Dr. Joseph C. Lin, MD | Parkville, MD | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Joseph Lin is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Taipei Medical University. With five decades of clinical experience, he brings extensive expertise to digestive health and general internal medicine care. Dr. Lin is fluent in both English and Chinese, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lin practices at locations in Parkville and Baltimore, Maryland, with hospital affiliations at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital and Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies, and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive concerns. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.2

37 Ratings
50 years of experience
56 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Chinese
Taipei Medical University
9 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Staff was awful didn't follow up with trying to get me started on medication for my illness was very nasty when I called about getting started to get better they do it in there own time not yours

May 4th, 2015

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Good Doctor. Going back for my 10 year check.

April 15th, 2015

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In 2009 my best friend went to Mr. Lin. Long story short: he took an x-ray of her stomach. She had large gallstones (they had been building up since 2005). He didn't recommend her for surgery and said to wait until she couldn't take the pain anymore. He never showed her the photos and spoke to her like a child. She went to her primary doctor and he looked at the charts and scheduled her for emergency surgery the next day with another specialist. The surgery went longer than expected and according to the surgeon her organs had swollen so much that the gallstones were going to explode within 24 hours if she hadn't had the emergency surgery. She should have sued.

April 8th, 2015

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husband and I have used him for over 15 years. Recently diagnosed my problem which required surgery. Totally pleased with his manner, diagnosis and recommendations.

February 14th, 2015

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Love this doctor.Very knowledgable.Made both my husband and I feel very comfortable. Don't know what the previous comments were all about. Have been acquainted w/ Dr. Lin's work since the 80's, when my son was in the hospital and Dr. Lin was doing his Fellowship program. He actually sat w/ my 8 year old son a few times. And played chess w/ him. I believe that constitutes excellent bedside manner.Maybe these other patients were just having a bad day.

March 29th, 2012

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First time seeing a Gastroenterologist. Dr Lin was very informative. Highly recommend.

November 10th, 2011

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DR LIN IS ARROGANT AND DOES NOT RELATE TO PATIENTS NEEDS

June 13th, 2011

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I felt that Dr. Lin unprofessional. Dr. Lin rushed and was very rude. He was very unsympathetic with my situation. Right before I went under for a colonosopy I asked him If I could ask him some questions and he said " make an apointment with my office" Dr. Lin never came out to see how I was in recovery and let me know things went really well. I hear he's a great doctor but he doesn't have ANY bedside manners.

February 9th, 2011

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Very rude, does not know how to talk to his patients. Doesnt let you get a word in, you feel rushed, and you are talked to like a 5 year old. The Doctrine has went to his head and he needs classes in etiquette,and how to respect people as a human being instead of a $$$ sign in his eyes. I wouldnt send my eneny to this docter if thats what you want to call him. Please take a extra 5 minutes and find another docter around your way. Sorry for all the negativity, but its the truth

December 16th, 2010

Lin Joseph Office

8903 Harford RdParkville, MD 21234

Tel: (410) 661-9133

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

9000 Franklin Square DrBaltimore, MD 21237

Tel: (443) 777-7000


Dr. Joseph Cheng-Chung Lin, MD	Sarah Proffit, APRN	Brendon Bower, APRN	Dr. Daria Sergeevna Lymar, MD
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (37 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience			15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks English
Parkville , MD	Baltimore , MD	Tempe , AZ	Baltimore , MD
Med School: Taipei Medical University	Med School: Wilmington University	Med School: University of Cincinnati	Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Taipei Medical UniversityGraduated in 1976

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What languages does Dr. Joseph Lin speak?: Dr. Joseph Lin speaks English and Chinese.
Where is Dr. Joseph Lin's office located?: Dr. Joseph Lin's office is located at 8903 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD, 21234.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Lin affiliated with?: Dr. Joseph Lin is affiliated with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital.
Is Dr. Joseph Lin accepting new patients?: Dr. Joseph Lin is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Joseph Lin's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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