
Overview
Dr. Harrison W. Lin is a board-certified UCI Health otolaryngologist who specializes in hearing disorders and skull base surgery. His clinical interests include hearing and balance problems, chronic ear infections, skull base tumors such as acoustic neuromas and meningiomas, facial paralysis, and devices that help people cope with hearing loss.Lin earned his medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. He completed a residency in otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School in Boston followed by a fellowship in neurotology and skull base surgery at the UC San Diego School of Medicine.A principal investigator at the UC Irvine Center for Hearing Research, Lin is working to advance hearing and balance research. His goal is to extend and translate his basic science work into clinical trials that can help UCI Health patients who have auditory and vestibular problems.
Dr. Lin is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Cholesteatoma, Myringotomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 119 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 3100, Irvine, CA 92612
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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
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UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
Dr. Edward C. Kuan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI Health otolaryngologist who specializes in medical and surgical treatment for disorders of the nose, paranasal sinuses and skull base. He is Co-Director of the UCI Comprehensive Skull Base Program and Chief of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery.As a rhinologist and skull base surgeon, his clinical practice focuses on complex and revision endoscopic sinus surgery for challenging sinusitis and nasal polyps, especially cases that have failed prior medical and/or surgical therapy. He also has a focused interest in sinonasal tumors and often partners with the UCI Head and Neck Cancer team to provide comprehensive treatment for both benign and malignant tumors of the nose and sinuses, often achievable via a minimally invasive approach.In addition, he performs endoscopic skull base surgery in close collaboration with UCI Health neurosurgeons as part of the UCI Health Skull Base Surgery Program, including removal of brain tumors through the nose and reconstructing defects between the brain and the nose (cerebrospinal fluid leaks and encephaloceles), and frequently collaborates with the UCI Health Facial Plastic Surgery team for the comprehensive surgical treatment of the functional nasal airway.Kuan earned his medical degree at UCI School of Medicine. He completed residency training in otolaryngology at UCLA, followed by a fellowship in rhinology and skull-base surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.His research interests include bioengineering applications in rhinology, skull base reconstruction, and clinical outcomes of chronic sinusitis, sinonasal tumors and skull base surgery. He has published more than 350 peer-reviewed original articles, reviews and book chaptersin the highest-impact otolaryngology and neurosurgery journals and is a regular invited speaker for both clinical topics and his research nationally and internationally. He is actively involved in the American Rhinologic Society, North American Skull Base Society and Triological Society. He is the primary editor of a textbook on skull base reconstruction and is the primary editor of the International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology - Sinonasal Tumors document. He also serves as an associate editor and/or on the editorial boards of multiple scientific journals, including all journals focused on the field of rhinology. Dr. Kuan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kuan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
Dr. Naveen Bhandarkar is a board-certified UCI Health otolaryngologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the nose, the paranasal sinuses (areas surrounding the nasal cavity) and the skull base (the interface between the sinuses and the brain).He has extensive experience in complex and revision endoscopic sinus surgery, treating the most difficult and challenging cases of chronic sinusitis, polyps and sinus tumors. He has performed more than 2,500 procedures to date using the most advanced technologies available.After earning a medical degree at Ohio State University’s College of Medicine in Columbus, he completed residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, followed by a fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.His clinical interests include chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal and sinus tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, sinus steroid eluting implants, balloon sinuplasty, revision sinus surgery, image-guided sinus surgery and minimally invasive skull base surgery. He is active in research involving clinical trials and outcomes of sinus surgery and is also a regular reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Bhandarkar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhandarkar is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Harrison W. Lin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Harrison W. Lin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Harrison W. Lin by calling their office at 714-456-7017. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Harrison W. Lin a top-rated expert for Acoustic Neuroma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Harrison W. Lin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acoustic Neuroma, 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. Harrison W. Lin specialize in?
While Dr. Harrison W. Lin is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Cholesteatoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Harrison W. Lin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Harrison W. Lin has published 119 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acoustic Neuroma. You can view a list of Dr. Harrison W. Lin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Harrison W. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Harrison W. Lin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7017 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- CholesteatomaDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- SchwannomaDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- TinnitusDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Tinnitus.
- Advanced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome
- DFNB1Dr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Aural PolypsDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Aural Polyps.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Ear CancerDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Familial OtosclerosisDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Familial Otosclerosis.

