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Dr. Fred Lin, MD

Dr. Fred Lin, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Fred Lin, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Lin has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 56 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (56 reviews)

Practice

2052 Richmond Rd Ste 1C Staten Island, NY 10306
Telehealth available

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Lin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lin

4.5

56 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shawndelle Harts – Oct 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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May 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Heather Cahill in Brooklyn, NY – Dec 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Nov 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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Bruno C. in Fort Lee – Oct 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jordan in New York, NY – Mar 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Shelby N in New York, NY – Mar 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Fred Lin, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Lin has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ocean University Medical Center and Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • The Mount Sinai Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Northwestern University

    Undergraduate School
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties
Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery
Sleep Medicine
Self designated 
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Dr. Lin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • National Merit Scholarship Winner, 1995

  • Dean's Scholarship - Full Medical School Scholarship, 1996

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Locations

Practice

Office2052 Richmond Rd Ste 1C Staten Island, NY 10306
1
Mount Sinai1 Gustave L Levy Pl New York, NY 10029
2

Practice

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai5 E 98th St New York, NY 10029
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave
    Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Phelps Hospital

    701 N Broadway
    Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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