4.4
7 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Matthew Lin is a gastroenterologist with 21 years of experience treating digestive system conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and completed his residency at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Lin further advanced his training through a fellowship at UCSF in 2012. He speaks English.
Dr. Lin practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. His expertise includes treating various types of hernias, including ventral hernias, incisional hernias, and inguinal hernias. He performs abdominal hernia repair procedures to help patients recover from these conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Lin practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. His expertise includes treating various types of hernias, including ventral hernias, incisional hernias, and inguinal hernias. He performs abdominal hernia repair procedures to help patients recover from these conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- 41 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- UCSF
- 5 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 21 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
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| Med School: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine | Med School: Georgia State University | Med School: New York University | Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Matthew Yi-Chih Lin
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Matthew Yi-Chih Lin holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at UCSF in 2012.
Residency
Completed their residency at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in 2008 and Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in 2006.
Medical School
Graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2005.
NPI Number
Matthew Yi-Chih Lin's NPI number is 1770775835.
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- Does Matthew Lin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Matthew Lin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Matthew Lin's office located?
- Matthew Lin's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave # 2, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
- Which hospitals is Matthew Lin affiliated with?
- Matthew Lin is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
- What languages does Matthew Lin speak?
- Matthew Lin speaks English.
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