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Dr. Shann Lin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Shann Lin, MD
5.0 (21 Ratings)
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Dr. Shann Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pottsville, PA.
Dr. Shann Lin, MD
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Dr. Shann Lin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Pottsville, PA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Shann Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pottsville, PA.

About

Dr. Lin graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1994 and completed a residency at Mt Sinai Hospital.Dr. Shann Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pottsville, PA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Lin currently practices at SightMD Pennsylvania and are affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus, Reading Hospital, Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus. Dr. Lin has experience treating conditions like Retinal Neovascularization and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lin received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Lin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lin also speaks Chinese. Dr. Lin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Neovascularization
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Retinal Neovascularization
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Retinal Neovascularization
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Tear Duct Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetes
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Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Harada's Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleral Ectasia
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Conjunctivitis
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Sympathetic Uveitis
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • QualCare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • Amerihealth
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • Devon Health Services
  • HealthPartners
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna
  • UPMC
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 SightMD Pennsylvania
    201 E Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
  2. 2 SightMD Pennsylvania
    1300 Broadcasting Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610
  3. 3 SightMD Pennsylvania
    205 Bull Run Xing # 1, Lewisburg, PA 17837
  4. 4 SightMD Pennsylvania
    214 W Independence St, Shamokin, PA 17872
  5. 5 Eye Center Anesthesia
    66 Enterprise Blvd, Allenwood, PA 17810
  6. 6 SightMD Pennsylvania
    66 Enterprise Blvd, Allenwood, PA 17810

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Oct 03, 2024
I receive a shot in my left eye never had a bad experience, My eye never bothered me. I think that’s a pretty good experience and so far so good.
Russell K. — Oct 03, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mt Sinai Hospital
    1998
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shann Lin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lin's profile.

Dr. Lin frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Neovascularization and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shann Lin, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus, Reading Hospital, Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus.

Yes, Dr. Shann Lin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus

    1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

    100 Paramount Blvd, Orwigsburg, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

    420 S Jackson St, Pottsville, PA

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus

    360 W Ruddle St, Coaldale, PA