Otto S. Lin
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Otto S. Lin

Gastroenterology
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
8
conditions
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in outcomes research, particularly as it relates to colon cancer screening.Dr. Lin finds it highly rewarding to follow patients over time. He believes that a positive physician-patient relationship can promote healing.Dr. Lin is the medical director of Quality Improvement for the Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington and a consultant for the Radiological Devices Panel at the FDA. He is also the recipient of several awards including the Franklin Ebaugh Award for Outstanding Research (Stanford Hospital), Glaxo Institute of Digestive Health Resource Award, Cabot Prize (Harvard Medical School) and Clinical Research Award (Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason).

Dr. Lin is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, Boston - 1994

Residency

Internal Medicine, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA - 1997

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Gastroenterology, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA - 2001

Hospital Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Humana
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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Otto S. Lin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Otto S. Lin?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Otto S. Lin by calling their office at 206-624-1144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Otto S. Lin a top-rated expert for Colonoscopy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Otto S. Lin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colonoscopy, 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. Otto S. Lin specialize in?

While Dr. Otto S. Lin is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Otto S. Lin accept my insurance?

Dr. Otto S. Lin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 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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