Karen S. Lin, MD

  • Pediatrics
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Pediatrics |

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.

Patient Stories

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

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Areas of Focus

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Meet Karen S. Lin, MD

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
32 total ratings | 14 reviews
5.0
March 28, 2025
Doctor explained throughly , thorough examination and follow up
5.0
March 27, 2025
Thanks for the great visit and explanation with being so timely to the apt
5.0
March 11, 2025
Dr. Lin is awesome! Appreciate her and the whole staff for being flexible and making things work with a sick toddler and 1 year old.
5.0
March 10, 2025
Dr Lin is a very caring, engaged, and good doctor. She is with you 100%.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Very nice and patiently answered all questions