Alexander Y. Lin
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
1600 Divisadero St., Room H2907, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Alexander Lin is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.

Dr. Lin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine, MD

Residency

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Plastic Surgery

Specialties

General Surgery
Plastic Surgery

Licenses

Plastic Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Fellowships

Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh (UPMC), Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
1600 Divisadero St., Room H2907, San Francisco, CA 94115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Y. Lin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Y. Lin?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Y. Lin by calling their office at 415-353-4201. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alexander Y. Lin a top-rated expert for Plagiocephaly?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Y. Lin is classified as an Advanced expert for Plagiocephaly, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alexander Y. Lin specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander Y. Lin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Plagiocephaly, Sunken Fontanelles, and Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Alexander Y. Lin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander Y. Lin has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Plagiocephaly. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Y. Lin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alexander Y. Lin accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander Y. Lin accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Partners Plans and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-4201 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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