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Fred Lin, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), New York, NY

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Otolaryngology (ENT) New York, NY

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Sleep Medicine

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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  • Office

    5 E 98th St
    New York, NY 10029
    Phone+1 212-241-9410
    Fax+1 212-427-4088

Summary

  • Dr. Lin, a cum laude graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine and elected member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. Following residency, he completed a Fellowship in Sleep Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center in conjunction with Dr. Robert Riley and Dr. Nelson Powell of the California Sleep Institute.

    A Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Lin is an expert in all aspects related to the surgical treatment of sleep apnea, snoring, and nasal obstruction, and has been named the Division Chief of Sleep Surgery of the Mount Sinai Health System and Director of the Mount Sinai Hospital Sleep Surgery Program. Dr. Lin has lectured nationally on sleep surgery and airway obstruction and is widely published in peer reviewed medical journals and textbooks. His clinical interests include general otolaryngology, allergy and rhinology, and sleep surgery, including robotic surgery and upper airway stimulation.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health CareFellowship, Sleep Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount SinaiResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2010
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Device Helping People Who Suffer from Sleep Apnea
    New Device Helping People Who Suffer from Sleep ApneaMay 3rd, 2017
  • Daily Checkup: Sleep Apnea Has Serious Consequences for up to 20 Million Americans; Many Remain Undiagnosed
    Daily Checkup: Sleep Apnea Has Serious Consequences for up to 20 Million Americans; Many Remain UndiagnosedDecember 13th, 2015
  • Head and Neck Research Focus Newsletter
    Head and Neck Research Focus NewsletterNovember 28th, 2018

Committees

  • Member, Mount Sinai Faculty Council 2017 - Present
  • Member, Faculty Diversity Council 2013 - Present

Research History

  • Co-InvestigatorInvestigating pain control in sleep surgery patients2016 - Present
  • Co-InvestigatorInvestigating Hypoglossal nerve stimulation outcomes2016 - Present

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)