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Dr. Shan Lin, MD

Dr. Shan Lin, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Shan Lin, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1994. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lin specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Lin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lin

3.7
3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
33%
33%

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Dr. Lin did my cataract surgery. He's the best.
I was already blinded by dense cataracts so I needed to act fast. Yet I had a specific outcome that I was hoping for, so I did consult with two other doctors before landing in Dr. Lin's office (stumbling into it actually). Dr. Lin was kind, compassionate, and did a perfect job. My vision outcome is fantastic. Thanks so much, Dr. Lin!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Daphne – Jun 17, 2022
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Dr. Lin is extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient. He is one of the best doctor I've ever met.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 30, 2020
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cataract surgery on my left eye Oct 9,2019,looked unhappy when I woke up in surgery room after surgery,was given a lot of drugs to keep me asleep,left the surgery ctr not able to see,blood on the gauze over my eye,being told it was because of the shot that he gave me in my eye.He was unhappy that I saw the blood on the gauze,said it was from the shot.I was still in pain,a blood shot eye a week later,and I returned on Oct 18 as an emergency,didn’t want to do anything about.I left his ofc without help of any kind.After a wk of pain I saw a local ophth who prescribed meds to put in my eye.It worked after 3 days,another 4 days after to get it well.I had cataract surgery on my right eye done by another dr who put special drops in my eye so that a shot would not be necessary,didn't give me big drugs to keep me asleep,so I recoup quicker,by the next day I was fine,no red in my eye,being able to see after surgery.He told me that I didn’t have to pay the$500.00 I paid Dr. Lin for a better lens
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 07, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shan Lin, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1994. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Minnan

Locations

Practice

Univ of California Home Care Serv400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
1
Unavail55 Stevenson St San Francisco, CA 94105
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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