Dr. Kenneth Lin, MD, is a general orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder surgery. He is the co-author of many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed chapters in prominent orthopedic textbooks including Rockwood and Matsen’s The Shoulder and DeLee and Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking and cooking.
Dr. Kenneth Lin, MD, is a general orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder surgery. He is the co-author of many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed chapters in prominent orthopedic textbooks including Rockwood and Matsen’s The Shoulder and DeLee and Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking and cooking.
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Dr Lin is always very professional and answers my questions in a direct manner. He’s been very honest and through in my care which I appreciate tremendously!
Aug-2024
Dr Lin has been taking care of me for quite awhile and I trust and appreciate him and his staff.
Aug-2024
Great visit,
Aug-2024
As a person he is great and as a Doctor he is the BEST hands down ..
Aug-2024
Very nice and personable- answers all questions
Aug-2024
He was kind and professional. Definitely did a thorough job of explaining my options.
Aug-2024
Very professional and thoughtful. Dr. Lin explained my condition very clearly.
Aug-2024
First visit and Dr Lin walked into the appt already familiar with my history. He explained what he was doing in the exam in a way that was easy to understand. I thought the whole team did an excellent job communicating and were very friendly.
Aug-2024
Dr. Lin was wonderful. Took his time with me and was very helpful. The office staff however needs some training on customer service.
Aug-2024
Kenneth Lin is top high quality!!
This doctor is amazing.
He's got to be from another galaxy far far away.
He's that good!
Aug-2024
He was very good in explaining and making me to understand
Aug-2024
Very informative about my upcoming surgery. Explained exactly what to expect for surgery and aftercare.
Aug-2024
Great doctor
Aug-2024
Dr. Lin is an excellent orthopedic surgeon. He explains procedures well giving you a lot of confidence in his skills. He did an outstanding surgery repairing my rotator cuff injury. I would highly recommend Dr. Lin.
Aug-2024
First visit was went well the office personnel were all friendly, professional, and the appointment was thorough from registration, x-rays and Doctor's exam. I feel confident with the plan we have moving forward.
Jul-2024
Awesome Dr., would highly reccommend Dr. Lin.
Jul-2024
Most informative and logical doctor I have ever met. He also put me at ease being so honest and and sincere with his options pertaining to my injury.
Jul-2024
He's the best! Always takes the time to insure that you have all the information to fully understand what is causing the problem and what the options for treatment are.
Jul-2024
Professional and kind. Follows up diligently.
Jul-2024
Dr. Lin is without a doubt one of the best Doctors I have ever had.
I went to him following a serious on-the-job injury to my shoulder, initially to get a second opinion about the surgery I eventually had being the only surgical option open to me. He listened to and addressed concerns and prescribed physical therapy first. When PT failed to help I returned to Dr. Lin to discuss moving forward with surgery. He patiently addressed each concern I had during the process. He and his staff helped me navigate the path to approval through the Washington State L&I system and I received excellent medical care throughout the entire processs. He explained what I could and should expect at every step of my surgery and recovery, and what to expect in my life following this injury.
Dr. Lin has earned my highest respect.
Jun-2024
All my questions answered. Felt comfortable.
Jun-2024
He talks in a way I can understand
Jun-2024
Professional and helpful
Jun-2024
This doctor is fantastic! I could not have found a better surgeon.
Jun-2024
Really liked him. Had a steroid shot and didn’t feel anything.
Jun-2024
Thanks for a great visit! Felt comfortable and enjoyed talking to you.
Jun-2024
He explained things clearly, was very thorough and I was treated with respect.
May-2024
Gave very informative information about my left tear of my rotator cuff.
May-2024
Very kind and thorough. Explained my
Condition well and answered all my questions. Excellent surgeon!
May-2024
Highly recommend Dr. Lin. Friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks to Dr. Lin and his amazing staff, my shoulder has a 2nd a chance at life.
May-2024
Very professional & explains procedures so they can be understood. Very knowledgable - thorough & confident.
May-2024
No bedside manner. Didn’t really ask a history for my complaint
May-2024
I was given a shot for my shoulder pain and referred to PT.
Apr-2024
friendly and informative, left feeling I had all the information I needed.
Apr-2024
Dr Lin is very professional and to the point
Apr-2024
Fantastic! Changed my life.
Apr-2024
I was disappointed with my appointment today and my inability to express myself, or advocate for more testing of my shoulder. I mentioned, twice, that my PT had faxed a report to their office about my 6 weeks of treatment, documenting my treatment and outcomes. I asked Dr. Lin's assistant to look for it. I don't think it was read. I felt a bit of ageism in Dr. Lin's treatment of me. An assumption of arthritis being the problem with my shoulder, giving me the option of surgery and saying an MRI is only generally done before surgery. I'd like to avoid surgery and would like to see what damage an MRI shows to see if alternate treatments are possible. Up until my hard fall 2 months ago, I've never had a problem with my shoulder.I took the cortisone shot and have my fingers crossed.
Apr-2024
Great communicator. Explained issues is easy terms to understand. Follow by treatment course.
Mar-2024
He knows his job , well . I would advise anyone with shoulder problems to see Kenneth Lin .
Mar-2024
I felt the visit was rushed, and that I was
not fully being heard.
Mar-2024
Great communicator, really listens and answers questions thoroughly. I really appreciate Dr. Lin.
Mar-2024
Dr. Lin is clearly a very intelligent provider. However, face to face time with him is always uncomfortably rushed. I feel like I’m on an orthopedic injury patient assembly line. The last 1/3 of all our very short appointments his hand is on the door knob waiting to leave the room. He has poor “bedside” manner. The emphasis of each appointment seems to be 1) him educating you about your injury and the associated processes (which is appropriate) 2) him actively and obviously trying to leave the room.
Feb-2024
Very professional and actually listens to his patient , and shows that he cares .
Feb-2024
Dr Lin was good at explaining what is most likely going on in my shoulder and a plan of treatment. I’ll know in a week or so how the plan works.
Feb-2024
Very. Helpful. Solid answers to my array of question
Feb-2024
Dr Lin gave a clear and thorough explanation of shoulder replacement and answered all my questions.
Feb-2024
Personable, good listener, excellent shoulder surgeon. Focused with action plans to help you meet your goals.
Jan-2024
I came to Dr Lin for a 2nd opinion regarding a shoulder replacement I was told was only option. Though Dr Lin agreed he took the time to explain exactly what the issue was as well as risks. I left with very clear understanding of my situation.
Jan-2024
he is a great dr he has done both my shoulder full replacements and i am finally pain free !!
Jan-2024
Very informative and pleasant
Jan-2024
Dr. Lin was very nice and helpful explaining my concerns about shoulder reverse replacement and rotor pain .
Dec-2023
Dr Lin is amazing! He explains everything thoroughly and answers any questions I have.
Dec-2023
Very professional, explained every thing is language that I could understand.l would recommend him to any of my friends and family. I am totally 👍 happy with my experience.
Dec-2023
Excellent surgeon. Answers all questions and explains everything so you can understand it.
Nov-2023
HE IS THE BEST!!!
Nov-2023
Thank you very much for the time to see me and explain everything. Also the lady's were very nice too
Thank u everyone
Nov-2023
Professional and informative.
Nov-2023
I think Dr Lin was thorogh and professional in his diagnosis. He is trying other options instead of surgery to correct my shoulder
Nov-2023
Very good explaination of my issues. I am confident he will do a good job.
Oct-2023
Awesome follow up to a very successful surgery! Very professional and caring staff 😁
Oct-2023
Very professional, Answer all my questions in a way that I understood. Very helpful.
Oct-2023
Dr. Lin was easy to talk to and answered all my questions. He gave me a clear game plan for my clavicle break that was easy to understand and follow.
Oct-2023
Professional as well as personable!
Oct-2023
Caring, concise, thorough. He has been my surgeon twice now and my wife’s twice also. He seems super knowledgeable and takes time to go through procedures before and after.
Oct-2023
Good explanation of reverse shoulder surgery and description of my current shoulder problem. Only questions he didn't answer were ones I forgot to ask.
Oct-2023
Always explains everything.
Oct-2023
Dr. Lin is great to work with.
Sep-2023
Excellent bedside manner and straight to the point.
Sep-2023
Dr. Lin answered my questions and addressed all my concerns.
Aug-2023
Competent communicative and thorough
Aug-2023
4-1/2 starts! It took him a while to warm up to me. But that is only as importantt as his skill as a surgeon (which is stellar)! The shoulder repair was top-notch as revealed by the functionality of the joint he repaired. It was a good choice to ask him to do the repair. He is closely following my recovery with care.
Aug-2023
Very friendly and professional.
Jul-2023
I don’t like surveys!!
Jul-2023
Patient centered caring doctor. He did a great job on my shoulder.
Jun-2023
Explained my injury in great detail. Very reassuring
Jun-2023
Dr. Lin is wonderful - He listens ( which really matters) and makes sure that every issue is being addressed. I truly appreciate the time & care he has given me.
May-2023
Excellent guy
May-2023
Dr. Lin is a very qualified doctor. He has wonderful patient-doctor communication skills. He has been my doctor for many years and several surgeries. I love that guy!
Mar-2023
Very professional, explained diagnosis very well. Loved him
Mar-2023
Straight forward,
Mar-2023
My left shoulder repair was truly- one of the most professional, compassionate health-related experiences to date. I've been a nurse for 30 years- the entire crew were amazing, professional, showed true empathy & demonstrated the highest level of care for me.
Feb-2023
Very competent and caring surgeon who takes the time to explain all procedures in detail to me.
Feb-2023
Very informative.
Feb-2023
This Dr is very professional, friendly, and listens to his patients and their needs . Would recommend him 100 % to everyone .
Feb-2023
Dr. Lin is a very compassionate Dr. He listens and does not talk Iover me with medical information.
Jan-2023
Very thorough and described everything and answered all my questions .
Dec-2022
dr Lin is the first doctor in 4 years that I believed actually cared about repairing my l&i injury
Dec-2022
Very thorough and carefully explains everything
Nov-2022
Kind and helpful. However I would be have liked some practical tips for post surgery
Nov-2022
The best!
Oct-2022
Dr. Lin and his team have a very seamless process. Dr. Lin is very knowledgeable and shares in a way that you can really understand what you’re dealing with and what’s needed to resolve the situation. It’s been a pleasure working with him and his team
Dr. Kenneth Lin, MD, is a general orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder surgery. He is the co-author of many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed chapters in prominent orthopedic textbooks including Rockwood and Matsen’s The Shoulder and DeLee and Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking and cooking.
Dr Lin is always very professional and answers my questions in a direct manner. He’s been very honest and through in my care which I appreciate tremendously!
Dr Lin has been taking care of me for quite awhile and I trust and appreciate him and his staff.
Great visit,
As a person he is great and as a Doctor he is the BEST hands down ..
Very nice and personable- answers all questions
He was kind and professional. Definitely did a thorough job of explaining my options.
Very professional and thoughtful. Dr. Lin explained my condition very clearly.
First visit and Dr Lin walked into the appt already familiar with my history. He explained what he was doing in the exam in a way that was easy to understand. I thought the whole team did an excellent job communicating and were very friendly.
Dr. Lin was wonderful. Took his time with me and was very helpful. The office staff however needs some training on customer service.
Kenneth Lin is top high quality!! This doctor is amazing. He's got to be from another galaxy far far away. He's that good!