommend him to anyone. He listened to me personally and wanted to know my story after a very thorough exam. Great visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2023
Amazing providers, everyone we encountered was kind and knowledgeable. Dr. Collins was great with my son.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2023
I loved the on line schedule option. Dr Collins was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2023
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us and for the friendliness and skill of all staff. Very knowledgeable people in the store for glasses (Opticians?) I suggest advertising the discount if you get glasses within 7 days of your appointments. Very helpful discount.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2023
They were fantastic!!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2023
I thought Dr Collins was wonderful. He was very knowledgable, thorough and really listens. I would highly recommend him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
Very nice and courteous doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2023
Very professional, personable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2023
The aide told me to leave my items in the exam room....which I did thinking I would be right back....(I needed to have a photo taken of my eyes.) Then I was gone for about 1/2 hr....she should suggest that ladies take their purse, phone, etc with them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2023
While it is nice to have automatic screen check-in, the person behind the desk never acknowledged or greeted me when I came in. Just don't want to lose the personal aspect of visits. To her credit, she did say goodbye when I left.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2023
Dr. Collins was very kind. Brief time spent on small talk. Explained the results of my eye exam and offered recommendations for follow up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2023
Had to wait longer than usual, but good experience other than that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
Everything went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
Dr. Collins is the first eye doctor that has dug into my history of ongoing vision issues , found a likely cause of them. He literally went back into my records 15 years to pinpoint when my problems started , how no improvement has been made in my vision despite dozens of prescription updates to eyeglasses. His thoroughness amazed me , I am grateful to be assured that I haven't been imagining my difficulty all this time. He is an outstanding provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
Dr. Collins saw me within 1 day of my calling Optometry. He educated me re: the 'floaters' in my eye, did a thorough exam and reviewed pictures taken of my eyes. This was an excellent care experience and enjoyed Dr. Collins' humor as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2023
This appointment took longer than normal. I sat in the technician room for 10-15 min. And another 10 minutes waiting for the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2023
Dr Collins has a good bedside manner. he went out of his way to address a medical concern. I will continue to follow with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2023
Everyone was very caring and helpful for my child's first official eye exam. I appreciated everyone's attentiveness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2023
I have seen two other providers because my insurance changed, and Dr. Collins was no longer covered. I came back to Dr. Collins I would rather pay out of my pocket to see him then see another provider. I trust him with my eyesight 100% and did not have that kind of confidence in anyone else that I have seen since or before him And I have had glasses since I was in second grade
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2023
All of my issues were resolved and all questions were answered!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2023
Very knowledgeable and explained everything so we could understand and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
First time everything was on schedule and on time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
My experience understand in hospital and intrprter
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
The gal that helped me buy glasses REALLY went above and beyond!!! Great customer service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2023
great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2023
Dr Collins is very knowledgeable and is so pleasant!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
I like how upbeat Dr. Collins is and how comfortable I feel when I have an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2023
As expected
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2023
I am pleased with Dr. Collins and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2023
The medical info was a bit overwhelming. I could have used a printout to read again later. I haven't checked my chart yet. Perhaps I'll find info in the notes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2023
I have always been treated with much kindness and respect at Gundersen. Dr. Collins was no different. He gave me all my options and explained them well. He also was very patient with my hearing loss and showed me kindness with my necessity to have him repeat the information. I will always continue to be treated at Gundersen as I always feel like my needs come first.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2023
They are the Best of the Best and top notch Professionals. It is the reason I come to Gundersen and not the other one.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
Great experience with Dr Collins and the eye clinic. He got me in quickly , removed a foreign body from my eye efficiently and painlessly. I felt much better and was very grateful to get in on such short notice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2023
very impressed with the services of Dr Collins
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2023
Awesome eye clinic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2023
Dr. Collins was extremely thorough. He was also very personable, kind and helpful in answering all my questions. I never felt rushed or that he was just breezing through my appointment. I'm completely satisfied with the care he provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2023
Dr. Collins is a great Dr.!! I am blessed to have him..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2023
I had expected more information about dry eye stuff, rather than just a fitting for sclera contacts. But my questions were answered and I did want to pursue these lenses. Although I was led to believe Dr Collins was a dry eye expert......prior to the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2023
All my questions were answered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2023
Dr. Collins is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2023
Have never had a bad experience at gundersen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2023
Dr. Collins was so personable and genuine. This was my first time meeting him and I was very impressed and pleased with the care he provided. I will definitely recommend him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2023
Dr. Collins is very personable, listens to you,and is knowledgeable about the field he works in. He has never met me before and he made me feel good about my appointment and why I was there. Thanks Dr. Collins. I would definitely recommend him to others. You, Gundersen Medicine Center, it is incredibly important to have Doctors like Dr. Collins on your medical staff. Hopefully he will stay with you because you have had other doctors leave for various reasons. He needs from your facility to always be treated with respect as he probably is. Keep him. Dr. Collins you are amazing. My first impression was more than Awesome. Have a wonderful day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2023
The receptionist in the eye glass area was rude.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2023
Efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly staff and provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2023
It was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2023
All around good visit Dr. Collins is a class act, very good!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2023
Dr. Collins is very kind, he's likable. and he wants to help, and I'm sure when I see him next time, we'll have things figured out, and I know he will help me. Very kind man. Thank you. Bye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2023
I had to wait 25 minutes before the doctor came into my room First time waiting that long. Maybe I'm lucky it's my first time Excellent Doctor. I will be back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2023
Dr. Collins is great!! Very kind!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2023
First time seeing Dr Collins after seeing my regular eye doctor for many years (whom I loved). Dr Collins was enthusiastic, energetic, very knowledgeable and available for my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2023
Dr. Collins was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2023
Really great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2023
It was nice to not have to wear masks. That was always a bad idea.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2023
A computer glitch prevented Dr. Collins from seeing me at my scheduled time. But I feel fortunate to have such a wonderful care provider. Dr. Collins is exceptional in every way!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2023
Great experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2023
Great facility with fantastic medical team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2023
The staff and doctor were wonderful to work with. I would recommend them to anybody asking me about them. Great group working for Gundersen. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2023
Loved the fact we had similar experiences.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2023
I'm am so grateful to be a new patient at Gunderson. Based on my first experience yesterday, I know I am in good hands and that I can trust everyone. The staff being trauma informed makes all the difference in my care. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2023
I was very comfortable with my provider and his technician was very prepared as well.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2023
Gunderson schedules to many people for a given time. People are rushing around trying to get their jobs complete. Dr. Collins as alway was very good. The woman dilating me eyes was personable and knowledgeable. The two times waiting was long.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2023
Dr. Collins is the best! Hope he stays with Gundersen Health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2023
My first visit in years and I felt very good about it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2023
It was a nice visit. I was very happy with how everything went.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2023
I have always been happy with the care I receive in the Eye Department at Gundersen in La Crosse.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2023
Parking is a problem with limited space available
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2023
Dr Collins goes above and beyond to help problem solve issues. Not afraid to offer new suggestions for care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2023
Very friendly and professional !! I left with confidence that my health situation is being monitored closely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2023
Dr Collins and his staff are exceptional. He has gone above and beyond to help me with the problems I experience with dry eye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2023
Dr. Collins has been our Dr for years. He is very patient and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2023
Dr.Collins is a very warm and friendly doctor, who is genuinely interested in the care of your eyes. Very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2023
Experience was very nice. My son and I came in early for our appointment. We were seen right away for our exams. We did waited long for the doctor. I believe it was 30 or 45 minutes pass our schedule time. Not sure if this is normal or just this time around?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2023
They did an amazing job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2023
I thought Dr. Collins was super nice, and very intelligent and very informative, and I really liked him. That's all I wanted to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2023
Excellent team! Thank you for great care.