Cindy Lin, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR
Cindy Lin, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Spine care
- Telehealth services
Locations
Sports Concussion Program at Harborview
Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Lin is an excellent physicians provides me with physical therapy. Listened to me and ordered a MRI to check my _____ gave me 3 _____ able me to walk.
Dr. Lin is the best
She was open other options.
I would recommend Dr. Lin to all my family and friends very knowledgeable in knee pain and rehabiltion. Helpful, and caring doctor to help patients in deep pain
Dr. Lin was the exact specialist I needed to see about my concerns. [...]
Dr Lin is great, no problems at all
Doctors visit was way too fast
Dr. Lin Is whip smart, takes in everything that you tell her, and addresses those items in the treatment plan.
I really liked both Dr Lin and the fellow [...] who saw me.
[...] Dr. Cindy Lin was great.
Dr. Lin has been terrific.
Dr. Lin is an exceptional physician. [...]
Would prefer if doctor comes on time and listen to the pt without hastening the appointment.
My doctor, Dr. Lin is very thorough and reviewed all the options for treating [...] I left the appointment with a plan.
I am very thankful for Dr. Lin, she always goes above and beyond to make sure I receive the treatment I need. [...]
Dr. Lin
Dr. Lin is awesome and I am grateful for her care. She did not give up in despair and continued to figure out my problem and a plan. The plan is working and I am getting better.
*Dr. Cindy Lin & her staff went beyond any expectations that I had for care. *Dr. Cindy Lin went above & beyond to be sure I was heard and followed up with me immediately regarding further treatment options. She is my angel.
Dr Cindy Lin was very knowledgeable, competent, trustworthy, and understanding.
Both the nurse and Dr Lin were compassionate and patient. I felt like everything I said was being heard.
About Cindy Lin
Cindy Lin, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR, is dual board-certified in sports medicine, physical medicine, and rehabilitation. Dr. Lin is a Clinical Associate Professor of Sports & Spine Medicine in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She holds the UW Endowed Professorship of Sports and Exercise Medicine. She also serves as Director of Clinical Innovation for The Sports Institute.
Her clinical interests include the care of sports, spine and musculoskeletal injuries in all ages, care of athletes, and sports concussion management. Her practice includes the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostics and injection guidance and electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS). Her research interests include medtech innovations, sports injury prevention, Exercise in Medicine, and women's health.
She is associate editor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal. She is an Exercise is Medicine Governance Board Member for the American College of Sports Medicine. She practiced at the Changi Sports Medicine Centre in Singapore before joining UW. Dr. Lin has been involved in national and international sporting event coverage and has published many journal articles and book chapters related to sports and exercise medicine.
Personal Interests
Dr. Lin maintains an active lifestyle through horseback riding, swimming, hiking and running. She also enjoys ballroom dancing, sailing and traveling.
Education and Training
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineFellowship, 2012, Sports MedicineStanford University Medical CenterResidency, 2011, Physical Medicine & RehabilitationSanta Clara Valley Medical CenterInternship, 2008, Transitional YearHarvard Medical School