Summary

Dr. Derrick Lin specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing three decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed residency training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. With 30 years in practice, Dr. Lin provides comprehensive care for complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. They are fluent in Chinese, English, French, and Spanish, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lin practices at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston, MA, where they focus on treating serious conditions including oral cancer and head and neck cancer. They also address various mouth problems that affect patients' daily lives. Lin performs specialized procedures such as endoscopic sinus surgery and nasal endoscopy to diagnose and treat sinus conditions. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.5, reflecting their commitment to quality care and positive patient experiences.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 30 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish
  • Mount Sinai School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Derrick T. Lin

243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114

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30 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Boston , MABoston , MAPeabody , MANashua , NH
Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Derrick T. Lin

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CBA Blue
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Medicare
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Senior Whole Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Derrick T. Lin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Derrick T. Lin has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
  • Cancer
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Injuries
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hepatitis C
  • Liver Cancer
  • Nose Cancer (Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms)
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Recurrence
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Wilms Tumor

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Derrick T. Lin holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1996.

NPI Number

Derrick T. Lin's NPI number is 1104817170.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Derrick Lin speak?
Derrick Lin speaks Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
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