Dr. Steven Lin is a fellowship-trained, retina specialist who has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional retina care to his patients. Dr. Lin joined Desert Retina Consultants in 1998 and is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment for retina conditions of all types including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, retinal occlusions, and more.
Dr. Steven Lin is a fellowship-trained, retina specialist who has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional retina care to his patients. Dr. Lin joined Desert Retina Consultants in 1998 and is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment for retina conditions of all types including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, retinal occlusions, and more.
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Best retina specialist in town, hands down
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent on eye injections and patient communication
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Lin is an excellent doctor!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
DR. Lin is exceptionally caring, thorough, and competent.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
He is terrific!!!!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Everything a doctor should be. Friendly, knowledgeable, skilled. I always feel like Dr. Linn genuinely cares about my well being.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Always a "10" !
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Lin’s for over 10 years at this visit as always he is thorough and formative and kind. I have never had anything but the best of treatment.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Lin is the best retinologist in the valley. He saved my eye sight and my husband’s.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is the most caring, kind and professional doctor.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
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Desert Retina Consultants: Palm Desert Office
36949 Cook Street Suite 101 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Desert Retina Consultants: Palm Springs Office
340 S. Farrell Drive Suite A105 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dr. Steven Lin is a fellowship-trained, retina specialist who has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional retina care to his patients. Dr. Lin joined Desert Retina Consultants in 1998 and is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment for retina conditions of all types including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, retinal occlusions, and more.
He earned his medical degree and completed his ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate in New York. He completed his fellowship training at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he also taught ophthalmology residents. Today, Dr. Lin is an assistant clinical professor at Loma Linda University Medical Center. When he’s not providing care to his patients, Dr. Lin is an avid sports enthusiast. He loves playing sports and is happy when spending time or traveling with family and friends.
Best retina specialist in town, hands down
Excellent on eye injections and patient communication
Dr. Lin is an excellent doctor!
DR. Lin is exceptionally caring, thorough, and competent.
He is terrific!!!!
Everything a doctor should be. Friendly, knowledgeable, skilled. I always feel like Dr. Linn genuinely cares about my well being.
Always a "10" !
I have been a patient of Dr. Lin’s for over 10 years at this visit as always he is thorough and formative and kind. I have never had anything but the best of treatment.
Dr Lin is the best retinologist in the valley. He saved my eye sight and my husband’s.
He is the most caring, kind and professional doctor.