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University of Texas HSC San Antonio-Family and Community Medicine - Residency - 2009
UT Health San Antonio - Medical Education - 2006
Bio
Dr. Edward Lin has been a board-certified family medicine physician since 2009. The Texas native began his medical career in San Antonio but has served the Frisco community since 2016, with a focus on prevention-based services and disease management. He calls nearby Richardson home.
Dr. Lin earned his medical degree and completed his family medicine residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He served as chief resident during his final year in training. Dr. Lin is passionate about motivating his patients to reach their goals for optimal health and wellness. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with friends and family and playing guitar and volleyball. He is also an avid DIYer.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
PHCS Multiplan
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. For more information about the survey please visit the About Our Survey page.
Question Breakdown
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
5.0
Recommend this provider office
5.0
Provider showed concern
5.0
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.7
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (69 Ratings, 26 Comments)
5.0
Jan 2025
Staff helped me schedule my next appointment Within my availability. Staff at front desk we're very helpful and answered all my questions. Friendly front desk assistance.
5.0
Jan 2025
Dr. LIN took the necessary time to discuss all my concerns and to give me medical directions. He is knowledgeable and helpful. Both he and his medical staff showed care and helpfulness during my visit. Excellent office and providers!
5.0
Jan 2025
Dr. Lin is, by far, the best physician I have ever had. He takes the time to listen to concerns and he genuinely cares.
5.0
Jan 2025
Fantastic
5.0
Jan 2025
I love this place Dr. Lin and his staff is great
5.0
Dec 2024
Extremely polite
5.0
Dec 2024
I just can't say enough about the feeling of concern that my doctor has for me and how much he genuinely cares about my health and giving me goals to improve my health and is possibly the best md I've ever had
4.9
Dec 2024
I have already recommended to all of my family, and I believe my daughter is already his patient and my husband is switching to him when it's time for his annual. He's the best PCP I have met and used going back 25 years. I moved here 25 yrs ago.
4.9
Dec 2024
Excellent
4.4
Dec 2024
Dr. Lin always listens with care, never making me feel rushed and willingly discusses any & all of my questions or concerns.
5.0
Dec 2024
Dr. Lin is amazing
4.8
Dec 2024
Entire staff--from the front desk to Dr. Lin was excellent. Could not be more pleased.
5.0
Dec 2024
Great talking to Dr Lin. And much improved office and procedures since his practice moved to THR!
5.0
Nov 2024
Dr. Lin is knowledgeable, caring,and encouraging. He builds treatment plans based on current data and the latest professional information. I trust him explicitly and actually enjoy seeing him. I always feel better - lighter - having seen him.
5.0
Nov 2024
Dr Lin is just exceptional at the way he describes to you your test results in details
5.0
Nov 2024
Very respectful nurses
4.9
Nov 2024
Very attentive. Didn't feel rushed. Demonstrated Interest and concern in my health and well-being. Doc took necessary time to address my concerns. Didn't feel like a number of part of a "herd".
4.9
Nov 2024
Very good experience at the Clinic, could improve on wait time and delay
4.9
Nov 2024
Very good experience at the Clinic.
5.0
Nov 2024
Excellent team
5.0
Nov 2024
Excellent nonissues
5.0
Oct 2024
Dr. Lin spends sufficient time and listens very carefully.
5.0
Oct 2024
Excellent care.
5.0
Oct 2024
Dr. Lin dies a great job of explaining the info from my bloodwork! He has been my primary physician for several years and feel he takes good care of me!
4.9
Oct 2024
Dr. Lin very thorough. Took the time to ask how I was doing, what I have been up to and discussed each blood work results in detail.