Cynthia S. Lin, MD

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Internal medicine

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa

858-499-2710
Fax: 858-262-8663

8975 Balboa Ave
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92123


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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa

    8975 Balboa Ave
    Floor 2
    San Diego, CA 92123
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    858-499-2710
    Fax: 858-262-8663


About Cynthia S. Lin, MD

As we learned in school, we all have the potential to learn, to grow and to be educated. I am here to show you your potential to lead a healthy life. For everyone to have a healthy life, I encourage them to take an active role to take care of themselves. We all need to have a healthy attitude and lifestyle. That is why I view taking care of patients as a two-way street. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking gourmet but "healthy" meals. I like a variety of sports from running and skiing to biking.

Age: 55
In practice since: 1998
Gender: Female

Education

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Residency
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Internship
Jefferson Medical College: Medical School

NPI

1205846763

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Insurance plans accepted

Cynthia S. Lin, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.9

299 ratings

Patient ratings

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

August 31, 2026

5.0

Dr. Lin is amazing!

Verified Patient

August 29, 2026

5.0

First time seeing Dr Lin. I was so impressed. She actually read my chart and came in prepared with knowing my issues and had suggestions for me.

Verified Patient

August 24, 2026

5.0

This was my first visit with Dr. Lin, she is wonderful, took the time to talk me through and take notes for my healthy details. I really like her.

Verified Patient

August 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Lin was very much on her game n as always concerned had me be on mine. She always gets to facts n options. Love you for that

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