Shin Lin, MD, PhD

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4.8 out of 5
95 ratings
11 reviews

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Shin Lin, MD, PhD

Medical Specialties

Top Conditions & Symptoms

  • Heart failure
  • Heart transplant

Top Procedures & Treatments

  • Medical management of advanced heart failure
  • Medical management of heart transplant
  • Medical management of left ventricular devices (LVAD)
  • Endomyocardial biopsies

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

95 ratings
4.8 out of 5

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11 reviews
October 31, 2024

Dr Lin took the time to listen carefully and addressed all of my concerns with clarity and compassion.

September 24, 2024

Very caring staff and physician.

September 18, 2024

Excellent care by Dr Lin. He answered all my questions thoroughly and comprendably.

September 11, 2024

Doctor Lin was very helpful and actually gave me some hope.

August 5, 2024

Dr. Lin is very thorough.

June 25, 2024

Very good news given thus great appt. Dr listened and gave us honest answers to issues. Very pleased to feel as if the Doctor had listened to concerns.

June 12, 2024

Doctor easy to understand

April 27, 2024

Dr Lin is excellent in reviewing my medical history and problems in all aspects including [...] related issues and helping in resolving said issues.

April 17, 2024

Was interested and concerned. I have every faith in his knowledge and ability

December 25, 2023

I really appreciate dr. Lin expertise and experience.

November 20, 2023

Dr Lin's straight forward honesty when discussing my heart problems and other concerns was very much appreciated.

About Shin Lin

Shin Lin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified heart failure and transplant cardiologist at UW Medical Center and a UW assistant professor of Cardiology.

Dr. Lin believes in creating active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Lin earned his MD and PhD at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Lin’s clinical research interests include heart failure therapies, endomyocardial biopsy procedure, heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. His research interests include epigenomics and genetics of heart failure.

Education and Training

  • UCLA
    Fellowship, 2016, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • Stanford University SOM
    Fellowship, 2015
  • Stanford University SOM
    Fellowship, 2012, Cardiovascular Disease
  • Univ. of Pennsylvania - Internal Medicine Residencies
    Residency, 2009, Internal Medicine
  • Mayo Clinic - Internal Medicine
    Internship, 2007, Internal Medicine
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Medical Education, 2006
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Master, 2004, Biostatistics

Board Certifications

  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2016, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease, 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, 2009, American Board of Internal Medicine