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Matthew Y.C. Lin, MD
Gastrointestinal SurgeryMatthew Y.C. Lin, MD
Gastrointestinal Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Matthew Y.C. Lin is a gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the upper digestive tract. He treats conditions of the bile ducts, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines and stomach. Lin is a member of the UCSF Surgical Hospitalist Program, dedicated to providing prompt surgical consultations for patients being seen on an emergency basis.
Lin earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, followed by a general surgery residency at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center. At UCSF, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, funded by the Foundation for Surgical Fellowships.
Lin has been involved in important research in his field, including a study conducted by UCSF bariatric and transplant surgeons indicating that sleeve gastrectomy (removal of more than half of the stomach) may be performed safely in carefully selected morbidly obese patients with impending organ failure and also indicating that these patients' significant weight loss may make them more suitable candidates for organ transplantation. In 2012, Lin presented the results of this study – the largest of its kind to date – to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Lin has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Education & training
Board certification
- General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Degree
- MD, University of California Los Angeles Schl of Medicine
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My research
Clinical trials
A Feasibility Study to Evaluate Safety and Probable Benefit of the Eclipse XL1 System for Distraction Enterogenesis in Adult and Pediatric Patients With Short Bowel SyndromeOpens in a new window
Recruiting
Incident rate of moderate or severe procedure and/or device related adverse events
Publications
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- January 13, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Absolutely first class in every regard. I so appreciated his care and concern.
- December 12, 20255 out of 5 Stars
I have spoke of Dr. Lin and Dr Finlayson and the entire staff with UCSF to everyone I come in contact with. I was treated like a celebrity! I am forever grateful!
- October 30, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Lin is extremely knowledgeable and caring. He had reviewed all records prior to our video visit, and noted that there was no change in the size of my hernia. He responded to all my questions and indicated we can continue to monitor the surgical hernia.
- October 23, 20254.9 out of 5 Stars
Dr Lin is excellent physician. I am grateful.
- August 29, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Very Good #5 doesn't say enough GOODNESS about Dr. LIN I NEEDED an Exceptional button #10+
- August 5, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Lin, is an excellent dr, with great knowledge and wonderful care for his patients. He's supet!
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