Victor Collins (doctor)
Victor Collins CBE (born 14 October 1948) is an English surgeon most well known for his pioneering treatment theory of the two most common types of cleft palate: unilateral incomplete and unilateral complete.
Early life
Collins was born in London in 1948 to Baron & Lady Collins and raised in the counties of Hampshire and Gloucestershire. He showed a high understanding of the sciences from a young age and became a member of Mensa International aged 12. Collins was educated at Eton College, specialising in Biology, Fine Art, Physics and Mathematics. Additionally he played for the Eton College Polo Tournament upon successful fellowship.
Medical training and expertise
Collins studied medicine at Cambridge University, graduating with his M.D in 1970. Upon graduation, Collins took placement at Kings College London in a research field from 1970 until 1974, during this time Collins began research on ways in which cleft palate could be treated and managed more effectively. By 1976 his theory was presented and fully accredited by the NHS. Use of this theory can still be seen in use in any modern-day treatment of cleft palate.
For his important contribution to medical sciences Dr Collins was awarded an Honourable Fellowship to the Royal College of Physicians in 1982. In 1998 Dr Collins was awarded his CBE for contributions to education, research and development of medical sciences.
Academic achievements, affiliations and fellowships
- Bachelor of Science; BSc (Hons)
- Master of Science; MSc (Hons)
- Doctor of Science; DSc (Hons)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery; MB ChB
- Master of Surgery; M.Ch
- Doctor of Medicine; M.D
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons; FRCS
- Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences; FMedSci
Personal Life
Dr Collins now resides in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire where he works at Cheltenham General as a Locum, additionally he is an advisory to Kings College London where he deferred a chair as Professor of Medical Sciences. He lives with his wife Victoria Glasscock Collins, and together they have three children; Sue, John & Darren.
In 2008 Dr Collins announced his intentions to retire from his advisory role at Kings College London and Locum duties at Cheltenham General.