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. Cindy Lin is an exceptional physician.
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
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, 2008, Transitional YearHarvard Medical School