Orthopaedics

Albert Lin, MD

Chief of Shoulder Service

Albert Lin, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, PA. He primarily treats athletes and patients with shoulder conditions, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, and complex shoulder pathology requiring arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and reconstructive procedures such as superior capsular reconstruction and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. He also performs

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (MD, 2005)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010)
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2011)
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Unknown)

Years in Practice

21+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Musculoskeletal ConditionsShoulder SurgeryKnee SurgeryRotator Cuff RepairACL & Ligament ReconstructionArthroscopic SurgerySports Injuries

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health PlansAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Languages

English, Hokkien

Conditions Dr. Lin treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Lin accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Albert Lin's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 48 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Lin practice?

Albert Lin practices in Pittsburgh, PA with hospital affiliations including University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

What does Dr. Lin specialize in?

Albert Lin is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Sports Medicine.

How long has Dr. Lin been practicing?

Albert Lin has 21+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Lin's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Harvard Medical School (MD, 2005); Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010); Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2011).