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Dr. Tom Lin, MD

General Surgery*
4.5 (12)
Map Pin Small Torrance, CA
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Overview of Dr. Tom Lin, MD

Dr. Tom Lin, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Torrance, CA. They graduated from Taipei Medical College and is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital. Dr. Lin, completed a residency at Washington Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lin an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Lin works at House Medicine in Torrance, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California and CareFirst 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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    House Medicine
    25550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 212, Torrance, CA 90505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    • Aetna
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    About Dr. Tom Lin, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1194928002
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Washington Hospital
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    Internship
    • Johns Hopkins
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    Medical Education
    • Taipei Medical College
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Riverside Community Hospital

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    Dr. Tom 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.

    Dr. Lin accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Lin has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Lin. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lin.

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