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Alexander Lin

Pediatrics

Alexander Lin, MD

Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Dr. Alexander Y. Lin is a plastic surgeon who specializes in craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery (operations on the skull, face and jaw), as well as plastic surgery for pediatric conditions. He is director of surgical innovations for UCSF's plastic surgery division. He is also co-director of the UCSF Craniofacial Center and co-director of the UCSF Center for Advanced 3D+ Technologies, serving as the Oakland site director for both. Lin's mission in medicine – guiding his practice, research and

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh (UPMC) (2010)
  • Residency: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2009)
  • Internship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2003)
  • Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2002)

Years in Practice

24+ years

Peer Recognition

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric Hematology-OncologyPediatric EndocrinologyPediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Cardiology

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Medical Center

Conditions Dr. Lin treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Lin accept Aetna insurance?
Alexander Lin's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Lin practice?
Alexander Lin practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center.
What does Dr. Lin specialize in?
Alexander Lin is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Cardiology.
How long has Dr. Lin been practicing?
Alexander Lin has 24+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.
What is Dr. Lin's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh (UPMC) (2010); Residency: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2009); Internship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2003).

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