Dr. James Matthew Lin M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR MONTEREY CA, 93940Rating
5/5
About
Dr. James Lin is a hand surgeon practicing in Salinas, CA. Dr. Lin specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo Sch Of Med and Biomedical Science SUNY M.D. 2003
Cornell University B.S 1999
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
- Dupuytren's Needle Aponeurotomy
- Trigger digit release
- Thumb arthritis
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Professional Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand (Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand)
- Professional Member California Orthopedic Association
- Board Certified Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Plastics Hand Surgery
Dr. James Matthew Lin M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 321 E Romie Ln
321 E Romie Ln -Salinas, CA 93901Get Direction
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