AdhesiveCapsulitisShoulder near Jackson Heights, NY

Care Philosophy: Despite my being an orthopedic surgeon who loves to operate when appropriate the reality nbsp;is that most orthopedic conditions can be successfully treated non operatively I evaluate nbsp;many patients who come for 2nd or 3rd opinions where we can

Biography: Dr. C. David Lin received his Medical Degree in 1999 from the University of Alabama - School of Medicine in Birmingham and is currently serving as Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Attending Physiatrist in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at the Weill Cornell Medical Center. He joined NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in 2003, prior to which he completed a Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York University/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine in New York where he served as Chief Resident.He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. He is also certified in Medical Acupuncture.He has a clinical interest in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He has expertise in peripheral joint injections including ultrasound-guided procedures and botulinum toxin injections for spasticity. He treats patients with low back pain, joint pain, neurological injuries and strokes. Dr. Lin also has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He has also served as a peer reviewer for various medical journals.

Care Philosophy: I provide individualized, comprehensive treatment of patients with musculoskeletal injuries involving the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow. I strongly believe that the road to recovery requires a "team approach" that involves commitment from both myself and the patient. Most injuries can be treated successfully with proper diagnosis and rehabilitation. When surgical intervention is necessary, minimally invasive surgery through arthroscopic procedures is utilized to accomplish early return to work and play.