South Denver Heart Center
"Controlling heart disease requires paying attention to one’s diet, activity levels and overall well-being. By mixing the right combination of laughter, fitness and healthy food and supplements, we can enjoy a much longer and more fulfilling life."

                 -Richard Collins, MD

‘The Cooking Cardiologist'® in Action


Dr. Collins’ cooking demonstrations can be seen live at the South Denver Heart Center. Everyone is invited to experience Dr. Collins in action. Learn heart-healthy recipe development, cooking techniques, and enjoy food sampling, while being educated and entertained.

Classes are offered bi-weekly and focus on a variety of topics.

Dr. Richard Collins, nationally recognized as ‘The Cooking Cardiologist'®, is the Director of Wellness at South Denver Cardiology Associates. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Collins received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and obtained his cardiovascular training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a Fellow in the American College of Chest Physicians and the American College of Cardiology and is board certified in cardiology and internal medicine. In addition, he served in the U.S. Navy as a physician to the U.S. Congress in Washington D.C..

As a leading authority and spokesperson in preventive medicine, Dr. Collins’ dynamic plan for prevention and reversal of heart disease through changes in diet and lifestyle have been shared with millions across the nation. His creativity in the kitchen is legendary, and his delicious, heart-healthy recipes have established him as a popular chef on television, at health fairs and at cooking demonstrations and conventions coast-to-coast.