Karen S. Lin, MD

  • Pediatrics
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Pediatrics | 2825 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 103/104, Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Lin was born and raised in Torrance, California. She attended college at UCLA and medical school at UC San Francisco. She completed her Pediatric residency and chief residency at UCLA. Dr. Lin joined UCLA Santa Monica Pediatrics in 2013. She is very excited to be close to home and to provide care for the local community. Her professional interests include primary care, community outreach, advocacy, and medical education. Dr. Lin is a board certified pediatrician and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, biking, exercising, and finding new things to cook, bake or eat.

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Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2012

Residencies

Chief Resident, UCLA School of Medicine, 2013
Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine, 2012

Internship

Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine, 2010

Degree

MD, UCSF School of Medicine, 2009

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Star 2023, 2021
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021

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Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Star 2023, 2021
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
31 total ratings | 13 reviews
5.0
September 24, 2024
Dr Lin is amazing. She sees all 3 of my children and is always caring, takes the time to answer all of our questions and efficient in her care:)
5.0
September 4, 2024
the best!
5.0
July 24, 2024
Dr. Lin was caring and listened attentively to our concerns. She explained to my son before hand what would happen during the examination and it made him feel more at ease.
5.0
July 22, 2024
Dr. Lin is the best.
5.0
June 14, 2024
She is always kind and patient with our kid and has playful techniques to make him more comfortable.