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 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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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 21 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| San Francisco , CA | Emeryville , CA | SACRAMENTO , CA | SACRAMENTO , CA |
| Med School: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine | Med School: Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences | Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Med School: Emory University |
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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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