William M Lin, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.946381 average rating from 373 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
William M. Lin, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist. He is an Instructor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Lin earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard College and Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, concentrating on cancer drug discovery. He received his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a graduate of the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency program where he served as Chief Resident. He subsequently completed fellowship training in the Harvard Dermatopathology Fellowship Program.
Dr. Lin cares for patients with general dermatologic disorders and skin cancers. His clinical and research focus centers around the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers. His work has been recognized by awards and grants from the Dermatology Foundation, American Skin Association, Society of Investigative Dermatology, and Affymetrix, Inc., and he has published in Nature, Nature Genetics, Journal of Investigative Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is a contributing author to the Dermatology section of the Pocket: Primary Care handbook for clinicians and currently serves as the Section Editor for Pigmented Lesions and Melanoma at Visual Dx, Inc.
Dr. Lin's clinical interests include: acne and rosacea, atopic dermatitis (eczema), basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous reactions to chemotherapeutic agents, general dermatology, melanoma, nevi (moles), psoriasis, skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma.
Dermatology in Boston: (617)726-2914
Dermatopathology in Newton: (855)644-3376
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dermatopathology, 2016
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Dermatology, 2015
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine, 2012
- Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, 2011
Board Certifications
- Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
Languages Spoken
- Taiwanese
- Hokkien
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.946381 average rating from 373 reviews
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Dr Lin is wonderful! I can't say enough how much we appreciate him
2026-07-06
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I wish everyone could gave as good care.
2026-07-02
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Dr. Lin is an excellent physician. He always puts me at ease. I always leave feeling like I've had a thorough exam by a very qualified physician with an excellent bedside manner.
2026-07-01
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I am honored to be a patient of Dr. Lin. He is extraordinary in all respects.
2026-07-01
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Going to see Dr. Lin is always very easy
2026-07-01
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Dr. Lin is very professional, personable and caring.
2026-07-01
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Knowledgeable with great interpersonal skills
2026-06-18
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Very professional and courteous.
2026-06-17
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Very thorough with my health issues.
2026-06-17
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I have seen Dr. Lin the last 7-8 years or so. Always very efficient and knows my history. [redacted]
2026-06-12
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I travel from northern NY to see Dr. Lin and will not ever change providers because of his excellence as a doctor.
2026-06-11
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I've been seeing Dr. Lin for at least five or six years following a malignant melanoma, and I am indeed blessed to have such a good doctor, a caring doctor, a good communicator, and always available in an impossible situation where it is very hard for doctors to be available. So I would rate him as high as I could rate him, and I would just hope that I get to continue to see him for a long time. Okay, bye.
2026-06-11
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Dr. Lin is very knowledgeable and explains things very well. I am so happy he's my doctor.
2026-06-11
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knowledgable, great interpersonal skills.
2026-06-11
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I only have one word the word is excellent!!!
2026-06-10
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Dr. Lin is knowledgeable, highly professional, very compassionate, and one of the best practitioners that I have ever seen. Mass General is lucky to have him, and I'm lucky to have him as a caregiver.
2026-06-05
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A good experience.
2026-06-04
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very knowledgable and helpful
2026-06-04
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Both Dr. [redacted] and Dr. Lin were very patient and explained thoroughly my diagnosis and the plan of treatment.
2026-05-28
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I feel that the whole team are true professionals.
2026-05-28
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One of your best.
2026-05-27
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As always, my experience with not only MGH, but with Dr. Lin is always the best! He takes his time and explains everything carefully and breaks it down so it's easy to understand. I asked about sunscreen and he was able to also help with that!
2026-05-21
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He was great. Professional, courteous and knowledgeable.
2026-05-21
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Dr. Lin is a wonderful Doctor. He has the best bedside manner and always takes the time to answer my questions. I am grateful to be one of his patients.
2026-05-14
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Yes, my provider, Dr. William Lin, he was very good. [redacted]
2026-05-13
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Dr. William Lin and Nurse [redacted] are fantastic. They both are very professional. Dr. Lin is a thoughtful, kind and caring physician. I have recommended him to family and friends.
2026-05-13
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He was great , through , kind and professional
2026-05-07
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He is the BEST.
2026-05-06
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Medical assistant assisting this dr was excellent!
2026-05-06
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My experience was excellent. My expectations were exceeded by Dr. Lin, and his staff
2026-05-05
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I thought Dr. Lin had excellent bedside manner and also was very well informed and explained everything wonderfully to me. I think he seems to be an excellent doctor.
2026-04-22
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Dr Lin does an outstanding job.
2026-04-20
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all great. quick! good!
2026-04-18
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Excellent
2026-04-18
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[redacted] I was taken in in a timely manner. He was very professional and kind and he explained every step of what I was going through and he made sure to ask me if I had any further questions and he clarified any questions I had and then he asked me if I had additional questions and he suggested obviously next steps. So I felt very happy. I felt like he is an excellent provider and I will definitely come back to see him again.
2026-04-17
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Very professional.
2026-04-16
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Dr. Lin was accommodating and took care of all of my concerns during this visit, in spite of it being scheduled as a specific issue visit. He was thorough and identified a precancerous lesion, that he took care of immediately, instead of having me come back again.
2026-04-16
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Completely professional interaction with Dr. Lin and the nurse assisting with the necessary biopsy.
2026-04-16
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Dr Lin is great. Never feel rushed, he asks me what questions I have, answers them thoroughly and seems truly enthusiastic about his work
2026-04-16
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Great expert care
2026-04-15
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Dr. Lin was very thorough. He was very kind. He was extremely knowledgeable. And I had heard wonderful things about him and they were all true. I would recommend him to anyone for him to be their dermatologist. He was really great.
2026-04-10
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Seen in a timely manner ... everyone courteous and professional.
2026-04-09
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Dr William Lin is super. I commended him during my visit as he explains things and gave me options for consideration, as well as sharing his insight on my skin concerns. He is professional, very kind, compassionate, very knowledgeable and I feel 100% comfortable with him at my Dr having had melanoma in the past. I drive 4 hours from Maine to have my skin checked by him! And I am grateful to have him as my dermatologist.
2026-04-07
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Very positive, knowledgeable & respectful experience. Dr. Lin was up to date on my medical history, listened to my concerns and was honest about the best path to follow. Staff was very attentive & professional.
2026-04-03
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Dr. Lin was fine. I didn't have any problems with him. He understood everything that I asked him and what I needed to know. And as far as I'm concerned, he's fine. I have no problems.
2026-04-03
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She was polite and asked the necessary questions and gave me instructions before the doctor came in.
2026-03-25
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Once again Dr. Lin gave me a very thorough examination and addressed my concerns.
2026-03-25
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Warm, compassionate, kind, friendly, very knowledgeable. All good things about Dr. Lin.
2026-03-24
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Excellent!
2026-03-24
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Dr. Lin is very thorough and is very compassionate, listens to concerns and tries to explain. I know he's very important and knowledgeable and I appreciate the time.
2026-03-21
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I've been seeing Dr. Lin for a while now, and I am just blown away by how compassionate and knowledgeable this gentleman is. I am seen promptly every time I go in there. He explains everything in such detail, and he really unravels my nerves. I walk into that office with my blood pressure through the roof, and he magically makes me very, you know, anxiety-free when I walk out. He is a wonderful provider, and I wish we had more of him.
2026-03-20
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Engaging, well informed of all my tests results. Gentle and caring. Positive attitude and outlook.
2026-03-20
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Dr. Lin gives very good explanations of treatment options and is very easy to communicate with.
2026-03-19
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Very knowledgeable and was very personable
2026-03-18
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The provider was prepared with tools, and he had read my history. He asked my permission to have another medical person observe. He worked quickly and efficiently. He answered my questions about problems I thought I had. [redacted].
2026-03-13
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Dr. Lin is excellent and cheerful!!!
2026-03-13
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Dr. Lin is an exceptional provider. I can only pass on my highest recommendations.
2026-03-13
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While Dr. Lin can be difficult to get an initial appointment with, it's only because he is truly the best at what he does. He is a genuinely kind person who is both thoughtful and articulate regarding complex health matters. I especially appreciate that he educates me without ever talking down to me, which always puts me at ease. I feel confident knowing I'm seeing a top-tier provider for skin cancer, and I'm grateful for the time he takes to address my other concerns. He's been an invaluable part of my healthcare team for years.
2026-03-12
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he is the best
2026-03-12
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He is a very dedicated doctor. Well studied and has a wonderful bed side manner.
2026-03-12
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Dr. Lin is a superstar and so is everyone else in the practice.
2026-03-11
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Compassionate, professional,engaging
2026-03-08
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I'm in the right place at MGH.
2026-03-05
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Dr. Lin is consistently warm, caring, and thorough in his every six month assessments of me
2026-03-05
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Dr. Lin is just fine and exceptional
2026-03-04
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I've been seeing Dr. Lin for a few years now, and I have never had to wait for my appointment. I usually arrive early and even then he sees me promptly. He is also thorough, knowledgeable, personable and a great listener. I don't think it would be possible for me to have a better experience.
2026-03-04
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Dr.Lin is very thorough and listens to your concerns.
2026-03-04
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Dr. Lin is an incredible physician. He is attentive, compassionate, and always makes me feel like I'm his only patient. I have complete trust in his care and feel genuinely heard at every visit. I cannot say enough good things about him-he is absolutely wonderful.
2026-02-20
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This practice was a very nice surprise!
2026-02-20
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I have seen this doctor many times and I always receive the best care possible. Thank you
2026-02-18
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Wonderful experience. Great care!
2026-02-18
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I had a great experience with him. Dr. Lin's always been very explaining, great at explaining all the important products and I'm always comfortable talking to him. And he was on time and we sat for a great amount of time and talked about whatever was important. Thank you.
2026-02-13
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Dr. Lin is kind, professional, knowledgeable, takes his time, is reassuring. I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about him. [redacted]
2026-02-13
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I have always found Dr. Lin to be a conscientious and caring physician. He also communicates with focus and clarity. He has cared for myself and my spouse for many years. We are both grateful to be under his care and guidance regarding our dermatology healthcare.
2026-02-12
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It is very satisying and reassuring to see Dr. Lin. He seems very careful in examinations and thorough in explanations. [redacted]
2026-02-11
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Thank you!
2026-02-11
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Always happy to see him. I appreciate his thoroughness.
2026-02-11
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It was my first time meeting this provider after a 20 plus year relationship with the previous dermatologist. I was very happy to meet him. He was very kind. He was very thorough. He answered all questions and was very informative. I would definitely recommend him.
2026-02-06
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Dr.Lin is an extremely capable doctor. He is an excellent listener, thoughtful in answering my questions. I value that he communicates with other doctors on my care team and feel that this ensures I get the best care possible.
2026-02-05
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dr lin is outstanding in every way
2026-02-04
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Dr. Lin is the best dermatologist I have had at MGH. He is very thorough with his examinations, while sharing his observations for every area. He has a very friendly approach to delivering technical information. I have a lot of confidence in his medical expertise. I hope he stays at MGH for a long time.
2026-01-31
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Dr Lin...excellent clinician examining whole body eash visit, takes time yo explsib,excellent listening skills..gives his most undivided attention.
2026-01-29
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He was thorough, kind, knowledgeable- An amazing doctor with a great bedside manner. I
2026-01-28
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Excellent
2026-01-28
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I trust the level of care I receive from Dr. Lin and the care team.
2026-01-22
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Dr. Lin is very personable and thorough. I am confident that I am receiving excellent care.
2026-01-22
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I had no questions about prescriptions because I don't take any. Dr. Lin is a very thorough and professional guy. I appreciate his efforts.
2026-01-22
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Dr Lin has been an efficient and effective provider
2026-01-21
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Love Dr Lin
2026-01-21
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I appreciate Dr. Lin. I am grateful the he is my doctor.
2026-01-21
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Excellent experience
2026-01-21
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Dr. Lin is a knowledgeable, conscientious, and caring provider. What most stands out about him is his presence during my care. He is clearly focused on my questions, concerns, and health; I never have the feeling that he is thinking about his schedule or other things he needs to do. I also feel like he knows me as a patient, which is impressive since I only see him for fifteen minutes a year.
2026-01-15
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Dr. Lin is very thorough, friendly and professional.
2026-01-14
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I'm very happy with Dr. Lin. Very professional.
2026-01-14
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Dr Lin is exceptionally talented and professional. He really cares for his patients.
2026-01-01
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Dr. Lin is always thorough, thoughtful and considerate. Never rushes and listens to concerns. Makes sure to give a thorough skin check and options.
2025-12-31
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This office finally figured out the scalp condition after years of misdiagnosis and not getting the treatment needed.
2026-01-07
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EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY
2025-12-26
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Dr. Lin is very caring.
2025-12-24
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wonderful!
2025-12-24
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My experience with him is very good. I like him very much.
2025-12-19
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Dr. Lin always takes very good care of us. He's an excellent dermatologist.
2025-12-19
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Dr. Lin is kind, thorough, knowledgeable, and comforting. My entire family sees him and I have referred many people his way. He is wonderful.
2025-12-17
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Dr. Lin a fabulous physician who is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. I'm lucky to be in his care.
2025-12-17
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Skilled clinician addressed the problem
2025-12-12
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Dr. Lin is excellent. He's always very empathetic and he listens and everybody that he has with him every time is terrific too. Thank you.
2025-12-11
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Helpful and compassionate.
2025-12-11
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Everything went great
2025-12-11
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Dr Lin is very respectful and kind. I am confident in his performance and very comfortable with him. I feel safe and trust his judgment concerning my dermatology issues.
2025-12-11
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The world needs more like him
2025-11-27
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I love coming to my appointments to see Dr Lin and team as they assure me of what Im seeing or what to look for on my skin and what is the proper protection protocols.
2025-11-27
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Dr. Lin is a great resource for me. He is always professional and courteous. Mostly he is thorough in his exam and attentive to any questions I have. He pays extra attention to the exposure my skin has had to the sun and weather, especially my face and balding scalp. I'm fortunate to have Dr. Lin in my care team.
2025-11-26
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Very professional
2025-11-21
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Dr. Lin performed a very thorough exam and carefully listened to what I had to say.
2025-11-21
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Dr. Lin is the best! He actively listens and provides extremely sound advice. Great bedside manner!
2025-11-21
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Dr Lin is thorough and he explains things in very clear detail. My experience with him has been great!
2025-11-21
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Dr. Lin is thorough, respectful, knowledgeable, good at communicating. I would highly recommend him. The experience was excellent and he is a very good physician.
2025-11-21
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Very kind and understanding
2025-11-20
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Dr. Lin is wonderful. He is professional, yet personable and has a great bedside manner which is calming.
2025-11-20
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Dr Lin is an excellent physician
2025-11-19
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Always prompt, courteous and efficient All communication and dealings with staff have been without stress Always professional
2025-11-19
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Dr. Lin is always thorough, attentive and compassionate
2025-11-19
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Dr. Lin is a very thorough examiner who leaves me with a sense of comfort and trust that I have been looked at in the most complete manner.
2025-11-13
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Dr. Lin is an everything a patient would want in a physician. He answered every concern I had with complete attention to my questions. So many physicians don't even look at you because they are too busy following the directions on their computer. .Dr. Lin looks directly at you with concern for your issues. His examination was thorough and I left my visit feeling reassured and cared for.
2025-11-12
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Dr. Lin offers such compassionate and conscientious care. I feel grateful for his service expertise, communication and thoroughness.
2025-11-12
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Dr . Lin is efficient caring and very intelligent. I have recommended him to my friends.
2025-11-12
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Dr Lin is awesome- super friendly, listens, answers questions, and knows what's he's doing. Great doctor!
2025-11-06
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Dr Lin is very respectful,professional and knowledgeable
2025-10-30
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Dr Lin is a wonderful practitioner and is always kind and attentive.
2025-10-29
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Just that he is professional, asks the right questions, responds clearly, is pleasant and addresses concerns in an easy to understand way. Was so accommodating in seeing me. He is kind and personable.
2025-10-29
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Overall very good. But a little rushed.
2025-10-15
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Very thorough and thoughtful about my care
2025-10-15
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Quickly got to the issue at hand and gave much information about my condition. Was unable to provide definitive answers about when and how my condition might be cured/alieviated because it's just uncertain with this condition. No false hope given, which I appreciated. Went for the heavy duty intervention which I appreciated.
2025-10-15
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Top notch
2025-10-08
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Dr Lin is wonderful. He takes his time to explain everything very thoroughly and listens carefully to what we have to say. I can't say it enough, he's great.
2025-10-08
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Able to answer all questions and concerns Appreciate consistency of the same Dr every visit Trust and relationship building
2025-10-08
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Dr. Lin is an excellent provider and listens carefully to my questions and concerns, period. He also is very thoughtful about the information that he shares during the visit, both in terms of the actual issues of why I'm there and also my overall background.
2025-10-03
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Dr. Lin brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to each conversation that we have, He remembers who I am. He conducts a very thorough examination. He explains what he is doing during the course of the examination. When the visit concludes, I have the peace of mind that comes from having the benefit of his expertise.
2025-10-02
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Dr. Lin is brilliant.
2025-10-02
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Excellent
2025-10-01
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My overall experience with Dr William Lin for treating my wife and me is overall very good. He is a very good doctor and takes the necessary time to give us a good examination. He also listens carefully to us if we have questions. [redacted]
2025-10-01
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I can't say enough good things about this office and especially Dr Lin
2025-09-30
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Dr. Lin gave me ample opportunities to share concerns and I know he is there for me if I need him. He remembered that I have a daughter who is also his patient and he seemed genuinely happy to learn that she just had a baby.
2025-09-26
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Dr Lin is the best and I am so happy he is my doctor.
2025-09-26
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Dr. William Lin is the dermatologist who has been seeing me for the past few years and I am delighted to be in his care. He is attentive, asks useful questions, remembers my medical history and provides good guidance. Am blessed to have him in my life.
2025-09-25
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Dr. Lin is an excellent doctor. He is kind, thorough and very experienced. He listens to my concerns and shares his expertise to help determine plan of care.
2025-09-24
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Dr William Lin has been a fantastic provider. I would highly recommend him.
2025-09-29
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Excellent care- Dr Lin
2025-09-26
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Dr. William Lin is a fantastic doctor!
2025-09-18
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He's excellent!
2025-09-17
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Great office good nurses and an awesome doctor in Dr. Lin!!
2025-09-17
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He is very thorough
2025-09-12
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I couldn't get an appointment for 9 months. When I emailed the doctor he was able to fit me into his schedule 10 days out. It was much appreciated as I needed a prescription refill.
2025-09-12
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Knowledgeable, caring, quick and convenient. All great!
2025-09-10
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Dr. Lin, in my opinion, is the ultimate professional. Hyphen, courteous, comma, prompt, comma, knowledgeable, comma, compassionate, and overall, comma, exceptional, period.
2025-09-06
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The doctor is fantastic. He's very thorough in his examination and extremely thorough in the follow-up to explain his approaches moving forward.
2025-09-06
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The best visit.
2025-09-05
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Dr Lin was exceptional. I would recommend him to any family or friend. He took the time to discuss findings with me & I did not feel rushed at all
2025-09-05
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He's always professional, courteous and does a thorough exam. He allows time for questions and explains things well.
2025-09-04
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No issues w/Dr Lin. I like him, he knows what he's doing and I trust him.
2025-09-04
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Dr Lin listened very carefully to all my concerns and addressed them all.
2025-09-03
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He was excellent.
2025-08-27
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Dr. Lin is fanatastic: smart, thorough, and kind.
2025-08-26
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Dr Lin is always very pleasant and thorough with his exam. He always asks if I have any questions and says he's available should I have any questions at any time.
2025-08-21
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Dr. Lin is an excellent provider. He's knowledgeable and caring.
2025-08-21
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Dr Lin is always wonderful, thorough and respectful of my questions and concerns. My other providers also think the world of him
2025-08-21
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