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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The doctor explained my options clearly
Cindy Lin is a rock star! She is amazing at what she does.
Very caring and flexible
It being the first visit I am very happy I chose this practice starting with receptionist to Dr. Very concern and happy to talk with you. Dr Lin very detailed in explaining problem and has a plan for future
The best physician I have ever seen! Cannot say enough good things about her.
Dr Lin is the best. Very kind, patience and thorough. She takes time to listen to my questions & explain things to me clearly.
Dr. Lin listened attentively to my whole story and it felt like she wanted to determine an accurate and quick diagnosis to put me on a path to better mobility.
Dr and assistant were great
Dr. Lin listens and tries her best to suggest appropriate options. She is a highly skilled clinician. I'm grateful for her expertise.
Dr. Lin always seems rushed, I wish she would spend more time educating me about my [...] and expected recovery.
Dr. Cindy Lin is an exceptional physician.
Dr Lin is brilliant, professional and human! Very impressive how this industry expert was able to multi-task the entire process. Her evaluation was targeted yet open as she filtered thru my layman's presentation of my injury and subsequent symptoms, then target the root cause of my now chronic condition as she transparently walked me thru her exam in real-time. She spoke freely but articulately and concisely in language that I could fully understand as she presented each finding with each test that ultimately led her to a diagnosis and treatment plan recommendation. I went in expecting a guarded dialogue on my diagnosis like a lawyer or weatherman only providing estimates on their predictions for the future outcome but rather after Dr Lin's care I came out encouraged with the probable prognosis and immediate tangible progress! I had the right walking cast/boot, was now pain free, was emotionally past fear of the unknown, and motivated to start a promising physical therapy program! Indeed, quality of life is returning thanks to just 1 hour with Dr Lin and the team!
Dr. Cindy Lin was amazing and diagnosed my somewhat mysterious ankle pain w a key physical exam finding which shows her clinical expertise
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 great! Clear, attentive, good listener, efficient
I love doctor Lin. She's personable, really comes across as caring about me. She's very patient with me thoroughly answering all of my questions and clearly explaining what's happening and why so I understand.
She was open other options.
Due to new patient status w/ physician, I was thankful for her way of listening; returning the responses to my concerns w/ possible challenges & how to move forward w/o haste. She seems to be thorough, which is appreciative.
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. [...]
About Cindy Lin
Cindy Lin, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR, is dual board-certified in sports medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation. Dr. Lin is a Clinical Professor of Sports & Spine Medicine in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She holds the Endowed Professorship of Sports and Exercise Medicine. She is the Director of Clinical Innovation for The Sports Institute.
Her clinical interests include sports, spine and musculoskeletal injuries of all ages, athlete care, and sports concussion management. Her practice includes the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostics and injections and electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS). She enjoys collaborating with her patients to support them in injury prevention, recovery, and in helping them to stay active in sports and for life.
She serves on the Board of Trustees of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the ACSM Clinical Sports Medicine Leadership Committee. She serves on the NCAA Training and Performance Advisory Group. She is an Exercise and Medicine Governance Board Member. Before joining UW, she practiced at the Singapore Sports and Exercise Medicine Centre at Changi General Hospital and Novena Medical Center in Singapore. Her research interests include sports injury prevention, digital health, medtech innovations, Exercise in Medicine, and women's and youth sports health. Dr. Lin provides medical coverage for national and international sporting events.
Personal Interests
Dr. Lin maintains an active lifestyle through horseback riding, swimming, hiking, and running. She also enjoys 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 and RehabilitationSanta Clara Valley Medical CenterInternship, 2008Harvard Medical School