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Dr. Ian Lin, MD

Dr. Ian Lin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ian Lin, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lin has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lucas County Health Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213 Des Moines, IA 50316

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Dr. Lin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lin

4.1

36 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
72%
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4 Star
6%
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3 Star
3%
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
17%
17%

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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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Wyvonne Bell – Feb 11, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Laura – Jul 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Russ – Nov 16, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 01, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tom B. – Sep 30, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2020
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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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C. Diana Lemos in Des Moines, IA – May 25, 2017
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Happy (gladys) miller in Grinnell, Iowa – Nov 21, 2016
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care philosophy

To provide each patient with the highest quality of orthopaedic care possible. This involves every facet of the patient's experience at DMOS, from the moment a patient visits our facility to the moment they leave. They become a part of our DMOS family and our rich tradition of always exceeding patient expectations.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Shriner's Hospital For Children

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
  • Grinnell College

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213 Des Moines, IA 50316
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Practice

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation2720 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009
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