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James M. Lin, M.D.
Monterey Spine & Joint
Orthopedics: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Monterey and Salinas
4.8
506 Ratings
205 Comments
Dr. James M. Lin is a board-certified, Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity. His interests also include thumb arthritis and reconstruction, fracture/injury care, nerve disorders, and shoulder/elbow conditions.
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4.8
506 Ratings
205 Comments
Dr. James M. Lin is a board-certified, Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity. His interests also include thumb arthritis and reconstruction, fracture/injury care, nerve disorders, and shoulder/elbow conditions.
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Dr. James M. Lin is a board-certified, Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity.
His practice focus is on conservative treatment first but, when needed, offering the latest in advanced surgical orthopedic and hand care. Minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release, in-office trigger digit release procedure, and in-office percutaneous needle aponeurotomy for Dupuytren’s contracture uniquely combine effective treatments with faster recovery and minimizing overall costs. His interests also include thumb arthritis and reconstruction, fracture/injury care, nerve disorders, and shoulder/elbow conditions.
Born and raised in upstate New York, he completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and graduated from medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston followed by advanced fellowship training in Plastics Hand Surgery.
Dr. Lin is involved with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (Fellow), the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand), and the California Orthopedic Association. He has active privileges at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (current chair, Division of Orthopedics/Podiatry), Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, and Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center.
Dr. Lin enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and spending time with his wife and four young children.
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Dr. Lin is easy to talk to and provides all the information you need to make a good decision about your medical condition.
Dr Linn is a very excellant doctor
Knowledgeable, confident, and reassuring. Recognized my ailment almost immediately and provided detail about how condition would improve/progress. Very appreciative!
Engaging, professional and supportive.
Professional and efficient. Resolves the issue in the least invasive way which I appreciate.
Dr. Lynne was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. Had a very good experience.
Careful and thoughtful personal attention. Great Doctor.
He’s Amazing
Dr. Lin is an amazing doctor! He helped me with my surgery and recovery. His team is also amazing. He has a great personality and kindness to him.
Dr. Lin is professional, objective, and kind and I feel grateful to be a patient of his. He has been patient and informative regarding all of my questions and concerns. I have complete confidence and trust in his care.