4.2
5 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Matthew Lin is a gastroenterology specialist with 21 years of experience helping patients with digestive health concerns. He completed his medical education at the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and finished his residency training at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in 2008. Dr. Lin further advanced his expertise through fellowship training at UCSF in 2012, which prepared him for the complex cases he treats today. He provides care in English for his patients.
Dr. Lin practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California, where he focuses on treating various types of hernias including ventral, incisional, and inguinal hernias. His clinical work includes performing comprehensive blood tests and metabolic panels to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 for his care and expertise.
Dr. Lin practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California, where he focuses on treating various types of hernias including ventral, incisional, and inguinal hernias. His clinical work includes performing comprehensive blood tests and metabolic panels to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 for his care and expertise.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- 41 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- UCSF
- 3 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 21 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| San Francisco , CA | SACRAMENTO , CA | Tempe , AZ | Redwood City , CA |
| Med School: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine | Med School: New York University | Med School: Charles R Drew University | Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Matthew Yi-Chih Lin has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
UCSF2012
Residency
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center2008
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center2006
Medical School
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of MedicineGraduated in 2005
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- Dr. Matthew Lin is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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