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Edward Lin

Edward Lin, DO, MBA

4.9141 ratings

Minimally Invasive General SurgeryBariatric SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

About Edward Lin

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Professor

Chief, Division of General and GI Surgery

Year Started Practicing

2002

About the Provider

Dr. Lin travels academically teaching laparoscopic and endoscopy techniques. He is involved in ongoing studies in the role of gut hormones in appetite control and diabetes. He pioneered single incision laparoscopic techniques for colon and solid organ surgery.
While Dr. Lin was a young surgeon training in New York City, the field of laparoscopic surgery exploded. He realized that many of the operations performed in the abdomen (liver, stomach, pancreas and colon) may be completed with smaller incisions which speed recovery. He has spent the past decade developing ways to perform these same operations with the least invasive approach as possible. This means some patients who have laparoscopic surgery for advanced colon cancer can receive chemotherapy in the same month.  Dr. Lin's proudest moments have been seeing patients with diabetes come off insulin and survivors of stomach and esophagus cancers sending him notes seven years after surgery.
Dr. Lin sits on Editorial Boards of Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care, Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques, Surgery for Obesity and Related Disorders, and Bariatric Times.  He holds a patent on endoscopic surgery device.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Fellow, American Gastroenterological Association

American Foregut Society

International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

Society for the Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Awards

Junior Surgery Residents Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 2009

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Grant, 2002

Jameson L. Chassin Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, New York Hospital, Queens, 2000, 2001

Surgical Infection Society Research Grant, 1998

Locations

  1. Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
    • 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 14, Atlanta, GA 30308
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  2. Emory Bariatrics Center
    • 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 7, Atlanta, GA 30308
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  3. Emory at Decatur - Specialty Surgery

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Endosurgery, 2002
  • Residency: New York Hospital Hospital of Queens, 2001
  • Fellowship: Robert Wood Johnson Univ Hospital at New Brunswick, Surg Metab-Nutritional Support, 1999
  • Residency: New York Hospital Hospital of Queens, General Surgery, 1996
  • Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, General Surgery, 1995
  • Medical Education: Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center, DO, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2003

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

141 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    The whole team did an outstanding job with taking care of me and I really appreciate and trust them with my life. Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    After my experience with Dr Edward Lin and staff, I would not hesitate to recommend Emory Healthcare.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    We first met Dr. Lin 7 years ago in a very critical, life-saving situation. Our trust and gratitude to Dr. Lin for his care and expertise; the love and dedication he gives to his patients is certainly rare to find.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr Linn and staff was very helpful w explaining the details of surgery as well as what to expect before during and after surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. LIN is a wonderful doctor. He listened to all my concerns about my surgery, follow up care, and first post op checkin. He listens and cares about his patient. I will recommend him to anyone who needs surgery in his specialty.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr Edward Lin was thorough, clear and answered all questions, plus ease my apprehension about the future surgery. Also, he offered to answer future questions thru my chart prior to the procedure. I feel confident be will do his best and the outcome will be fine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Thank for your support.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr E Lin has great bedside manner. He truly cares about his patients. I had a scan done, and it showed areas of concern. He referred me to a specialist to make sure that everything was ok before addressing his part.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr. Lin is an awesome Surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Best Emory Doc I've ever seen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Answered all questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr Lin is a gifted surgeon and a wonderful person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I love my Doctor's bedside manner. Very easy to talk to and he listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr. Lin took time to explain why I might need an operation if my condition gets worst.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Excellent visit. Dr lin is always very kind and explains things well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Excellent orthopedic surgeon specializing in Ankle Foot surgery. Caring & professional. I have recommended him to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Thorough discussion from a thoughtful & caring physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr Lin has always been very understanding and very good listener in regards to my health issues. The resident with him was also very kind and answered my concerns as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Doctor Lin is the doctor you want to clone: professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, never rushed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2025

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    Dr. Lin was very professional he explained the pros and cons of the diagnosis and surgery. I am very impressed with him meeting him for the first time. I would recommend Dr. Lin

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2025

    Most Definitely.I am so thankful that my Dr in South Ga sent me to Dr Lin he is the best Dr I have ever used and me and my family are so blessed to have been referred to Dr Lin and Emory University hospital

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    Dr Lin is the BEST!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2025

    They did a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2025

    Dr. Lin was wonderful! Very caring and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2024

    Dr. Lin very courteous and very concerned about my reason for the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2024

    Dr Lin not only explained everything very well, he drew diagrams and gave us notes. He went out of his way to be sure we understood the treatment plan.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2024

    No answer for my pain, simply was talking over me, did not even try to listen to my symptoms

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2024

    What a fantastic office with great attention

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2024

    Dr. Lin is extremely knowledgeable and thorough and answered all of my questions. I would recommend him to anyone who could use his expertice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2024

    Very good delightful experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2024

    Dr Edward Lin is an awesome doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2024

    Dr. Lin is wonderful - I was fortunate to have been referred to him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2024

    It was a scary situation for me but the medical team. Gave me enormous confidence in there abilities

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2024

    Dr. Lin was wonderful - very glad Dr. Jain connected me to him for surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2024

    Great visit