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Dr. Richard Lin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Richard Lin, MD
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Dr. Richard Lin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Richard Lin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Richard Lin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Richard Lin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in La Jolla, CA and has 23 years experience. They graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Stanford Hospitals and Clinics.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. At present, Dr. Lin received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Locations

  1. 1 Sav-on Drugs #9107
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
  3. 3 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  4. 4 Scripps Memorial Hospital-la Jolla
    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Mar 04, 2020
Outstanding patient care and communication skills.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanford Hospitals and Clinics
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford Hospitals and Clinics
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System|University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Lin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lin's profile.

Dr. Richard Lin, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Richard Lin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA