Dr. Cindy Y Lin, MD

Dr. Cindy Y Lin, MD

Physiatrist
3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98004

At a glance

4.91 stars (18 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 50 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 15+ years of experience
Graduated from Harvard University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at UW Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
2 office locations
4.91
18 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
5.0

Recent reviews

Nice, Professional, took time to listen and addressed all my concerns and was able to offer immediate help
Verified patient

Office locations

1
1.
UW Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA, 98004
2
2.
UW Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
3800 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA, 98195

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Pain in joint
Lower back pain
Pain in joint
Lower back pain

More about Dr. Cindy Y Lin, MD

**Please note Dr. Lin only sees patients 12+ ** Dr. Lin, MD, FACSM, is a clinical associate professor of Sports & Spine Medicine in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She earned her MD from Harvard Medical School. She is dual board certified in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her clinical interests include the care of sports, spine and musculoskeletal injuries, in particular, tendon injuries and joint osteoarthritis, youth and female athletes and sports concussion management. Her practice includes the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostics and injection guidance and electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS). Her research interests include biotech innovations, sports injury prevention, Exercise is Medicine and women's health. Dr. Lin is also Assistant Director of Clinical Innovation for The Sports Institute at UW Medicine. She is associate editor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Journal. She is an Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Emerging Leader as well as a member of the EIM Clinical Practice Committee for the American College of Sports Medicine. She practiced at the Changi Sports Medicine Centre in Singapore prior to joining the University of Washington. Dr. Lin has been involved in national and international sporting event coverage and has published many journal articles and book chapters related to sports and exercise medicine.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Harvard University, Doctor of Medicine
Stanford University Medical Center, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Northwestern University, Fellowship in Sports Medicine

Practice

UW Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Lin CY, Casey E, Herman DC, Katz N, Tenforde AS Sex Differences in Common Sports Injuries. PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation 2018 Oct; 10; 10; 1073-1082;
Lin CY, Ooi CC, Chan E, Chew KT Emerging Technological Advances in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation 2018 Jan; 10; 1; 112-119;
Tan B, Leong D, Vaz Pardal C, Lin CY, Kam JW Injury and illness surveillance at the International Sailing Federation Sailing World Championships 2014. British journal of sports medicine 2016 Jun; 50; 11; 673-981;
Lin CY, Tsai LC, Press J, Ren Y, Chung SG, Zhang LQ Lower-Limb Muscle-Activation Patterns During Off-Axis Elliptical Compared With Conventional Gluteal-Muscle-Strengthening Exercises. Journal of sport rehabilitation 2016 May; 25; 2; 164-72;

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1659523389

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Nice, Professional, took time to listen and addressed all my concerns and was able to offer immediate help
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Cindy Y Lin work with?

Dr. Cindy Y Lin works with UW Medicine Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Where is Dr. Cindy Y Lin's office located?

Dr. Cindy Y Lin has 2 office locations, including in Bellevue and Seattle, view full addresses on Dr. Y Lin's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Cindy Y Lin have?

Dr. Cindy Y Lin is certified by American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Cindy Y Lin?

Dr. Cindy Y Lin frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Foot Consultation, Hand Problems, Physical Medicine / Rehab Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Cindy Y Lin on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Cindy Y Lin speak?

Dr. Cindy Y Lin speaks English, Spanish, and Chinese (Mandarin).

How do patients rate Dr. Cindy Y Lin in reviews?

18 patients have reviewed Dr. Cindy Y Lin. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.91/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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