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Dr. Steven Lin, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Steven Lin, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Steven Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA.
Dr. Steven Lin, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Steven Lin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Steven Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA.

About Dr. Steven Lin, MD

Dr. Lin graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. Dr. Steven Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Lin has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Retinal Vascular Occlusion and Macular or Retinal Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lin also speaks Burmese. Dr. Lin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Macular or Retinal Edema
Serous Detachment Retina
Keratitis
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Macular Hole
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eye Infections
Diabetic Retinopathy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Corneal Diseases
Uveitis
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Iridocyclitis
Glaucoma
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Nearsightedness
Pterygium
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
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Trichiasis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Chorioretinal Scars
Disorder of Choroid
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitreous Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
Migraine
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Floaters
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Eyelid Surgery
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Lazy Eye
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Neuromyelitis Optica
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Tear Duct Disorders
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Coreoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridoplasty
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • SignatureValue Advantage - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate HMO
  • Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Value HMO
    Southern CA Select HMO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Access Plus Savenet
    Trio ACO HMO
    Tandem PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • AWH Southern California HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Basic HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna HMO
    APCN Choice POS II
  • Select PPO
    Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Marketplace CA
  • Pathway HMO
    Select HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    High Performance Network HPN
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO

Where Dr. Steven Lin, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Southern California Desert Retina Consultants
    36949 Cook St Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    6216 Brockton Ave Ste 214, Riverside, CA 92506
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Meet Dr. Steven Lin, MD

Languages Spoken
Burmese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Lin's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Steven Lin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lin's profile.

Dr. Lin frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Retinal Vascular Occlusion and Macular or Retinal Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Lin, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Steven Lin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Steven Lin, MD Practices

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA

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