Dr. Stephanie Lin MD
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1850 El Camino Real 200 Burlingame CA, 94010About
Dr. Lin has been part of the mid-Peninsula medical community since 2006. She is experienced in the treatment of aneurysms, occlusive disease, stroke prevention, dialysis access and embolotherapies. She is also committed to functional limb salvage and restoration, including amputee care. Dr. Lin is the Vice-chair of the Department of Surgery at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and is in charge of quality assurance review for the department. She is a member of hospital committees focused on patient safety and quality care, and physician wellness.
Education and Training
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1997
Board Certification
Vascular Surgery (Surgery)
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. Stephanie Lin MD's Expert Contributions
Can bypass surgery work for someone with diabetes and BP?
Yes, it can be done. READ MORE
Do spider veins get worse?
Generally, spider veins don't turn INTO varicose veins, but you could certainly have both spider AND varicose veins. READ MORE
How to relieve vascular problems in both legs?
You would need to have an ultrasound of the legs and a physical exam to determine this. READ MORE
Will vascular surgery affect my diabetes?
Sorry you will need to ask your heart surgeon about this. READ MORE
Varicose veins wounds
I recommend use of knee high compression stockings - either 15-20mmHg or 20-30mmHg gradient. Regular exercise is also beneficial. READ MORE
Treatments
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Aneurysm
- Swelling
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
Professional Memberships
- Society for Vascular Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
Fellowships
- New York and Presbyterian Hospital
- New York Presbyterian - Cornell and Colombia Hospitals, Vascular Surgery
- Cornell and Colombia Hospitals
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Hospital de la Familia
- MedLend
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