Albert Lin, MD

Albert Lin, MD

Ophthalmologist
6671 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074

At a glance

2.33 stars (1 review)
47% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 6 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University Of California
Affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Memorial Hermann Physician Network and 1 more

Patient review summary

2.33
The reviews for Dr. Lin present a mixed picture of the patient experience. On one hand, some patients describe him as rude, impatient, and dismissive, noting issues with communication and perceived unprofessional behavior, such as rushing through appointments and not addressing questions adequately. Others, however, commend his straightforward approach and effective handling of complex cases, including cataracts and glaucoma. These patients appreciate his honesty and trust his surgical skills. Despite the divergent opinions on his bedside manner, there is agreement on his competence as a surgeon. The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources.
The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources

Office locations

Albert Lin, MD
6671 Southwest Fwy, Ste 110, Houston, TX, 77074

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma surgery
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Glaucoma
Glaucoma surgery
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant

More about Albert Lin, MD

Dr. Albert Lin is an ophthalmologist and internist in Houston, Texas. He obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Lin completed his internship in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and his residency in ophthalmology at the Baylor College of Medicine. He pursued his fellowship in glaucoma at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Lin is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Physician Network, and the Michael E. DeBakey Department Of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Lin speaks English, Spanish, and Chinese and has published several research papers in various journals.

Education & experience

Education

University Of California, Medical School, 2002
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Residency

Affiliation

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Memorial Hermann Physician Network
Michael E. DeBakey Department Of Veterans Affairs

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

License

TX State Medical License active through November 2025 #N5193

Professional memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
Bilateral vitelliform maculopathy and deferoxamine toxicity.
Outcomes of surgical bleb revision for late-onset bleb leaks after trabeculectomy.

Background

Languages spoken

Spanish
Chinese

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1891734117
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