One of the single most bizarre office visits I have ever experiences, and it was for my 12 year old son. Dr. Collins speaks in short, clipped sentences, seeming both rushed and dismissive at the same time. She becomes exasperated if you don't automatically comprehend her quickly uttered sentences. For example, she asked in rapid speech: "Does he sit?" I answered, unsure of her meaning (and wildly uncomfortable after a few minutes of her demeanor) "I suppose he sits before and after school." I thought it was a physical fitness question. Then she said, almost angrily: "No. Does he sit on the TOILET?" I laughed to break the tension, but the entire thing was really uncomfortable. The worst part is that my son grew more and more tense until his eyes were huge, and when she left the room for a minute he said to me, whispering: "She's mean, I wanna go home." In the end, we learned absolutely nothing from the visit. Also, the office staff behaves just as Dr. Collins does, acting as if you are really bothering them. They deal with you in a manner that is incredibly rushed, and they are very bothered by answering any questions. Strangely, we were their first patient of the morning, and there was no one else in the waiting room as we left. I urge you to find someone else with a bedside manner (especially because she deals with CHILDREN, and even as an adult the experience was awful), this visit was overwhelmingly bad in every way.. read more

We were referred to Dr. Collins for my 4-year old daughter, and she is tremendous. She is a very direct which is appreciated - you know the plan and the intention. Her follow up is excellent - I cannot iterate how much I appreciate the zillions of emails back/forth where I described my daughter's poop over and over. She made sure to help us parents realize how much our daughter's personality played into this and the behavioral components of gastrointestinal health in small children. She is thorough, direct but kind, and excellent at what she does. Thank you Dr. Collins! read more

After several visits to our regular pediatrician for our child's ongoing stomach aches with no clear answers or improvement, we were finally referred to Dr. Collins, a pediatric gastroenterologist--and we are so grateful we found her. We were able to get a video appointment quickly, which we accepted right away. From the very first visit, Dr. Collins was incredibly thorough. She asked thoughtful, detailed questions and truly listened. She quickly got to the root of the issue and prescribed medication right away. After weeks of watching our child suffer with stomach pain, it was such a relief to see real results--Dr. Collins completely resolved the issue. We had a follow-up appointment a few weeks later just to make sure everything was still going well, and it was. Dr. Collins is not only highly knowledgeable, but also kind, attentive, and clearly passionate about helping kids feel better. She is truly excellent at what she does, and we're so thankful to have had her care. read more

The doctor didn't give me a chance to fully explain my infant's symptoms. Instead, she repeatedly insisted my baby should be on formula--specifically Nutramigen--rather than being nursed. She didn't schedule an in-person appointment to examine my baby, only a video visit, during which she spoke almost exclusively to me without allowing much input. My baby has never taken a bottle since birth due to a tongue tie, which wasn't diagnosed until she was four months old. read more

Dr. Collins has been amazing for our 14 year old child. After over a year of trying to figure out what was causing their nausea (5 different doctors, tons of tests) Dr. Collins has gotten our kid on the path to wellness. From the first visit, she made us feel like we were in good hands and that she would not give up until we found a solution. Over the past three months, we have seen our child go from daily nausea to exercising again and feeling like their old selves. Dr. Collins focuses on our kid during their session in a way that makes them feel totally seen and that there is a path to wellness. I cannot recommend her and her office more highly. read more

Dr. Collins and her staff are UNBELIEVABLY GREAT!!!! They have been treating my son for the last several months and we are so GRATEFUL and THANKFUL to have her as our pediatric gastroenterologist. She (and her team) are very patient, kind and professional in dealing with children and their parents. Thank you SO MUCH Dr. Collins. Your superior work will be appreciated by my family and I forever. read more

We are so thankful for Dr Collins and her entire team! Our 3 month baby would not eat, had GI issues, and we saw so many doctors that were not able to help or sort out what was wrong. Thankfully we eventually found Dr Collins who has been so great and was so responsive and attentive to everything our daughter needed. She would even respond to emails after work hours. We can't recommend her enough. read more

Dr Collins is very good- she's direct but effective and knows what she is doing. She has helped my daughter with various issues since she was a newborn with colic and a horrible milk allergy. She recently helped her again and I recommend to everyone who needs a pediatric GI. read more

Dr. Collins was dismissive. She saw us (only over Zoom) about our 6yo daughter's constipation, which had been a problem for ~2 years at that point. She had no better advice than our regular pediatrician's suggestions, which hadn't been working. We were already using over the counter medication (e.g. Miralax); but we don't want a bandaid, we want a solution for this years-long problem! On Dr. Collins's advice, we again tried getting her to eat different things, which turned mealtime into 2-hour, tear-filled battles and, like before, did not help. Dr. Collins did not listen to us and did not help us. read more

As a first time mom I was thrown for a loop when my daughter was diagnosed with colic. I refused to take it as this blanket diagnosis and looked for the underlying causes. My husband and I drove down from OC to see Dr. Collins due to a friends recommendation. We had seen a GI in OC and we were so disappointed by the service. Dr. Collins is kind, direct, and gets right to the point. She knows parents are stressed and looking for answers. My daughter smiled at her right away which given her digestive issues was shocking. Dr. Collins has a way with kids. She is readily available by e-mail which I strongly appreciate. We were given samples of hypoallergenic formula to trial which is beyond helpful given how stupid expensive these specialized formulas are. read more

Dr. Collins is very professional and smart in his work and he helped my daughter who had heartache for a long time.

This review is long overdue. I'm so grateful to Dr. Collins, she was amazing and made herself available to help me step by step with my baby's GI issues. She came up with a concrete plan on which foods he could and couldn't tolerate and helped me reintroduce those foods as he got older. Wish we knew of Dr. Collins earlier! Highly recommend her! read more

I'm surprised someone as cold as Dr Collins would decide to work with children. For our initial consult she spent less than five minutes with us. She asked my 8yo questions but never asked me to fill in the obvious gaps. She seemed to take a dislike to us from the start. 6 months later and my child is in much worse shape than ever- won't eat, goes into shock every night from pain, etc. After several days of this and trips to the ER we had a zoom consult with Collins who insulted my child for not sitting up and speaking clearly about what was going on. Seriously? Would you be coherent after days of no sleep, no food and pain so bad it puts you into shock all night long?! We'll be looking for a new doctor who is kind and willing to help. read more

Our in office appointment with Dr Collins was really good, she really listened, made my daughter feel heard and didn't make us feel rushed. She really was helpful. She told us to email if anything came up before the follow up appointment. Needless to say, some test results came in that were concerning. Dr Collins called and walked us through the results and what needed to happen next, how long it would take to feel better etc etc. There were multiple things that worried us during the next 3 weeks and knowing we could email Dr Collins with our worries made all the difference! She was so responsive and never made us feel bad about emailing and always made us feel supported! We didn't know if some things were a normal part of the recovery or something we should be concerned about and Dr Collins was right on top of letting us know. I am so very thankful for her caring and support. We had our follow up, which was a telehealth and was really helpful with my daughter being back in school, and again, she was so helpful with really listening, asking questions, and explaining things so we could totally understand. I highly recommend Dr Collins! read more

Had first consultation with Dr Collins today via Telehealth. As a healthcare provider myself, in which I interact with Physicians very frequently I must say Dr Collins has great bedside manners. 1. Professional 2. Empathetic 3. She listens as much as speaks 4. She was honest about my sons plan of care and options available 5. She allowed me to make a informed decision 6. Provided her email and stated email her with any concerns, therefore communication was left open She is great and highly recommended for my sons future care. It's the parents responsibility to be an informed consumer. read more

No doubt she is smart but her bedside manner is worse than most spinal surgeons! She has a total lack of sincerity and compassion. I find this incredibly troubling considering that some of her patients are having GI issues because of emotional problems. My 9 year old daughter left the second zoom appointment in tears because of how cold and uncaring Collins acted. You can have all the credentials and titles in the world but if you come off as callous to a kid you are a mediocre doctor at best. read more

i have been chronically nauseous and sick for almost two years and doctor Collins was the first GI I saw. After an endoscopy and some blood work i was told there was nothing physically wrong with me and to go to therapy. Since then, I've had dozens of tests she failed to perform, resulting in a c diff and SIBO diagnosis, as well as other bacteria's. Doctor Collins seemed uninterested in my case and seemed to blame it on anxiety from the start, and sometimes I wonder if she would have done some simple tests for me, if i wouldn't still be sick and homeschooled almost two years later. Since then, I've found a doctor who believes me, and we are on a treatment plan. read more

We recently started seeing Dr. Collins for my baby's GI issues (he has many!). Dr. Collins is the first doctor who truly understood what was going on for our 5-month old. She made an immediate change for him, which resulted in an immediate improvement in the quality of his overall health and life. Dr. Collins is extremely knowledgeable, comprehensive in her approach, and best of all, works in partnership with the child and parents. As a busy professional myself, I adore how fast and efficient she is with communication and treatment action. Thank you, Dr. Collins for helping our son. We are very grateful. read more

The absolute worst doctor on the planet. Treated my daughter like she was crazy and told her that her issues were in her head and that she needed to work on her mental health. My daughter walked out of her last appointment and the first thing she said to me was "wow that doctor really hates me". No child should ever feel that was about a doctor. This is just the start. Not only was she wrong about her diagnosis, she was lazy and uninterested, she never listened but rather talked at you, she failed to perform simple tests and when she did perform a test she failed at that too. Luckily we went to a good doctor. My daughter was immediately diagnosed with a simple x-ray that her bowels were completely full. Perhaps Dr. Collins could have ordered that test? My daughter was so impacted that she could no longer keep food down. She was vomiting everything she ate. My daughter has also since been diagnosed with SIBO. A simple breath test over a few hours. She's now on a SIBO diet and has had 2 courses of antibiotics. Dr. Collins did do an endoscopy on my daughter. Her new doctors are not sure why she failed to do a simple acid test while she was in there. As well as taking various other pictures that she missed. Dr. Collins gave up on my daughter a long time ago but thankfully I NEVER will. I would not trust her with a goldfish let alone the well being of my child. Worst mistake I ever made and my daughter suffered for it. read more

I am relieved that we were able to see Dr. Collins because she has quickly been able help my son make good progress with a long standing issue. Dr. Collins is a quick thinker, analytical in her approach and a good listener. I feel that for the first time in a long time, I finally have a better understanding and control over my son's gastrointestinal health. One of the nicest aspects of being her patient is her that she wants to keep in touch via e-mail. I find this follow through and desire to keep communication consistent (in between appointments) to be refreshing and of course, it's helpful and shows that she cares and wants to keep on top of everything. Her office staff are lovely and friendly (not always so common at a doctor's office, let's be honest) and run a very tight ship. Our lives have all been positively impacted by Dr. Collins and I recommend anyone with a child who's having gastro problems to not let things drag on (as I did) and make an appointment to see her. read more

It is hard to review a Dr. But i can say with confidence that I have never felt so satisfied and so full on information than what I have and continue to feel coming to see Dr. Collins. If your child has GI problems and you're feeling helpless or having trouble finding out the real causes and want answers, this is the place to come. Considering Dr. Collins is a specialist, she is so knowledgeable about GI problems and is right to the point. Very thorough and will answer any and all questions you have. She has great treatment plans, including natural supplements as well to coincide with your treatment plan. Because she strictly focuses on Pediatric GI issues, she is truly able to answer anything related to your issues with confidence and ready to get your child back on track. I am personally thankful for all her help with my daughter. read more

We unfortunately will have to be getting a new doctor now so I thought I would leave a review. Dr. Collins is an experienced physician who knows her stuff well and does a good job at educating her patients and their caregivers. Did feel like there was a lack of empathy somewhat. An example is that my son was supposed to get a endoscopy and his autism specialist highly recommended a pill can. Dr. Collins said she can't do them but I could see if someone at children's hospital LA or somewhere could do it so we wouldn't have to sedate him twice. I did find a dr who could do the pill cam. When I called to to cancel the endo with dr Collins they told me she would no longer see my son since we were having the other doctor do the procedure. (That she couldn't provide). Another example...We live in Orange County so we have to drive a minimum of 1.5 hours to see the doc. Our last drive their was an accident on the freeway that had us running late. It took over 2 hours to drive there. I called on the way and they told me my appt was from 11:30-12:00 so I could have as much time as there was when we arrived til 12;00. I drove as quickly as I possibly could and ran my kids up to the office, arriving at 11:52 -- fully expecting a max of 8 minutes with the doctor. She told me she had to leave. I usually don't push (especially where I was late-- but because of an accident). I asked if I could have just 5 min. She seemed bothered but did oblige and I only took 5 min of her time. Still finished before 12:00. Again I understand this wasn't the doctors fault either but I felt like had the roles been reversed I would have said something like, "I'm really sorry you got stuck in traffic, unfortunately I only have 5 Minutes so let's make the most of it". Moving on...the doc was good about communicating via email when the office was closed and I had an urgent question. This was nice especially since we are so far away and my special needs son doesn't do well when he is in the car for that long. One con is you have to pay for parking (cash only) and a lot of the times I have gone I have had to circle the lot a number of times to find a parking spot. One pro-- we have never had to worry about billing issues. We have only had consults though. All of her procedures are billed out of network however (office staff told me this), so just a heads up there. All in all we felt pretty happy with Dr Collins 4.5 out of 5 stars- but my last couple interactions (especially being told we will no longer be seen) had me bring the rating down. read more

Dr. Collins is amazing! She's been seeing my 1 year old since she came home with a G-tube and I was so lost! She has assisted us through her care plan and great care of her medical needs. She's always so quick to help us out whenever needed. She's always a click away! Thank you for helping our little princess thrive! read more

We first visited Dr. Collins back in 2021 as my baby had a severe milk protein allergy. Since then, Dr. Collins has made herself available over email to answer all of our questions. I have never experienced this with another doctor! Sometimes she would reply even on weekends. As a first-time parent, I can't tell you how much this was appreciated. When we were in the thick of our baby's symptoms it was always a bit frustrating to hear that we shouldn't worry as they eventually outgrow it, but now that we are on the other side, Dr. Collins what right about all of it. Most recently, I needed a medical letter and Dr. Collins and her office staff impressively got back to me the same day. read more

Dr Collins is truly a gift to pediatric gastroenterology. I came to her with my 8 year old daughter who had a history of GI issues, with the latest being bleeding on and off for 5 months. After a warm (bedside manner) and pleasant office exam, she said she needed to do a colonoscopy and endo to find the source of bleeding. Of course I was nervous and didn't want to have to put my daughter under, but felt it was necessary. Dr Collins answered and helped calm my fears in the weeks before the procedure. We had the procedure done this morning at Encino Out Patient. And it was a wonderful experience. Dr Collins and the staff there are too notch. My daughter sailed through with ease and grace, and Dr Collins removed a polyp from her lower rectum, which had been the source of bleeding. She is a straight shooter, which I like, and a pretty cool lady, on top of being a very experienced and gifted GI doc. I would hands down recommend her to anyone with a little one that needs GI attention. read more

Brynie S Collins, MD - Pediatricians Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dr. Collins has been seeing my son since he was 3 months old.... He's now 14 months old!! She is not only knowledgable, patient, willing to listen but also try new things, but she is extremely loving. When she takes my son into her arms to place him on the examination table, she places a soft kiss on his forehead and showers him with loads of love and praise. Now, to touch on her wealth of knowledge, I will use my son as the best example. An incompetent pediatrician in Calabasas had my son, two weeks after being born, switch formulas which brought about an awful change. My son went from being an amazing sleeper, great pooper (sorry if that's TMI!) and super happy to sleeping on and off throughout a 24 hr period, becoming super cranky, and poo'ing with such strain he would turn red and blue! It was awful!!! I take him to another pediatrician who tries out a few things, then suggests I go see Dr. Collins. Upon examining my son, she agrees he should have never been changed off of his original formula, and now has developed a milk allergy. Going back and forth with it all, we finally found a formula that worked with him and he's now an amazing young man! Dr. Collins, you're the best! We love you so much! Love, Abraham's Mommy read more

UPDATE - AUGUST 2016 Our daughter's reflux is getting significantly better under Dr. Collins care. We had to undergo a few tests as suggested by the doctor; she was always available be it by phone or email. Thank you so much Dr. Collins for helping our daughter get better. We highly recommended Dr. Collins. We were referred to Dr. Collins as my 4 month old daughter had reflux issues. It was extremely difficult to see my baby suffer through reflux. Prior to Dr.Collins, we had been to another GI specialist and we weren't happy with the suggestions made by the other Doctor. First off, it was extremely easy to make an appointment, the staff is very good and since they had a cancellation, they gave us an appointment for the next day after we had called. When we met Dr. Collins, we described the symptoms and right away she said it was reflux. I was very relieved when she said there was no need to do the tests that involved inserting a tube in my daughters throat and keeping it for 24 hours!! Secondly she suggested the medicines and asked me to keep her posted of the process via email. This is unheard of that I could actually reach out to a doctor via email. She has been super responsive whenever I email her. We have seen her a few times now and I have exchanged multiple emails with her. My daughter is definitely getting better under Dr. Collins's care. I would also like to add that overall her staff is great and they are punctual on their time and do not make you wait for long!! Overall I highly recommend Dr. Collins as a GI specialist. read more

Such a great experience with Dr. Collins! She is very approachable, and responsive to messages and calls. Parents (myself included) can tend to be overly worried about certain medical problems with our kids, and she has helped my family and I without issue. read more

Dr. Collins and her office have been an amazing help to me!! Although we've never met in person or visited their office (because of Covid) I felt completely taken care of on our virtual consults and her responsiveness to my emails is amazing. She is such a knowledgeable doctor with a wonderful approach to patient care. I feel very blessed to have her helping us and would recommend her to anyone looking to help their precious child's gut health. read more

Very nice and listens to your concerns! Only issue is hard to get follow up appts bc she's booked. She wanted to see us back in ten days but receptionist wouldn't give us one for 3 weeks. That's an issue but she's very responsive by email. read more

Dr. Collins has treated both of my "allergic colitis" babies. Before we came to her, we spent every night 3-4 hours with an inconsolable crying baby. Everyone kept telling us it was normal for babies to cry and to give her chamomile tea or gripe water. Nothing worked. It was terrible and it wasn't until we came to Dr. Collins that she improved and we regained our sanity. Second baby has been a million times easier because we knew what to look for and started making the necessary changes way earlier. We are so grateful to her and her staff, and couldn't recommend her more. Great bedside manner. Genuinely cares about her patients. Never makes you feel crazy, even if you are... a little. read more

My 6 Year old daughter who was experiencing severe stomach pain, could not eat and had blood in her stool was referred to this office by a friend of mine. She also had a rash on her joints and in obvious pain. After examination, Dr. Collins suggested we do a blood test, and additional Stool sample. Blood tests came back normal..as such she suggested we try probiotics for a few days and then call her back? Seriously? Seriously???? I ended up taking my daughter to children's hospital.. she was diagnosed with HSP (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura).. a common virus many children get. Common symptoms: Stomach pain! Incredible waste of time and $360 for the office visit. read more

I met Dr.Collins a few years ago when my son was diagnosed with allergic colitis and acid reflex. It has been 3 years and we have ALWAYS received the very best of care from Dr. Collins. I'm sorry it took me so long to thank my doctor! When you are frightened, nervous, or dreading the worst- Dr. Collins has a unique way of calming you down in an honest and caring manner. She is always gentle, and she doesn't rush you through your questions. Recently, I had another baby with some of the same health conditions and Dr. Collins AGAIN was able to diagnose and resolve the issues quickly and effectively. Her staff is exemplary. You will notice that her assistants never change. Why would they??? Her office conveys such a peaceful feeling, the employees are HAPPY.. They are the BEST, and they have a sense of pride knowing that they work for one of the best pediatric GI physicians in the United States. Bedside manners is a true gift. You have it or you don't... Dr. Collins is not only highly trained but,she is also genuine and sincere. I am so grateful that I have her as my childrens GI physician. I truly look forward to my appointments and my kids do even more, knowing that no matter what the results are, I'm with the best GI physician should anything need to be addressed. Thank you Dr.Collins read more

Dr. Collins saved my sons life. I came to her as very terrified new mother with a newborn who had big distended belly, blood in his stool and would choke and scream every time he fed. After taking him to our pediatrician everyday for two weeks we finally got him into see Dr. Collins and she knew exactly what was wrong and knew exactly what he needed. It felt like a miracle. Now he is a happy, healthy, thriving three-year-old. We still see Dr. Collins every few months to manage his medication and she always remembers exactly who we are and greets us like an old friend. I adore Dr. Collins and have referred several other struggling mothers with there sick little ones to her. If your little one is struggling with GI issues then Dr. Collins is person you should see, she is a miracle worker! read more

I had an appointment set up for my daughter and the office called on Saturday afternoon stating they had a spot open up for Monday afternoon. I explained I was out of town for a work convention and didn't have my schedule with me, but I would take the appointment and then let them know Monday morning if it would work out. If it didn't, I had just planned to keep my original appointment. The girl said okay, let us know. So, low and behold, I call today to let them know I'd like to just keep my original appointment since Monday afternoon doesn't work with my daughter's work schedule and they said it would be $100 because I canceled within 24 hours. Even though I explained the conversation on Saturday, the girl answering the phone said there's no other option. Since I have no relationship with this doctor and it's our first visit, I am going elsewhere. Why start off on the wrong foot? Dr. Collins was recommended by our pediatrician, but with office policies like this one, who needs the hassle? read more

Dr. Collins has been an amazing addition to my sons medical team! We had a very scary start with him with multiple medical issues. She took so much time and personal attention to make sure we were at ease and informed. She has been a confidant, advocate, and important part of his growth and ability to thrive. read more

Two years ago our daughter started to get sick. Over the course of nine months she stopped growing, dropped weight (86 lbs to 70 lbs), missed a ton of school, and was constantly feeling horrible. And her doctors were stumped. After ten minutes with our daughter, Doctor Collins figured out what our daughter had and confirmed her diagnosis two days later with a biopsy. Since then our daughter has grown and gained her weight back -- and then some. It has not been easy. She still struggles through various courses of medicine. But she is feeling better (tons!) and doing great in school and we owe it all to Doctor Collins, and our daughter. read more

So fortunate to have Brynie Collins as our pediatric gastroenterologist. My youngest daughter has had massive issues with holding. Never experienced that with my first child. She would be in such severe pain. Dr. Collins is so gentle and loving with my kids. I never feel rushed or like a number. She really takes her time talking to us, trying to get to the bottom of what's going on. My older daughter just last week was having terrible pain in her stomach and Dr. Collins couldn't have been more amazing. She just has a wonderful way of doing necessary procedures in a very relaxed way, which made my daughter feel extremely comfortable as opposed to self-concious. read more

My children and now 4 and 6, but both of them had severe colic due to reflux as infants. I feel like we lived at Dr. Collins' office trying to figure out the best solution. She was patient, had great bedside manner and was very concerned with providing the utmost care to my kids. My second child was particularly difficult. Dr. Collins could tell I was at the end of my rope and would text me often to check on me and my son. Based on her recommendations, we were able to help him and once he found relief, our life changed for the better. The process of figuring out what is going on with your baby when they have tummy issues is quite daunting. For me, I felt helpless and just wanted my child to feel better. It does take some work and some trial and error, but she works with you until your child finds relief. To this day (over 6 years), Dr. Collins has made herself available via email and doesn't hesitate to follow up and get us in the office, when necessary. I would recommend her to any and all of my friends. read more

I can't say enough good things about dr Collins. My infant had to go to the emergency room at only 2 weeks old. Luckily it was just SEVERE allergies and acid reflux but nothing life threatening and now we have to go to a specialist and I'm so beyond glad I was referred by many moms to come see dr Collins. My favorite thing is she gave me her email so day or night i could email her with questions or concerns and she was prompt to write back. She comforted me when I was worried and stressed over what to do and how to care for my son and just knew the right things to say. Most of all she is super nurturing to my son and knowledgeable with dealing with insurance and my son now is doing SO much better. He is night and day better. I can really tell she cares about her patiences and I don't feel just like another number read more