Franklin Lin, MD
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Franklin Lin, MD
Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2006.
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
About Franklin Lin, MD
Dr. Lin is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and a board member of the Georgia Neurological Society.
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
Education & Training
- University Of Florida College of Medicine
Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
- Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar Douglas Hospital
- Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
- Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
- Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
- Taiwanese
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Alternative to Spinal Fusion
- Disk Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Motion Preservation Surgery
- Outpatient Spine Surgery
- Revision Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 155 patient ratings
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- Listened to me carefully
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- Earned my trust
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- Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 2024
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
Franklin Lin, MD
Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2006
Rating
4.8
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Specialties
Neurosurgery
, Spine Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University Of Florida College of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Spoken Languages
English and Taiwanese
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/franklin-lin-md
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