Steven Lin

Family medicine doctor


Clinical Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Mandarin

Biography


Dr. Lin is an expert clinician, educator, researcher, and health system leader in the specialty of family medicine. He earned his MD from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his training at Stanford’s family medicine residency program. Dr. Lin is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is an active member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. He has received numerous national awards and was a James Puffer/ABFM fellow with the National Academy of Medicine.

Dr. Lin cares for people of all ages, often for members of the same family. He has a particular interest in preventive cardiology, diabetes, hepatitis B, and mental health. He is proficient in a wide range of primary care procedures – including over 40 different skin, musculoskeletal, and women’s health procedures that are performed in the office. Dr. Lin is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and provides the highest quality, evidence based, culturally competent care for people of all backgrounds at Stanford.

Dr. Lin is the Chief of General Primary Care and the Head of Technology Innovation for the Division of Primary Care and Population Health at Stanford. He is the founder of 3 nationally recognized programs – the O’Connor-Stanford Leaders in Education Residency Program (OSLER), the Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET), and the Stanford Healthcare AI Applied Research Team (HEA3RT).

Dr. Lin is the author of over 400 scholarly works and conference presentations. His research covers a broad range of topics. His current focus is artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine (2013)
  • Residency: Stanford O'Connor Family Medicine Residency (2013) CA
  • Internship: Stanford O'Connor Family Medicine Residency (2011) CA
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (2010) CA
  • Bachelor of Science, Duke University, NC (2006)

Honors & Awards
  • Angels in Medicine Award, Angels in Medicine (2008)
  • Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education, American Academy of Family Physicians (2012)
  • Award for Outstanding Innovation, Vision and Leadership, Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine (2021)
  • Award for Outstanding Leadership, Innovation and Service, Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine (2021)
  • Bellue-Holly Distinguished Visiting Professorship, Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio (2023)
  • Board of Directors Member at Large, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2017-2020)
  • Chair, National Telemedicine Task Force, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2020-2022)
  • Citation in National Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2014)
  • Citation in National Report on Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, Institute of Medicine (2010)
  • Citation in National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2011)
  • Clinician Educator Research Award, Division of General Medical Disciplines, Stanford University School of Medicine (2014)
  • Clinician Educator Research Award, Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine (2016)
  • Community Outreach Award, American Academy of Family Physicians (2008)
  • Department Chair Member, Association of Departments of Family Medicine (2023)
  • Division Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017)
  • Faculty for Tomorrow Task Force Member, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2015-2017)
  • Howard Hughes Research Fellow, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2004)
  • Innovations in Clinical Care Award, Stanford Health Care (2018)
  • James C. Puffer/American Board of Family Medicine Fellowship at the National Academy of Medicine, National Academy of Medicine (2021-2023)
  • National Innovative Program Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2014)
  • National Innovative Program Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2021)
  • New Faculty Scholar Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2016)
  • Oral Presentation of Distinction, Teaching and Mentoring Academy, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Duke University (2004)
  • Pisacano Leadership Foundation Alumni Award, American Board of Family Medicine (2015)
  • Pisacano Scholar, The Pisacano Leadership Foundation, American Board of Family Medicine (2009)
  • Preceptor of the Year, California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (2015)
  • President's Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2017)
  • President's Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2022)
  • Rainbow of Heroes Award, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Program, Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center (2005)
  • Schweitzer Fellow, The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (2007)
  • Serena WuDunn Memorial Scholar, Duke University (2005)
  • The Arthur L. Bloomfield Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Teaching of Clinical Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2015)
  • Vera Moulton Wall Center Award in Arts, Humanities and Medicine, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (2008)
  • William C. Fowkes, Jr., MD Teaching Award, O'Connor Hospital, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2013)
  • William J. Griffith University Service Award, Duke University (2006)
  • Year of the Family Physician Member Spotlight, California Academy of Family Physicians (2014)

Memberships
  • Fellow, National Academy of Medicine (2021 - 2023)
  • Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine (2013 - Present)
  • Member, American Academy of Family Physicians (2010 - Present)
  • Member, California Academy of Family Physicians (2010 - Present)
  • Member, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2010 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate, Educators-4-CARE (E4C) Program (2011 - 2015)
  • Associate Chief for Medical Education, Division of Primary Care and Population Health (2016 - 2019)
  • Co-Founder and Director of Program Development, Stanford Healthcare Innovations and Experiential Learning Directive (SHIELD) (2014 - 2018)
  • Co-Medical Director, Arbor Free Clinic (2013 - 2016)
  • Founder and Co-Director, Family Medicine Minor Procedure Service (2015 - 2017)
  • Founder and Director, O'Connor-Stanford Leaders in Education Residency (OSLER) Program (2010 - 2015)
  • Founder and Executive Director, Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET) (2015 - 2021)
  • Founder and Executive Director, Stanford Healthcare AI Applied Research Team (HEA3RT) (2019 - Present)
  • Medical Director, Stanford Family Medicine (2016 - 2021)
  • Section Chief, General Primary Care, Division of Primary Care and Population Health (2023 - Present)
  • Service Chief, Family Medicine, Stanford Health Care (2020 - 2023)
  • Vice Chief for Technology Innovation, Division of Primary Care and Population Health (2019 - Present)

Publications

Practice Locations


Stanford Primary Care in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

211 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-9000

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(93 Ratings)

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(157 reviews)

Excellent doctor. Very professional and personable
Have always been happy with Dr. Lin...he is very thorough...
Dr. Lin is awesome. Takes time to connect with patients and totally understand what they are going through. He is an exceptional doctor and vital asset to Stanford
Dr. Steven Lin is a very caring and competent doctor
Dr. Lin is fantastic. He is clear, patient, and compassionate. I am very grateful to have him as my primary care physician.
He is a wonderful doctor for me. I drive 140 miles roundtrip for my annual physicals because Dr. Lin understands me, takes an inquiry stance, and generally cares about my well-being.
Dr. Lin has been a excellent Doctor for me and always responds to my needs in a timely manner. He is extremely easy to talk to and he fully understands my health needs. I feel very confident in his recommendations and treatment plans he has offered me over the years. Stanford is fortunate to have Dr. Lin on their staff and I am truly blessed to have him as my Doctor.
Excellent great help
Nice talking and advice, but time was rush.
Very thorough
Had looked at my chart, was very empathic, good listener, and good interventions, giving good medical reasoning
Very informative and caring. Thank you.
Excellent care. Thank you!
Excellent visit, Dr. Lin is an excellent doctor.
Dr. Lin was patient and took the time to listen and answer my questions. I was grateful for the time he spent with me today.
will recommend
I am very pleased that I got Dr. Lin for my family doctor. He can also communicate with me in Chinese. Dr. Lin is very responsible and knowledgeable and after visit note sent out in very short period of time
Dr Steven Lin is super awesome as always. This is just a note of appreciation.
Dr. Lin is the best!
Great job
Very calm and caring. Excellent Dr
Love Dr. Lim
Dr. Lin addressed all of my concerns in a timely manner. Dr. Lin was professional during my video appointment and would highly recommend him.
Great physician, very good communicator Cares about my health.
Dr. Lin and staff are professionals and thank you.
Every thing went well
Dr. Lin is very professional and efficient. Also a very good listener. The nurse in Dr. Lin's office was excellent and efficient. The nurse in the blood center taking my blood sample was also very friendly and professional.
Dr Lin is the best doctor our family has ever had. If he left stanford we’d follow him. So don’t let him go. :)
Dr Lin was very thorough and patient. He answered all my questions and concerns. And filled my prescription right away. I feel I was well taken care of.
Dr. Lin knows he’s my favorite.
Dr. Lin was very helpful and friendly. I am very assured and glad to be under his care.
Great doctor with exsplaining about my results and my swollen ankles Thank you Doctor Lin
Very nice and helped me with my issue
I like Dr. Lin very much. His Chinese is very good and makes me easier to talk to him to avoid confusing of medical terms which I don’t have any knowledge.
Dr. Lin is a model caring doctor, knowledgeable and put the patient. First
Outstanding and excellent health provider. Truly representative of Stanford Healthcare.
Dr. Lin takes his time and explains what is best for my health. He also responds to my messages very promptlyy
Dr. Lin is a caring, passionate, and thoughtful doctor. He is making my life great!
Dr Lin is effective and great to work with. He always ends with a plan going forward.
Love Dr Lin. Very caring, takes time to listen.
Dr. Lin is both knowledgible and practical. We have full confidence in him.
Thanks for a great appointment and care for my health issue!
Dr. Lin is awesome!
My provider was so kind and explained everything in a way I could understand. He was reassuring and made me feel safe and well taken care of.
Great!
Dr. Lin is awesome. On time. Very caring.
He is very attentive and helpful. While on the call he was easily able to search for a journal article about a question I had, and paste the link into the chat component of the app.
Great seeing Dr Lin. It was my first visit and he was knowledgeable, easy to talk to and would highly recommend him
Dr. Lin was great in that he clearly reviewed my chart so our visit with so efficient. Give him a raise!
Dr. Lin is thorough, knowledgable and caring.
He is a phenomenal doctor and I am glad I’m in a care
Good man & a great doctor. I couldn't be happier he's apart of life.
very caring and helpful doctor
Dr. Steven Lin is an excellent doctor. He is very knowledgeable and caring!
Ditto. Dr.Lin is amazing.
very happy with Dr. Lin as PCP
Dr. Lin was excellent. I really appreciate his help!
He was very nice and answered all my questions.
Dr. Lin is very kind. He addressed all of my needs during a stressful time.
Excellent. He explained all my concern. Thank you.
Dr Lin is an exemplar doctor. Explains the medical situation extremely well, displays a lot of common sense based on experience and knowledge, and is very responsive. An outstanding doctor.
Great appreciation!
Was able to very well determine what seems to be occurring in my body based on my symptoms that I was describing. Was able to determine whether medical intervention is needed. Was able to give helpful advice regarding which foods can help, and which foods I should refrain from.
excellent doctor... l am very happy with him..
Doctor Steven Lin is one of the finest doctors I have met. I respect the width of his knowledge. And especially admire his warm and calm approach to his work. It is a pleasure to come to his office.
Dr. Lin was extremely helpful in helping identify the potential issue to something. I was completely shocked when he raised a question. Dr. Lin, if you see these, thank you!!
Very patient and understand my conditions, very clear communication with Dr. Lin. Didn't feel any difference compared with in-office visit.
Always enjoy my visits with Dr. Lin.
As always, a pleasure to talk to.
Dr. Lin is excellent
Excellent, great thanks!
Dr Lin is a doctor that I admire snd am delighted to have him as my primary care doctor.
Always good to see him. Thanks for the guidance.
very happy with Dr. Lin
Dr. Lin has been the consummate family physician. He is courteous, pleasant, polite and highly knowledgeable. He is an excellent listener who is interested what I have to say. He explanations are easy to understand, his opinions are honest. I never feel rushed during my visits in person or by video conferencing. I feel lucky to have him as the flagpole of my SHC team.
Extremely happy.
It is always pleasure to see Dr. Lin, he is the best.
Felt a little quick for the time I spent going to the appointment, but I understand doctors are busy, so it was sufficient.
Dr. Lin fully discussed my overallhealth and addressed specific issues. He fully explained and answered all my questions. He paid close attention to everything during the visit. He showed a genuine interest and concern for my health.
I really enjoyed Dr. Lin.
Dr Lin was as good online as he is in person-outstanding! He provided good advice and answered all of my questions
He was fantastic.
Dr. Lin is an exemplary care provider. Caring, knowledgeable, methodical. He has an excellent way to write me in decisions about my care. Without a doubt I would recommend Dr. Lin to others.
Excellent experience!
Dr. Lin really talked through my allergic reaction with me so I could figure out how to deal with ongoing symptoms & prevent future problems.
I appreciated that Dr. Lin had taken the time to look at my previous records & asked me questions about them.
The doctor is professional & friendly. I prefer a doctor who could speak Mandarin. I have done some research online & very happy to have Dr. Lin as my new doctor!
Dr. Lin was very thorough.
Excellent!
Dr. Lin - Compassionate, friendly, polite, patient, makes an extra effort to help and takes time to explain/answer my questions in Chinese which is a great help to me. Thank you Dr. Lin very much for your devotion and your excellent care to patients./I am very impressed his willingness to speak Mandarin to help me. BIG STAR to Dr. Lin!
Dr. Lin is fantastic. Explains options thoroughly, always solicits questions, friendly manner.
Very easy to talk to and engaged in conversation with my. Explained options for care and discussed my preferences for how to proceed with care/treatment. This is how healthcare should be delivered!
I was really impressed by the attentiveness of the doctor, and I especially appreciated that he asked at the end of our main conversation whether there was anything else I'd like to ask about. He was genuinely willing to hear my concerns even though I'm sure his schedule must be packed.
Wonderful - very kind doctor.
the doctor is very knowledgeable in Asthma diagnosis and treatment
Dr. Lin is by far the best doctor I have ever seen.
Dr. Steven Lin has my full confidence. He is very knowledgeable and nice, and listens patiently to all my questions and problems. He is very reassuring. I am fortunate to have him as my primary care physician.
Very good always easy to understand, and very concern about my health.
Dr. Lin was very good. Kind and knowledgeable. He was on time and explained every step.
I am very pleased with Dr. Lin's work with me. He is patient, clear, and treats me like the adult I am. He is one of the very best care provider's I have had in 40 years of adulthood.
Outstanding.
Family doctor Dr. Steven Lin is very nice and patient to his patients.
I have had great experiences in the past with this provider. This appointment was not one of the great ones. I felt dismissed when asking to see the MD not the resident. He came in irritated & I felt dismissed.
Great fast response to my health questions - thank the doctor.
Have a good medical experience.
I am very happy to be Dr. Steven Lin's patient. He is very good doctor and he is very kind doctor.
as a group they were extraordinarily accommodating and showed genuine concern and patience during the procedure. I hate visiting the doctors however my care team has made me feel comfortable and empowered to be more conscious with my health decisions and practices.
Dr.Lin is a wonderful doctor. Very concern to his patients health & well being. Very glad to have him as my care provider.
Dr. Lin is a super caring privider.
Satisfactory.
Dr Lin greeted me and asked about my family by name even though they are not patients of his. Quickly and clearly summarized results of recent labs and his one area of concern. we discussed options for possible treatments vs actions I can take (diet, exercise, etc changes) and made a plan together. By far, the best PCP I've ever had.
I am 72 years old. Dr. Lin is the best care provider I ever had.
Dr. Lin is outstanding!
Dr. Steven Lin is excellent.
Very positive: Both Melisa & Dr. Lin were great.
dr Lin is very good
Very good.
I have recommended my Chinese friends (a couple) to Dr. Lin. They are very please.
The doctor quickly diagnosed exactly what the problem was, determined a course of action, explained it to me, made sure I understood it.
Dr. Lin is a very good doctor.
Much appreciated and thankful that Dr. Lin is able to communicate with me in Mandarin (since I speak little English), shows concerns and takes time to explain to me about questions that i have about my health conditions. Dr. Lin sure is a shining jewel of your team!
Dr. Lin is an excellent physician.
Dr. Lin is an amazing doctor
Dr. Lin, he is not only the good doctor. He is most wonderful. He spend lots of time and very nice. Sorry my English not good.
I was advise to do some exercises for my pain and explain everything I need to do
Simply wonderful.
Doctor Lin, Steven Yu-Ta is a very good doctor.
Doctor Lin, Steven Yu-Ta is a very good doctor.
I always received a quick reply from either phone or emails.
Excellent
Very good!
Dr Lin is excellent!
Dr. Lin is a great provider, I understand every he said, (I could not be an interpreter if I don't understand him). Anyway, I am glad to have him as my doctor.
The doctor was very caring.
Dr Lin is very nice and approachable. I feel comfortable to discuss my concern with him and he listened and showed his care.
Dr. Lin is always so professional and warm. I always feel comfortable with him.
Dr. Lin was very thorough, caring & professional. I was very impressed, like Dr. Lin a lot.
Outstanding primary care provider; excellent exam & discussion; pre+ post visit messages were very helpful.
Great doctor & communicator!
Dr. Lin is the best!
Just like the retired Dr. Samuel LeBaron, I think I found the perfect replacement, Dr. Steven Lin.
The entire experience with this physician was very positive and I would recommend Dr. Lin.
Excellent.
Dr. Lin is very attentive, considerate and pay attention to every detail. He is the best!
Dr. Lin doesn't rush in talking to me about my medical problems. He's a very good listener.
Excellent Dr. & staff Stanford is a fantastic facility.
I am completely pleased with my doctor.
I have confidence for my family doctor Lin.
thanks
He was great. Spent enough time to cover the problem, answered my questions, but didn't waste time either (which I appreciate).
Very good.
Extremely impressed by Dr. Lin, staff & Stanford.
Dr. Lin is excellent, also his nurse and his team. They are the best and very professional. We love them.
Excellent dr. & staff.
Dr. Lin was most impressive, conscientious and kind. He was a great listener, and very dedicated to helping me. It was an EXCELLENT experience.
Most impressed with Dr. Steven Lin. Very conscientious and thorough. Feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor.
Very understanding, shows great concern. Patiently listens and gives valuable advices.

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