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Office
Dermatology Clinic of McAllen
3100 Buddy Owens Ave Suite 101
McAllen, TX 78504Phone+1 956-971-0404
Summary
- Dr. Rick Lin is a dermatologist in McAllen, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance and Corpus Christi Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. He is board-certified in medical dermatology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and pediatric dermatology
Education & Training
- Still OPTIResidency, Dermatology, 2003 - 2006
- Dallas Southwest Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
- UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2001, DO
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State License 2002 - 2025
- AOA Board of Dermatology Dermatology
- AOA Board of Dermatology MOHS-Micrographic Surgery (CAQ)
- AOA Board of Dermatology Pediatric Dermatology
- American Association for Physician LeadershipCertified Physician Executive
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Young physician of the year Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, 2009
Clinical Trials
- A Pediatric Longitudinal Evaluation to Assess the Long-Term Safety of Protopic for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis Start of enrollment: 2005 May 25
- ORCA - Oracea® for Rosacea: A Community-based Assessment Start of enrollment: 2009 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 90 citationsAcne vulgaris and risk of depression and anxiety: A meta-analytic reviewDanielle Samuels, Robert Rosenthal, Rick Lin, Soham P. Chaudhari, Misaki N. Natsuaki
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2020-08-01 - 19 citationsMelanoma in situ involving an epidermal inclusion (infundibular) cyst.Kathryn E Swygert, Charles A. Parrish, Robert E. Cashman, Rick Lin, Clay J. Cockerell
The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2007-12-01 - 37 citationsLocalized pemphigus foliaceus induced by topical imiquimod treatment.Rick Lin, Dan J. Ladd, Doreatha Jean Powell, Bill V. Way
Archives of Dermatology. 2004-07-01
Press Mentions
- Some Hand Sanitizers Could Be Deadly, FDA SaysJuly 31st, 2020
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Mohs SurgeryFellow
- American Osteopathic College of DermatologyFellow of Distinction
- Texas Osteopathic Medical AssociationBoard of Trustees
- Member
Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
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