Lin Mingsan MD

I have been a patient of Dr. Lin for almost 5 years. I’m surprised to see some negative reviews. Unlike the other reviewers, I find he does show interest in my health concerns. If anything, I think he goes above and beyond for my health. I actually think he over does it, but at the end it only benefits me.
A reviewer mentioned he fat shames, which I don’t find that he does. I am overweight myself and a lot of my ailments are due to being overweight and Dr. Lin is not someone who will pretend these ailments are coming from nowhere. In fact, he always comes up with ways on how I can live a healthier life and I like that. I may not follow it, but at least I have a constant reminder that it’s something I need to eventually do. I also like the fact that he keeps in mind that I am breastfeeding and makes sure any meds he prescribes works with it.
His office staff is warm and welcoming. I find that his wait times are not as bad as other Doctors. Once you are in the exam room, Dr. Lin is usually in within 5 minutes.

Dr. Lin does not listen to his patients with sincerity. He is generally impatient and lazy and will only spend a few minutes with you no matter how serious a condition you may have. He refuses to write you referrals to see specialists such as allergists, dermatologists, etc.
He has made me feel like my health concerns are insignificant and a waste of his time, as he usually tells me that I am overreacting. He is unaccommodating and generally unhelpful. He is unwilling to make the extra effort. He does not listen with open-​mindedness and lacks any genuine interest in helping his patients.
I have been in tears after visits with Dr. Lin, feeling so frustrated and undervalued as a patient.
There are better doctors out there. I hope you find this review before wasting your time at his office.

Dr. Lin has everything I want in a doctor.
He is personable, attentive, intelligent doctor.
Sometimes the waiting time in the waiting room is a bit long, usually not.
He speaks English, Japanese and Mandarin!
He is very good with sports injuries, and helping you lose weight.
My entire family calls Dr. Lin their doctor. I would not have it any other way.

I have been going to Dr. Lin for nearly 5 years now so I feel like I really know this guy. Usually there is anywhere from a 15 to 45 minute wait to get in a room, but once you’re in, he sees you in at least 5 – 10 minutes (usually 5). He has some new staff, all of which are very friendly and take time to get to know you, which I think is just really wonderful.
Here are the major problems I have with Dr. Lin:
He has a serious issue with filtering what he is saying. I don’t know if it is because I’ve been going to him for so long, or its just because he’s not aware of how he comes off to people. READ: FAT SHAMING! But, I won’t go into detail.
And most importantly, he overlooks very important things and tells you that you are either imagining things or over reacting. Example: I was having extreme pain in my lower abdomen for months. He kept giving me antacid every appointment and when I asked what he was giving me, he wouldn’t tell me. Eventually, I got a scan done and found that I was getting OVARIAN CYSTS and that there was evidence that they were bursting inside of me. AND ALL THIS GUY WAS DOING WAS GIVING ME ANTACIDS.
If this does not turn you away from this doctor, I don’t know what will. Please think about these things.
Oh also, I came in for chest pain, he said I have anxiety and I just need to get over it.

Dr. Lin gets you in and out and is usually running on schedule! :)