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Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.6 (17)
Map Pin Small Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD

Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Bethesda, MD. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from National Taiwan University, College Of Medicine and is affiliated with Suburban Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lin an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Lin works at Practice in Bethesda, MD. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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

  1. 1
    Cosmetic Surgery Center Ltd
    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 412, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 896-6069
  2. 2
    Docdx
    4927 Auburn Ave Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20814 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 896-6069
  3. 3
    Suburban Hospital
    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 896-3939
  4. 4
    Jhu -audiologists
    6420 Rockledge Dr Ste 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 896-6069
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:30

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  • Suburban Hospital

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Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Surgery
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin and Mandarin
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    NPI Number
    • 1841470663
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Stanford University
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Stanford University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • National Taiwan University, College Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Shih-Chun Lin, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lin is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Lin speaks Mandarin and Mandarin.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Lin. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lin.

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