Stephanie Lin, MD

Dr. Stephanie Lin, a UCSF Health provider, completed her undergraduate studies and medical degree at Stanford University. She then attended the University of California, San Francisco for her general surgery residency, followed by a vascular surgery fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell and Columbia in New York City. Dr. Lin is experienced in treating aneurysms, arterial occlusive disease, dialysis access, and embolotherapies. She is also committed to functional limb restoration, including amputee care.

Dr. Lin joins MarinHealth / UCSF Health after spending the first part of her career providing vascular surgical care in community and county hospital settings nearby on the Peninsula. Furthermore, she has years of experience in quality assurance review and was a member of hospital committees focused on patient safety and quality care, physician wellness, and value management for supplies and equipment. Her patient care approach is to tailor evidence-based treatment for each unique patient to achieve maximal, durable results. At the same time, Dr. Lin respects the human side of illness and is dedicated to educating patients so they can participate comfortably in their healthcare. The fundamental cornerstones of her philosophy in the practice of medicine and surgery are collaboration, sincerity, preparation, and precision.

Dr. Lin is interested in global health and healthcare equity for underserved, vulnerable populations, including resource allocation, access, and safe delivery. Since 2008, Dr. Lin has participated in multiple medical missions to the Philippines, Guatemala, Peru, and Uganda. Her hobbies include scuba diving, reading, and exploring new places outside of work.