Overview
Dr. Matthew Y.C. Lin is a gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the upper digestive tract. He treats conditions of the bile ducts, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines and stomach. Lin is a member of the UCSF Surgical Hospitalist Program, dedicated to providing prompt surgical consultations for patients being seen on an emergency basis. Lin earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, followed by a general surgery residency at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center. At UCSF, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, funded by the Foundation for Surgical Fellowships. Lin has been involved in important research in his field, including a study conducted by UCSF bariatric and transplant surgeons indicating that sleeve gastrectomy (removal of more than half of the stomach) may be performed safely in carefully selected morbidly obese patients with impending organ failure and also indicating that these patients' significant weight loss may make them more suitable candidates for organ transplantation. In 2012, Lin presented the results of this study – the largest of its kind to date – to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Lin has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Lin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew Y. Lin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Y. Lin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew Y. Lin by calling their office at 415-353-2161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew Y. Lin a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew Y. Lin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Matthew Y. Lin specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew Y. Lin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Hernia Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew Y. Lin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Y. Lin has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew 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. Matthew Y. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew Y. Lin accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HerniaDr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Retroperitoneal Inflammation
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendicitisDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)