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Dr. Franklin Lin received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Duke University in Durham, NC. He received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Lin completed his internship and neurosurgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Lin is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and a board member of the Georgia Neurological Society.
LlenCare - Overcoming Chronic Back Pain
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Education & Training
University Of Florida College of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Taiwanese
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Alternative to Spinal Fusion
Disk Replacement Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Motion Preservation Surgery
Outpatient Spine Surgery
Revision Spine Surgery
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Deformity
Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 218 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
4.88
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.88
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.87
Shared the right amount of information
4.82
Earned my trust
4.81
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Patient Reviews
5
Haynes and Dr. Linn are both wonderful. Brilliant, highly skilled, and are easy to talk to. I highly recommend them both.
May 11, 2024
5
Beautiful hospital with friendly, smiling people from sandwich shop personal to receptionists, doctors and P A.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Lin very thorough, listens and answers questions
May 2, 2024
5
This office staff is very nice and I really didn't wait hardly any time to see the dr. Dr was very informative and helpful about my situation.
May 2, 2024
5
I was rushed because of being rescheduled to an earlier time and i failed to advise the doctor of my neck bones cracking often during each day.
May 1, 2024
5
While nobody likes to have to see a Neurosurgeon I would highly recommend Dr. Franklin Lin. He has a great personality, explains everything very thoroughly, and his PA, Haynes Halbrooks, is a pleasure to see as well.
April 26, 2024
5
Both Dr. Lin and his PA were very attentive and thoroughly explained my situation and their advice.
April 24, 2024
5
Dr.Lin and his PA were very thorough in explaining my situation and what my options are.
April 20, 2024
5
Still waiting to hear from scheduling.
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very knowledgeable and very, very kind. His nurse who brought me into the office was very sweet and understanding. They acted like I was the only patient they'd ever had. It made me feel very special and that I was very well taken care of.
April 13, 2024
5
The PA is like a ray of sunshine when she walks in the room. She is fabulous, both professionally and personally.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Lin was excellent! Thank you!
April 8, 2024
4
Very good carering
April 5, 2024
5
Very good provider, very good listener. Cares about my problems, works with me on a plan. Absolutely would not change the provider for anything
April 3, 2024
4
Too soon to give an opinion.
March 23, 2024
5
Put me in touch quickly with follow up care to hopefully take care of my problem.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very thorough and took his time understanding my problem and evaluating my current conditions before reaching a conclusion. His relaxed, non-rushed manner made me feel valued as a patient.
March 20, 2024
5
The staff was friendly, competent, and kept me updated regarding any delays.
March 10, 2024
4
Didn't see Doctor He has n0t called me to setapp up a surgery
March 9, 2024
5
Great care and support.
March 7, 2024
5
I can't say enough about the care I have received from pre-surgery all the way through to my 'graduation day' today. Dr. Lin is the BEST!
March 7, 2024
5
Dr. Lin listens very attentively to all questions and concerns. He answers honesty with great concern and language that is very understandable to those of us with very limited medical knowledge.
February 28, 2024
5
Very kind, explicit, and caring.
February 28, 2024
5
Dr.Lin was honest and was very hopeful with me and encouraging thank you
February 22, 2024
5
The only complaint that I have is that it took a little bit long to get in for the appointment. Whenever you're suffering with nerve pain and it's really, really bad, weeks and weeks out is not acceptable. It needs to be quicker to get in.
February 21, 2024
5
Very good
February 18, 2024
5
DISAPPOINTED THAT SURGERY CAN'T BE FOR ANOTHER MONTH! I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET SCHEDULED FOR A LONG TIME IT SEEMS. HE IS A BUSY MAN AND WHY HE IS THE BEST.
January 29, 2024
5
It was awesome. I have a lot of confidence in Dr Lin
January 20, 2024
5
In addition to Dr. Lin kudos to Latoya, Tiffany, and Haynes. Great and caring team!!
January 12, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional and compassionate. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
Haynes and Dr. Linn are both wonderful. Brilliant, highly skilled, and are easy to talk to. I highly recommend them both.
May 11, 2024
5
Beautiful hospital with friendly, smiling people from sandwich shop personal to receptionists, doctors and P A.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Lin very thorough, listens and answers questions
May 2, 2024
5
This office staff is very nice and I really didn't wait hardly any time to see the dr. Dr was very informative and helpful about my situation.
May 2, 2024
5
I was rushed because of being rescheduled to an earlier time and i failed to advise the doctor of my neck bones cracking often during each day.
May 1, 2024
5
While nobody likes to have to see a Neurosurgeon I would highly recommend Dr. Franklin Lin. He has a great personality, explains everything very thoroughly, and his PA, Haynes Halbrooks, is a pleasure to see as well.
April 26, 2024
5
Both Dr. Lin and his PA were very attentive and thoroughly explained my situation and their advice.
April 24, 2024
5
Dr.Lin and his PA were very thorough in explaining my situation and what my options are.
April 20, 2024
5
Still waiting to hear from scheduling.
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very knowledgeable and very, very kind. His nurse who brought me into the office was very sweet and understanding. They acted like I was the only patient they'd ever had. It made me feel very special and that I was very well taken care of.
April 13, 2024
5
The PA is like a ray of sunshine when she walks in the room. She is fabulous, both professionally and personally.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Lin was excellent! Thank you!
April 8, 2024
5
Very good provider, very good listener. Cares about my problems, works with me on a plan. Absolutely would not change the provider for anything
April 3, 2024
5
Put me in touch quickly with follow up care to hopefully take care of my problem.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very thorough and took his time understanding my problem and evaluating my current conditions before reaching a conclusion. His relaxed, non-rushed manner made me feel valued as a patient.
March 20, 2024
5
The staff was friendly, competent, and kept me updated regarding any delays.
March 10, 2024
5
Great care and support.
March 7, 2024
5
I can't say enough about the care I have received from pre-surgery all the way through to my 'graduation day' today. Dr. Lin is the BEST!
March 7, 2024
5
Dr. Lin listens very attentively to all questions and concerns. He answers honesty with great concern and language that is very understandable to those of us with very limited medical knowledge.
February 28, 2024
5
Very kind, explicit, and caring.
February 28, 2024
5
Dr.Lin was honest and was very hopeful with me and encouraging thank you
February 22, 2024
5
The only complaint that I have is that it took a little bit long to get in for the appointment. Whenever you're suffering with nerve pain and it's really, really bad, weeks and weeks out is not acceptable. It needs to be quicker to get in.
February 21, 2024
5
Very good
February 18, 2024
5
DISAPPOINTED THAT SURGERY CAN'T BE FOR ANOTHER MONTH! I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET SCHEDULED FOR A LONG TIME IT SEEMS. HE IS A BUSY MAN AND WHY HE IS THE BEST.
January 29, 2024
5
It was awesome. I have a lot of confidence in Dr Lin
January 20, 2024
5
In addition to Dr. Lin kudos to Latoya, Tiffany, and Haynes. Great and caring team!!
January 12, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional and compassionate. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
4
Very good carering
April 5, 2024
4
Too soon to give an opinion.
March 23, 2024
4
Didn't see Doctor He has n0t called me to setapp up a surgery
March 9, 2024
4
Very good carering
April 5, 2024
4
Too soon to give an opinion.
March 23, 2024
4
Didn't see Doctor He has n0t called me to setapp up a surgery
March 9, 2024
5
Haynes and Dr. Linn are both wonderful. Brilliant, highly skilled, and are easy to talk to. I highly recommend them both.
May 11, 2024
5
Beautiful hospital with friendly, smiling people from sandwich shop personal to receptionists, doctors and P A.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Lin very thorough, listens and answers questions
May 2, 2024
5
This office staff is very nice and I really didn't wait hardly any time to see the dr. Dr was very informative and helpful about my situation.
May 2, 2024
5
I was rushed because of being rescheduled to an earlier time and i failed to advise the doctor of my neck bones cracking often during each day.
May 1, 2024
5
While nobody likes to have to see a Neurosurgeon I would highly recommend Dr. Franklin Lin. He has a great personality, explains everything very thoroughly, and his PA, Haynes Halbrooks, is a pleasure to see as well.
April 26, 2024
5
Both Dr. Lin and his PA were very attentive and thoroughly explained my situation and their advice.
April 24, 2024
5
Dr.Lin and his PA were very thorough in explaining my situation and what my options are.
April 20, 2024
5
Still waiting to hear from scheduling.
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very knowledgeable and very, very kind. His nurse who brought me into the office was very sweet and understanding. They acted like I was the only patient they'd ever had. It made me feel very special and that I was very well taken care of.
April 13, 2024
5
The PA is like a ray of sunshine when she walks in the room. She is fabulous, both professionally and personally.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Lin was excellent! Thank you!
April 8, 2024
5
Very good provider, very good listener. Cares about my problems, works with me on a plan. Absolutely would not change the provider for anything
April 3, 2024
5
Put me in touch quickly with follow up care to hopefully take care of my problem.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very thorough and took his time understanding my problem and evaluating my current conditions before reaching a conclusion. His relaxed, non-rushed manner made me feel valued as a patient.
March 20, 2024
5
The staff was friendly, competent, and kept me updated regarding any delays.
March 10, 2024
5
Great care and support.
March 7, 2024
5
I can't say enough about the care I have received from pre-surgery all the way through to my 'graduation day' today. Dr. Lin is the BEST!
March 7, 2024
5
Dr. Lin listens very attentively to all questions and concerns. He answers honesty with great concern and language that is very understandable to those of us with very limited medical knowledge.
February 28, 2024
5
Very kind, explicit, and caring.
February 28, 2024
5
Dr.Lin was honest and was very hopeful with me and encouraging thank you
February 22, 2024
5
The only complaint that I have is that it took a little bit long to get in for the appointment. Whenever you're suffering with nerve pain and it's really, really bad, weeks and weeks out is not acceptable. It needs to be quicker to get in.
February 21, 2024
5
Very good
February 18, 2024
5
DISAPPOINTED THAT SURGERY CAN'T BE FOR ANOTHER MONTH! I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET SCHEDULED FOR A LONG TIME IT SEEMS. HE IS A BUSY MAN AND WHY HE IS THE BEST.
January 29, 2024
5
It was awesome. I have a lot of confidence in Dr Lin
January 20, 2024
5
In addition to Dr. Lin kudos to Latoya, Tiffany, and Haynes. Great and caring team!!
January 12, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional and compassionate. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
Haynes and Dr. Linn are both wonderful. Brilliant, highly skilled, and are easy to talk to. I highly recommend them both.
May 11, 2024
5
Beautiful hospital with friendly, smiling people from sandwich shop personal to receptionists, doctors and P A.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Lin very thorough, listens and answers questions
May 2, 2024
5
This office staff is very nice and I really didn't wait hardly any time to see the dr. Dr was very informative and helpful about my situation.
May 2, 2024
5
I was rushed because of being rescheduled to an earlier time and i failed to advise the doctor of my neck bones cracking often during each day.
May 1, 2024
5
While nobody likes to have to see a Neurosurgeon I would highly recommend Dr. Franklin Lin. He has a great personality, explains everything very thoroughly, and his PA, Haynes Halbrooks, is a pleasure to see as well.
April 26, 2024
5
Both Dr. Lin and his PA were very attentive and thoroughly explained my situation and their advice.
April 24, 2024
5
Dr.Lin and his PA were very thorough in explaining my situation and what my options are.
April 20, 2024
5
Still waiting to hear from scheduling.
April 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very knowledgeable and very, very kind. His nurse who brought me into the office was very sweet and understanding. They acted like I was the only patient they'd ever had. It made me feel very special and that I was very well taken care of.
April 13, 2024
5
The PA is like a ray of sunshine when she walks in the room. She is fabulous, both professionally and personally.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr Lin was excellent! Thank you!
April 8, 2024
4
Very good carering
April 5, 2024
5
Very good provider, very good listener. Cares about my problems, works with me on a plan. Absolutely would not change the provider for anything
April 3, 2024
4
Too soon to give an opinion.
March 23, 2024
5
Put me in touch quickly with follow up care to hopefully take care of my problem.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very thorough and took his time understanding my problem and evaluating my current conditions before reaching a conclusion. His relaxed, non-rushed manner made me feel valued as a patient.
March 20, 2024
5
The staff was friendly, competent, and kept me updated regarding any delays.
March 10, 2024
4
Didn't see Doctor He has n0t called me to setapp up a surgery
March 9, 2024
5
Great care and support.
March 7, 2024
5
I can't say enough about the care I have received from pre-surgery all the way through to my 'graduation day' today. Dr. Lin is the BEST!
March 7, 2024
5
Dr. Lin listens very attentively to all questions and concerns. He answers honesty with great concern and language that is very understandable to those of us with very limited medical knowledge.
February 28, 2024
5
Very kind, explicit, and caring.
February 28, 2024
5
Dr.Lin was honest and was very hopeful with me and encouraging thank you
February 22, 2024
5
The only complaint that I have is that it took a little bit long to get in for the appointment. Whenever you're suffering with nerve pain and it's really, really bad, weeks and weeks out is not acceptable. It needs to be quicker to get in.
February 21, 2024
5
Very good
February 18, 2024
5
DISAPPOINTED THAT SURGERY CAN'T BE FOR ANOTHER MONTH! I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET SCHEDULED FOR A LONG TIME IT SEEMS. HE IS A BUSY MAN AND WHY HE IS THE BEST.
January 29, 2024
5
It was awesome. I have a lot of confidence in Dr Lin
January 20, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional and compassionate. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
In addition to Dr. Lin kudos to Latoya, Tiffany, and Haynes. Great and caring team!!
January 12, 2024
5
In addition to Dr. Lin kudos to Latoya, Tiffany, and Haynes. Great and caring team!!
January 12, 2024
5
Everyone was very professional and compassionate. Thank you.
January 20, 2024
5
It was awesome. I have a lot of confidence in Dr Lin
January 20, 2024
5
DISAPPOINTED THAT SURGERY CAN'T BE FOR ANOTHER MONTH! I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET SCHEDULED FOR A LONG TIME IT SEEMS. HE IS A BUSY MAN AND WHY HE IS THE BEST.
January 29, 2024
5
Very good
February 18, 2024
5
The only complaint that I have is that it took a little bit long to get in for the appointment. Whenever you're suffering with nerve pain and it's really, really bad, weeks and weeks out is not acceptable. It needs to be quicker to get in.
February 21, 2024
5
Dr.Lin was honest and was very hopeful with me and encouraging thank you
February 22, 2024
5
Very kind, explicit, and caring.
February 28, 2024
5
Dr. Lin listens very attentively to all questions and concerns. He answers honesty with great concern and language that is very understandable to those of us with very limited medical knowledge.
February 28, 2024
5
I can't say enough about the care I have received from pre-surgery all the way through to my 'graduation day' today. Dr. Lin is the BEST!
March 7, 2024
5
Great care and support.
March 7, 2024
4
Didn't see Doctor He has n0t called me to setapp up a surgery
March 9, 2024
5
The staff was friendly, competent, and kept me updated regarding any delays.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very thorough and took his time understanding my problem and evaluating my current conditions before reaching a conclusion. His relaxed, non-rushed manner made me feel valued as a patient.
March 20, 2024
5
Put me in touch quickly with follow up care to hopefully take care of my problem.
March 22, 2024
4
Too soon to give an opinion.
March 23, 2024
5
Very good provider, very good listener. Cares about my problems, works with me on a plan. Absolutely would not change the provider for anything
April 3, 2024
4
Very good carering
April 5, 2024
5
Dr Lin was excellent! Thank you!
April 8, 2024
5
The PA is like a ray of sunshine when she walks in the room. She is fabulous, both professionally and personally.
April 12, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very knowledgeable and very, very kind. His nurse who brought me into the office was very sweet and understanding. They acted like I was the only patient they'd ever had. It made me feel very special and that I was very well taken care of.
April 13, 2024
5
Still waiting to hear from scheduling.
April 17, 2024
5
Dr.Lin and his PA were very thorough in explaining my situation and what my options are.
April 20, 2024
5
Both Dr. Lin and his PA were very attentive and thoroughly explained my situation and their advice.
April 24, 2024
5
While nobody likes to have to see a Neurosurgeon I would highly recommend Dr. Franklin Lin. He has a great personality, explains everything very thoroughly, and his PA, Haynes Halbrooks, is a pleasure to see as well.
April 26, 2024
5
I was rushed because of being rescheduled to an earlier time and i failed to advise the doctor of my neck bones cracking often during each day.
May 1, 2024
5
This office staff is very nice and I really didn't wait hardly any time to see the dr. Dr was very informative and helpful about my situation.
May 2, 2024
5
Dr. Lin very thorough, listens and answers questions
May 2, 2024
5
Beautiful hospital with friendly, smiling people from sandwich shop personal to receptionists, doctors and P A.
May 9, 2024
5
Haynes and Dr. Linn are both wonderful. Brilliant, highly skilled, and are easy to talk to. I highly recommend them both.
May 11, 2024
Publications and Articles
LlenCare
Llen Ryan has been the rock of her family’s household for more than 50 years, from raising children alongside her husband Frank and watching her grandchildren grow up.
When she started feeling constant back pain six years ago, she knew she wouldn’t give up her independence and exercise routine without a fight. The thought of stopping her daily walks around Kennesaw Mountain bothered her as much as the physical pain itself.
“I couldn’t walk. I was on the couch for a long time, months, because that would help ease the pain somewhat,” Llen said, expressing her frustration with the debilitating back pain. “I couldn’t stand using a cane or a walker anymore.”
That’s when she met Dr. Franklin Lin, a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine surgeon who helped her take the first steps toward better health.
“When I first met Llen, her chronic back pain had begun interfering with her everyday life. She was starting to have difficulty doing the activities she enjoyed,” Dr. Lin recalled.
“After evaluating her condition, it became clear she was suffering from spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spaces between the spine,” Dr. Lin said, explaining how the condition can be caused by wear and tear over time. “Patients with spinal stenosis can often feel tingling, numbness and a ‘pinching’ sensation in the spine, which can be very painful.”
When you first glance at Frank and Ellenora "Llen" Ryan, the word "fighter" likely isn't the top quality that pops into mind.
Between the two of them, they have defeated cancer twice, overcome debilitating spine pain and triumphed over a cardiology episode. Now, they’re fighting Parkinson’s disease with the same energy, confidence and heart.