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Dr. Jeffrey Lin, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.2 (10)
Map Pin Small Decatur, TX
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jeffrey Lin, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Lin, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Decatur, TX. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and is affiliated with Texas Health Specialty Hospital and Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South. Dr. Lin, completed a residency at Allegheny General Hospital|University Calif Irvine Mc. Patients rated Dr. Lin an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Lin works at Texas Heart & Lungs in Decatur, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Pleural Effusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lin's Office Locations

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    Whc Cardiothoracic Surgery
    609 Medical Center Dr Ste 2500, Decatur, TX 76234 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (940) 626-2420

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Texas Health Specialty Hospital
  • Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South

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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Pleural Effusion
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft

Treatment frequency



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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Pleural Effusion
Carotid Artery Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Testicular Cancer
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Biopsy of Breast
Bunion Surgery
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Lumpectomy
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    NPI Number
    • 1124082938
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Allegheny General Hospital|University Calif Irvine Mc
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Calif Irvine Mc
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
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