Dr. Stephen A. Lin, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist who first joined Central Valley Eye in 1996. Dr. Lin was raised in Manteca where his father was one of the first specialist physicians serving the community for over 30 years. After graduating as Manteca High’s valedictorian, Dr. Lin attended Wheaton College in Illinois receiving Summa Cum Laude honors. He then chose to attend medical school at University of California, San Diego receiving recognition for outstanding research before subsequently receiving his ophthalmology training at Stanford University where he also completed a fellowship in glaucoma.
Dr. Stephen A. Lin, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist who first joined Central Valley Eye in 1996. Dr. Lin was raised in Manteca where his father was one of the first specialist physicians serving the community for over 30 years. After graduating as Manteca High’s valedictorian, Dr. Lin attended Wheaton College in Illinois receiving Summa Cum Laude honors. He then chose to attend medical school at University of California, San Diego receiving recognition for outstanding research before subsequently receiving his ophthalmology training at Stanford University where he also completed a fellowship in glaucoma.
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Best eye dr we have ever meet ! Been our dr for over 20 years. Did our cataract surgery So. Professional and caring to all his patients.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Need more stars, I was thoroughly impressed and relieved at the same time.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Lin is an experienced and knowledgeable doctor who has my complete trust. I’ve been with him for 25 years.
(3 months ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional. He gave me a very thorough exam.
(3 months ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Lin, and for that matter, the whole staff at Central Valley Medical Center, make you feel comfortable with having eye surgery. Very professional group of people.
(3 months ago)
Dec-2025
Great doctor great office. All the people were so accommodating.
(4 months ago)
Nov-2025
I have been a patient with Dr. Lin since 2012. He and his associates are truly professional as well as welcoming. Everyone is knowledgeable and very willing to answer questions as well as spend the time to best serve their clients.
(5 months ago)
Oct-2025
Very professional and answered all of my questions.
(5 months ago)
Oct-2025
He is the Best dr ever ❤️ really cares about his patients.
(5 months ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Lin saved my vision with lite adjustment lens I see better than I ever have I’m 20/20 I’m 75 years old Dr Lin is great Dr and really cares about patient Johnnie Leandro
(6 months ago)
Sep-2025
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Stockton Office
36 West Yokuts Avenue Suite 1 Stockton, CA 95207
Manteca Office
200 Cottage Avenue Suite 102 Manteca, CA 95336
Modesto Office
1334 Nelson Ave Modesto, CA 95350
Dr. Stephen A. Lin, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist who first joined Central Valley Eye in 1996. Dr. Lin was raised in Manteca where his father was one of the first specialist physicians serving the community for over 30 years. After graduating as Manteca High’s valedictorian, Dr. Lin attended Wheaton College in Illinois receiving Summa Cum Laude honors. He then chose to attend medical school at University of California, San Diego receiving recognition for outstanding research before subsequently receiving his ophthalmology training at Stanford University where he also completed a fellowship in glaucoma. He currently serves on the adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine, as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor.
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Best eye dr we have ever meet ! Been our dr for over 20 years. Did our cataract surgery So. Professional and caring to all his patients.
Need more stars, I was thoroughly impressed and relieved at the same time.
Dr Lin is an experienced and knowledgeable doctor who has my complete trust. I’ve been with him for 25 years.
Very professional. He gave me a very thorough exam.
Dr. Lin, and for that matter, the whole staff at Central Valley Medical Center, make you feel comfortable with having eye surgery. Very professional group of people.
Great doctor great office. All the people were so accommodating.
I have been a patient with Dr. Lin since 2012. He and his associates are truly professional as well as welcoming. Everyone is knowledgeable and very willing to answer questions as well as spend the time to best serve their clients.
Very professional and answered all of my questions.
He is the Best dr ever ❤️ really cares about his patients.
Dr Lin saved my vision with lite adjustment lens I see better than I ever have I’m 20/20 I’m 75 years old Dr Lin is great Dr and really cares about patient Johnnie Leandro