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Dr. Walter Lin, MD

Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Walter Lin, MD
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Dr. Walter Lin, MD is a Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Walter Lin, MD
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Dr. Walter Lin, MD

Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery* Age 40
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Walter Lin, MD is a Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Lin graduated from HARVARD Medical School and completed a residency at University of California-San Francisco. Dr. Walter Lin, MD is a Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Lin currently practices at The Buncke Clinic and are affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus and Fairchild Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lin received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Lin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lin is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Joint Pain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Joint Pain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Breast Ptosis
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carpal Fractures
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Complex Fractures
Compound Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Gynecomastia
Hand Fracture
Hand Tendon Injuries
Joint Fracture
Lymphedema
Nerve Injury
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Scaphoid Fractures
Second-Degree Burns
Skin Cancer
Third-Degree Burns
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Burn Reconstruction
Congenital Hand Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Facial Reconstruction
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Lymph Node Transfer Surgery
Lymphovenous Bypass
Microvascular Reconstruction Surgery
Microvascular Surgery
Nerve Decompression and Repair
Nerve Reconstruction
Nerve Release
Skin Grafts
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Premium
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Buncke Clinic
    45 Castro St Ste 121, San Francisco, CA 94114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 565-6136
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
    900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-6464
  3. 3 Office
    900 Hyde St Fl 11, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-6538
  4. 4 Ucsf
    513 Parnassus Ave # 321, San Francisco, CA 94143
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-2773

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Oct 19, 2024
I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Lin as he was outstanding in repairing my hand when it got infected. He is thorough, highly skilled, and very kind.
Rebekah Long — Oct 19, 2024
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Specialties*
Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California-San Francisco
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Buncke Clinic-Reconstructive Microsurgery
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Walter Lin, MD is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus and Fairchild Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Walter Lin, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

    900 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro And Duboce Sts, San Francisco, CA

  • Fairchild Medical Center

    444 Bruce St, Yreka, CA