Summary

Dr. Hong-Der Lin is a surgeon who earned his medical degree from Taipei Medical University and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. With five decades of surgical experience, Dr. Lin has built extensive expertise in general surgery. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Lin practices at Sharp Coronado Hospital and maintains locations in La Mesa, California, including Sharp Grossmont Hospital. His surgical expertise includes treating ventral and inguinal hernias as well as metastatic and recurrent breast cancer. Dr. Lin also performs diagnostic procedures such as pathology tests and chemistry panels to help guide patient care. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 50 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Hong-Der Lin has 3 locations

Grossmont Surgical Associates

5565 Grossmont Center Dr # 221La Mesa, CA 91942
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Grossmont Surgical Associates

5565 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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SurgeryEmergency MedicineAnesthesiologyCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.7 
50 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
La Mesa , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CALincoln , NE
Med School: Taipei Medical University Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Hong-Der Lin

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Hong-Der Lin has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Hong-Der Lin has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Medical School

Taipei Medical UniversityGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Hong-Der Lin accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Hong-Der Lin accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Hong-Der Lin's office located?
Dr. Hong-Der Lin's office is located at 5565 Grossmont Center Dr # 221, La Mesa, CA, 91942.
Does Dr. Hong-Der Lin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Hong-Der Lin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Hong-Der Lin speak?
Dr. Hong-Der Lin speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hong-Der Lin affiliated with?
Dr. Hong-Der Lin is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital.

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