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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Dr Lin is excellent. He describes a procedure before each visit, and then reviews the desired outcome once completed. I like his involvement with me as a patient.
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very compassionate and does a great job with injections!
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
On time and very complete.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Staff was friendly and efficient and, importantly to me, on time. Dr. Lin was thorough and explained what he saw in the exam.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Lin was great. Very informative. Carefully evaluated my eyes. So much better than my Dr. in Fort Myers.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Lin is Fantastic and is a wonderful doctor
(1 month ago)
May-2026
So kind gentle and professional. Excellent MD and very nice staff👍
(1 month ago)
May-2026
attentive and thorough
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Nice personality and good at what he does
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Amazing, can’t say enough good things about him
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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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.
Dr Lin is excellent. He describes a procedure before each visit, and then reviews the desired outcome once completed. I like his involvement with me as a patient.
Very compassionate and does a great job with injections!
On time and very complete.
Staff was friendly and efficient and, importantly to me, on time. Dr. Lin was thorough and explained what he saw in the exam.
Dr. Lin was great. Very informative. Carefully evaluated my eyes. So much better than my Dr. in Fort Myers.
Dr Lin is Fantastic and is a wonderful doctor
So kind gentle and professional. Excellent MD and very nice staff👍
attentive and thorough
Nice personality and good at what he does
Amazing, can’t say enough good things about him