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Dr. Otto Lin, MD

Dr. Otto Lin, MD

Gastroenterology*
(206) 693-4970

Dr. Otto Lin, MD is a gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA. Dr. Lin has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (26 reviews)
(206) 693-4970
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Accepting New PatientsTelehealth AvailableSecure Call
1100 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

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Locations

Providence Cancer Institute Franz Clinic

Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
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(206) 693-4970

Virginia Mason Bellevue Medical Center

Virginia Mason Bellevue Medical Center11695 NE 4th St Bellevue, WA 98004
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(206) 693-4970

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lin is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

Dr. Lin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Lin specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Lin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lin

4.7

26 ratings, 20 with a written review
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 11, 2025
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Sep 14, 2024
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Jun 04, 2024
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May 12, 2024
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Apr 13, 2024
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Mar 10, 2024
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Nov 16, 2023
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Nov 04, 2023
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Oct 15, 2023
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Oct 06, 2023
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Sep 15, 2023
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  • Explained conditions well
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Aug 07, 2023
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Aug 06, 2023
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Jul 30, 2023
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Jul 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 02, 2019
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Mar 26, 2019
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biography

Otto Lin, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in colonoscopy. Other areas of expertise include inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and C, gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. He is also active in...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Gastroenterology, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, Ca, 2001

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Internal Medicine, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, Ca, 1997

    Residency Hospital

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Dr. Lin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Virginia Mason Medical Center

      925 Seneca St
      Seattle, WA 98101
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

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