Dr. Karen Lin, MD

She was not very patient during my visit with her and she did not inform me of any possible cost not fully covered by insurance. Check your insurance before going for her recommendation to see Physical Therapy under UW system. It's VERY COSTLY. 3 visits for $466 !!!!!! with good PTO ...

Not good. Dr. Lin was dismissive, unconcerned, rude. I have heard another patient make similar assessments. It is very unpleasant, so I will be seeing a different ENT doctor.

My wife went in to see Dr. Lin about what we thought were tonsil stones (by looking things up online). My wife has a very tiny mouth and Dr. Lin confirmed saying it was hard to see in there and that she couldn't see any stones, but that they may be tucked out of view. My wife has reluctantly collected some of these "stones" and offered to show Dr. Lin, but she just smiled and said "No, that's okay" and then began talking about having my wife's tonsils taken out. I find it horrifying that without being able to confirm anything my wife is being told she should have surgery. My wife is having another consult with a different doctor and I hope that one is better. I had been to see Dr. Lin once over an odd gagging issue I was having (sudden gagging which led to vomiting once). All she did was look in my mouth for a few seconds, say there was nothing wrong and then prescribed something for my sniffles (I think I was getting a cold). Left thinking she was just a drug pushing doc.

The Doctor was great. She explained all the details well. She helped me get an idea of what I was going to get done. She was pleasant and her nurse Dieon was a kind person with skill. I.would recommend her to my family. Ear, nose and throat doctors are hard to find. I am pleased I got set up well.

Dr. Lin was thorough in her examination, knew at a glance that my lichen planus was drug induced, and answered all my questions in depth and at a level I could understand. I'm in good hands with her.

My visit with Dr. Lin is hands down one of the worst experiences I've ever had with a dr. She barely listened to me, when she diagnosed me with TMJ I told her I'd already been trying to treat it w/ meds from a different condition (diazapam, oxycodone 5mg etc) that the oxy keeps the pain calm but for the one day I waited on a refill I ended up in the ER. She told me to use a warm towel on my ear and showed me the door. Zero compassion, horrible bedside manner, couldn't care less about me.

Dr. Lin should never be allowed to work with children. I asked her staff specifically if she was good with pediatrics & she said she would take her own child. Her bedside manner was robotic & harsh. She has no business explaining a procedure to a 10 year old girl. My daughter left her office crying after a 5 min. visit. Very unfortunate. We would never go back!!

Another worthless ENT in Seattle. What is up with these ENT doctors who have no clue how to relieve and treat ear congestion??? They are just worthless and Lin is no better than the other 4 I have seen. The best Dr I have seen was a naturopath who has helped slightly but at least is trying

Dr. Lin made getting my tonsils removed as comfortable and easy as is possible. While the recovery from this surgery is always extremely painful no matter what, she instructed me well on how best to treat my body post-op, and was encouraging in her phone call checkins the day after the surgery. I am now able to live a higher quality of life, thanks to Dr. Lin and her team's expert care.

I've seen a number of ENTs since I was young. I was impressed with Dr. Lin's knowledge and expertise - and her manner, which is important! She scoped me to look at my vocal cords and carefully explained exactly what to expect. I have had the procedure a number of times, so I was quite familiar with it. Her skill was impressive and she was thorough. I sing, so it is important to me to maintain vocal cord health. Very easy to make an appointment, pleasant staff, pleasant/skilled doctor. A+++!

This doctor caused me a lot of pain and improperly billed for the procedure, dishonest practice and improper care. Would not recommend to anyone. They also misspelled my name on the bill-- do not pay attention to details, that's alarming.

Very comfortable person to communicae with and I trust her judgement. The surgery was challenging but went really well. I wish I had gone to see her years ago.