Overview
David Y. Lin, MD is a board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty interest in pediatric and adolescent trauma, arthroscopic treatment of sports injuries, and limb deformities, including clubfeet. He earned his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, where he also completed his surgical internship. Upon successful completion of his orthopedic surgical training at Saint Vincent/Catholic Medical Center in New York City, he spent an additional year training younger orthopedic surgeons as chief resident. Dr. Lin received advanced training in a pediatric orthopedic fellowship at the internationally renowned Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN, where he gained vital training and experience in pediatric trauma care and pediatric sports medicine. He returned back home to New Jersey in 2002 to join Dr. Mark Rieger at our main campus in Cedar Knolls, NJ. He has been a senior physician partner with the group since 2004 and is proud to be providing care with great staff and partners at The Pediatric Orthopedic Center in the Cedar Knolls and Wayne campuses. Dr. Lin has specialized expertise in repairing broken bones, managing overuse injuries, treating meniscal injuries, repairing labral tears and reconstructing ACL tears in children and adolescents. He enjoys combining and utilizing his electrical engineering background from Cornell University to optimize and advance musculoskeletal care, healing and recovery. As a fellow of the AAOS and an active member of the POSNA, he is a strong advocate for orthopedic education and continues to teach physicians, residents, trainers, physical therapists and students throughout the region.
His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Gallbladder Disease, Boils, and Folliculitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
377 Jersey Avenue, Suite 280A, Jersey City, NJ 07302
246 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
609 Morris Avenue, Floor 2, Springfield, NJ 07081
218 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 101, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
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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.
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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Dr. Lawrence Lenke, Co-Director of Och Spine, surgeon-in-chief at the Och Spine Hospital, and chief of spinal deformity surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Lawrence Lenke, MD is one of the world's foremost leaders in spinal deformity surgery. His world-renowned practice is devoted exclusively to spinal deformity surgery with an emphasis on complex reconstructive surgery in both children and adults for the treatment of various spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, and other major spinal imbalances, as well as spondylolisthesis. He is generally regarded as the premier spinal deformity surgeon in the world, having developed the classification system for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), to which his name is now attached.After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lenke completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. While at Washington University, he also completed his fellowship training in pediatric and adult orthopedic spine surgery.Dr. Lenke has been listed in America's Top Doctors for the past 10 years and Best Doctors in America the past 15 years. Dr. Lenke was honored with the North American Spine Society’s 2013 Leon Wiltse Award for excellence in leadership and/or clinical research in spine care. Also in 2013, Dr. Lenke was listed in Orthopedics This Week as one of “The Top 28 Spine Surgeons in North America.” He served as president of the Scoliosis Research Society 2010-2011, the oldest and most prestigious spine society in the world; its single focus is the advancement of care in patients with spinal deformity. As a reflection of his preeminent surgical skills, he has hosted over 700 spinal surgeons from around the globe to observe his surgeries in the past 15 years.Dr. Lenke’s prolific academic career includes writing over 360 published peer-reviewed manuscripts, editing five textbooks on Spinal Surgery, writing more than 125 textbook chapters, chairing over 100 Spinal Surgery meetings and having been an invited Visiting Professor domestically and internationally more than 100 times. Dr. Lenke is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Y. Lin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Y. Lin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Y. Lin by calling their office at 973-538-7700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Y. Lin a top-rated expert for Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Y. Lin is classified as an Experienced expert for Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), 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. David Y. Lin specialize in?
While Dr. David Y. Lin is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Gallbladder Disease, and Boils. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. David Y. Lin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Y. Lin has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). You can view a list of Dr. David 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. David Y. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. David Y. Lin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-538-7700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- BoilsDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)

