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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he's the best!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
This is the first time that office has run on schedule. We were done and out within an hour. Prior to that we could be there 2 1/2 hours. They finally got their S---t together and didn't overbook.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU,
So much better for us oldsters
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
professional, friendly. Through with my records and tests. Explains my questions
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Lin is always very thorough in his examination and answers all my questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
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.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very compassionate and does a great job with injections!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
On time and very complete.
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Lin was great. Very informative. Carefully evaluated my eyes. So much better than my Dr. in Fort Myers.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Lin is Fantastic and is a wonderful doctor
(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.
he's the best!
This is the first time that office has run on schedule. We were done and out within an hour. Prior to that we could be there 2 1/2 hours. They finally got their S---t together and didn't overbook. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, So much better for us oldsters
professional, friendly. Through with my records and tests. Explains my questions
Dr. Lin is always very thorough in his examination and answers all my questions.
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