Shu S. Lin
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions

Overview

I help patients with acquired heart diseases, such as coronary artery blockages and heart valve problems. I use surgical procedures when necessary. Each patient is special in his or her own way, and I will work with the cardiologists to provide the best care possible in each situation. In particular, I am happy to discuss the possibility of providing patients with less-invasive ways of undergoing heart bypass surgery (for example, minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft) whenever appropriate. I have been in North Carolina for more than 25 years, and I received all of my medical and surgical training at Duke.

Dr. Lin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Duke University School Of Medicine| Duke University Medical Center, 1992|2000

Residency

General Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Mandarin

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Cardiothoracic Surgery - Clinic 2F/2G
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710

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.

Heart Bypass Surgery

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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Is Dr. Shu S. Lin a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shu S. Lin is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Shu S. Lin specialize in?

While Dr. Shu S. Lin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Shu S. Lin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shu S. Lin has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Shu S. Lin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shu S. Lin accept my insurance?

Dr. Shu S. Lin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-1300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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