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Dr. Karen Lin, MD

Dr. Karen Lin, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Lin, MD is a neurologist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Sierra Vista. She is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

1304 Ella St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 476-7929

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lin is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center San Luis Obispo, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lin specializes in the areas of Clinical Neurophysiology & Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lin

3.2

43 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
44%
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4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
40%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Peter Hubbard – Oct 11, 2021
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Claire V – Oct 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 11, 2019
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2019
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 16, 2018
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan in San Luis Obispo – Jan 08, 2018
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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
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 21, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pismo Beach, CA – Feb 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Peter Hubbard in San Luis Obispo, CA – Feb 15, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Luis Obispo – Feb 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Atascadero, CA – Jan 05, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
SLOCITIZEN in San Luis Obispo – Dec 13, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
San Luis Obispo, CA – Dec 01, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph coates in Los Osos, CA – Oct 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Specializing in the field of Neurology, Dr. Lin is prepared to diagnose and treat all types of neurological disorders resulting from abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord and other nerves throughout the body. Dr. Lin is trained to perform a variety...read more

  • Neurology

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

  • Sleep Medicine

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  • Mayo Clinic-rochester

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Mayo Clinic-rochester

    Residency Hospital

  • Mayo Clin Grad School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Clinical Neurophysiology
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Office1304 Ella St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Adventist Health Sierra Vista

    1010 Murray Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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