Bio

Dr. Lin is a pediatric plastic surgeon specializing in cleft and facial differences at Manning Family Children's. He is dedicated to caring for children and families in New Orleans and across Louisiana and the Gulf South. He specializes in treating children with cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, craniofacial differences, facial trauma, and complex reconstructive conditions from infancy through adulthood.

Dr. Lin believes that excellent care extends beyond the operating room. He cares for patients, families, and caregivers as whole people rather than focusing on a diagnosis or surgery. He understands that family relationships, culture, faith, values, community, and emotional well-being all contribute to healing and quality of life. He is committed to providing advanced surgical care and believes that surgery is only one part of helping a child thrive. Dr. Lin strives to partner with each family with compassion, humility, and respect for what matters most to them.

Dr. Lin brings a unique background in engineering, medical humanities, and community engagement. His research focuses on improving success in craniofacial surgery and cleft care, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and national and international presentations. He has also been recognized for his commitment to compassionate, humanistic care through induction into the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society and a scholarly concentration in medical humanities.

Dr. Lin completed his cleft and craniofacial surgery fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He also completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed advanced research training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) under internationally recognized leaders in pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery. He earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. 

Dr. Lin enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, hiking, biking, playing music, and cooking meals for his family.