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Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 49
Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD
4.6 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Bethesda, MD.
Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD
4.6 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 49
Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Bethesda, MD.

About

Dr. Lin graduated from National Taiwan University, College Of Medicine. Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Bethesda, MD and has 27 years experience. Dr. Lin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Suburban Hospital. At present, Dr. Lin received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Lin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lin also speaks Mandarin and Mandarin. Dr. Lin is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypothalamus Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Stenosis
Hypothalamus Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Skull Base Tumor
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Cosmetic Surgery Center LTD
    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 412, Bethesda, MD 20817
  2. 2 Docdx
    4927 Auburn Ave Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20814
  3. 3 Suburban Hospital
    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
  4. 4 Jhu-Audiologists
    6420 Rockledge Dr Ste 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:30
  5. 5 Suburban Hospital
    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lin
4.6
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Nov 10, 2021
One of the best in the country. Very meticulous in his work. Excellent communicator and always quick to respond. His knowledge and expertise is exceptional. A tremendous Neurosurgeon. I would recommend his with o reservations.
Alan Bethesda — Nov 10, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • National Taiwan University, College Of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    2006
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lin's profile.

Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD is affiliated with Suburban Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD