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Dr. James Lin, MD

Dr. James Lin, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. James Lin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Westbury, NY. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

1600 Stewart Ave Ste 411 Westbury, NY 11590

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lin specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Lin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lin

4.7
38 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 star
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Confident
Dr. Lin has a friendly persona. Feel confident n doesn't rush visit.
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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Apr 05, 2025
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Dr Lee was awesome!!
His concerns
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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MICHAEL CAPPIELLO – Apr 02, 2025
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Everyone within the office was very professional.
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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Apr 01, 2025
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Very efficient
The staff is every efficient and friendly and Doctor Lin is very kind and knowledgeable. He makes you feel at ease when you see him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 30, 2025
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He is much better now that I have been going for s
It was a quick visit today. Doing what I go there for. I was in and out in 1 hr.
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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Mar 28, 2025
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The office is run very efficiently.Dr. Lin was very thorough. He explained my problem to me in a way that I could understand. I would definitely recommend him very highly.
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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Iris Greenberg – Mar 27, 2025
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I recommend Dr. Lin
Dr. Lin was very professional and confident and assuring in his diagnosis of my eye issue. We discussed cause, treatment and follow up and I left feeling reassured.
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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Mar 11, 2025
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Absolutely will recommend him.
I was very nervous about situation with vitreous detachment. Staff and doctors were all kind and reassuring and made this visit so much easier. I am very grateful. Will be coming here for future visits regarding.
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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Lisa L – Mar 01, 2025
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Knowledgeable, insightful , Understand, listens, 5 stars
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Edith Auguste – Feb 12, 2025
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Professional, very knowledgeable and eye injection were painless
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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Feb 05, 2025
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Dr Lin was very thorough and confident in his findings. He explained everything very well.
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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Dec 20, 2024
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Happy with my visit
Telehealth
The staff is efficient and friendly, Dr. Lin reviewed my tests and answered all my questions. Considering the number of tests, the wait time was appropriate. Very satisfied.
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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Manny Arias – Dec 11, 2024
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Geat
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 12, 2024
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Doctors visit
Today’s appointment went smoothly, not too much wait time and Dr .Lin and staff were courteous.
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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Suraja Rajan – Nov 12, 2024
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Very good doctor
He was very good and knowledgeable . He took his time he did not rush . He answered all my questions , I would recommend for sure.
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 05, 2024
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Doctor and Staff were great and attentive.
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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Kenneth Jackson – Oct 24, 2024
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Friendly, explained things clearly
The people were very friendly and helpful. The process moved along efficiently.
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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Oct 15, 2024
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Worst experience ever
I don’t understand why my post isn’t being posted because the public needs to know how awful this doctor is. He was flat out so rude and cold to me during my appointment, did not explain anything, and shot down any questions I had. He made me feel so uncomfortable by his rudeness that I had to leave the appointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Catherine Haley – Aug 02, 2024
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Worst Doctor I Have Ever Encountered
I am taken aback by how poorly I was treated during my appointment with Dr. James Lin. He had horrible bedside manner, was cold, short with his answers, and flat out rude. I have a large floater in my eye that is really affecting my day to day life which I voiced was very distressing to me. He had absolutely no empathy or care about my worries and concerns. He didn't go over any of the tests that were performed and when I asked questions he was visibly annoyed and made me feel stupid for asking. He had his arms crossed like he couldn't be bothered and offered no help, advice, or an ounce of any sort of emotion other than being annoyed. It became so uncomfortable and apparent that he did not want to be in this appointment that I actually had to get up and leave. In my 34 years, I have never experienced anything like this type of treatment from a doctor.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Jun 06, 2024
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Excellent
I found the office friendly and effective . The doctor was excellent at explaining his finding .
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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Mar 06, 2024
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Dr. James Lin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Westbury, NY. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.
  • Ophthalmology

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Locations

Practice

Office1600 Stewart Ave Ste 411 Westbury, NY 11590
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

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

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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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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