Joseph Collins (1866–1950) was an American neurologist and medical educator who made significant contributions to the clinical study of neurology in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in Brookfield, Connecticut, Collins pursued a career in medicine, earning his Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University in 1888. Following his graduation, he spent several years in private medical practice before deciding to specialize in the study and treatment of neurological disorders.
Collins's academic and clinical career advanced rapidly. In 1907, he was appointed as a professor of neurology at the New York Post-Graduate Medical School, where he helped train future medical professionals. Beyond his teaching duties, Collins played a pivotal role in the development of specialized medical institutions in New York. He was a co-founder of the New York Neurological Institute, where he also served as a visiting physician, dedicating his career to clinical practice and the advancement of neurological science.
