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Dr. Hong Lin, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Hong Lin, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Hong Lin, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Mesa, CA.
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Dr. Hong Lin, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
La Mesa, CA
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48 years of experience
Dr. Hong Lin, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Mesa, CA.

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Dr. Hong Lin, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Mesa, CA and has 48 years experience. They graduated from Taipei Medical College. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Lin has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Obstructed Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lin received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lin also speaks Minnan. Dr. Lin is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inguinal Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Hemorrhoids
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
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    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Grossmont Hospital Corporation
    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
  2. 2 Office
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 221, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Jul 05, 2020
Dr. Lin did a muscle biopsy on my leg. No infection, no problems. We got the info needed to make positive diagnosis.
Carl Metzler — Jul 05, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Minnan
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Taipei Medical College
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hong Lin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lin's profile.

Dr. Lin frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia and Obstructed Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Hong Lin, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Hong Lin, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA