About
Rochelle L. Collins, DO, FAAFP, holds board certification in Family Medicine and in Obesity Medicine and Weight Management. She leads LivingWell Primary Care as an MDVIP-affiliated physician in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Her clinical focus centers on chronic disease management and women's health. She holds fellowship status in the American Academy of Family Physicians, reflected in her FAAFP credential.
Dr. Collins personally guides each patient through their wellness journey, taking time to understand their medical history, lifestyle, and personal goals. She believes strong patient relationships form the foundation of effective primary care. Her practice offers same-day and next-day appointments, round-the-clock reachability for urgent needs, and comprehensive annual wellness screenings through the MDVIP Wellness Program. She also holds an affiliation with Hartford Hospital. Her services span family medicine, preventive care, women's health, hormone therapy, weight management, and MedSpa treatments. She sees patients from Avon, West Hartford, Simsbury, and the broader Greater Hartford region.
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Who is Dr. Collins right for?
Dr. Collins suits adults seeking a primary care physician who addresses the full picture of their health. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, or hormonal imbalance benefit from her proactive, individualized approach. Women navigating menopause or hormonal changes find particular value in her BHRT expertise and women's health focus. Patients with weight loss goals work well with her given her board certification in Obesity Medicine and her structured three-tiered program. Anyone who wants a physician who listens closely and stays reachable will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Collins treats a broad range of conditions including hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, arthritis, hormonal imbalance, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, and incontinence. She also provides preventive care and manages chronic conditions over the long term.
Yes. Dr. Collins holds board certification in Family Medicine and a separate board certification in Obesity Medicine and Weight Management. She also carries the FAAFP designation, indicating fellowship in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Collins uses a three-tiered program built around each patient's metabolic profile. She starts with nutrition, exercise, and stress management. For patients who need more support, she adds natural supplements. When appropriate, she prescribes FDA-approved medications including Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. Patients in the program typically achieve 15 to 20 percent total body weight loss.
Yes. Dr. Collins specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. A pharmacy customizes each formulation based on the patient's needs and lifestyle. Dr. Collins schedules routine follow-up testing to keep hormone levels on track.
Dr. Collins offers round-the-clock reachability for urgent concerns. Patients can also schedule same-day or next-day appointments through the practice. This level of access is a core feature of her MDVIP-affiliated model.
Dr. Collins covers a wide range of women's health needs, including annual screenings, family planning, menopause management, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. She brings particular clinical interest to hormonal health and the long-term conditions that hormonal imbalances can trigger.
LivingWell Primary Care has an on-site licensed psychotherapist available to patients. Dr. Collins coordinates with this resource to support patients dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Dr. Collins holds an affiliation with Hartford Hospital in Connecticut.
Yes. Dr. Collins serves patients from Avon, West Hartford, Simsbury, Greater Hartford, and surrounding communities throughout Connecticut.
Doctor profile last updated April 5, 2026