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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
Based on 172 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
Great doc and MA
August 14, 2024
5
The staff and doctor Lin took time to explain my concerns very clearly. I would recommend them to my family and friend's. Thank you to the whole Team
August 7, 2024
4
The Talk a little slower
August 7, 2024
4
Good experience
August 11, 2024
4
Dr Lin is very nice, kind and understanding
August 1, 2024
5
We transferred my back care over from Dr. Ryori in North Fulton and Gwinnett and we were extremely pleased at Dr. Lin's staff and himself. Would highly recommend him and we're grateful that he took us on as patients. Thank you.
July 27, 2024
5
love dr. lin
July 21, 2024
5
Thank you for your great staff I appreciate all of the wellstar personnel they have been great in my experience
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Lin and his practice are awesome. He has done back surgery on me three times and he's just amazing. His whole staff is amazing. They care about you. They check on you. I love him to death.
July 5, 2024
5
I am very pleased with my full experience with Dr. Lin, his PA and all the staff members I encountered by phone and in person. The facilities are as nice and clean as they were 13 years ago when Dr. Lin did my surgery there. The entire experience, MyChart notes and conversations, and their referrals have been very positive.
June 27, 2024
5
Competent staff and neat environment.
June 20, 2024
5
I love Dr. Lin and his staff. They're always friendly and very helpful!
June 14, 2024
5
I would never want any other Dr. besides Dr. Lin to be my neurosurgeon! I come in with high-pressure and then leave with normal results- I thank him for being a great doctor and friend as well to his patients
June 8, 2024
5
Dr Lin treated me with respect and kindness. The staff we had at Wellstar treated us great!
June 6, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
Great doc and MA
August 14, 2024
5
The staff and doctor Lin took time to explain my concerns very clearly. I would recommend them to my family and friend's. Thank you to the whole Team
August 7, 2024
5
We transferred my back care over from Dr. Ryori in North Fulton and Gwinnett and we were extremely pleased at Dr. Lin's staff and himself. Would highly recommend him and we're grateful that he took us on as patients. Thank you.
July 27, 2024
5
love dr. lin
July 21, 2024
5
Thank you for your great staff I appreciate all of the wellstar personnel they have been great in my experience
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Lin and his practice are awesome. He has done back surgery on me three times and he's just amazing. His whole staff is amazing. They care about you. They check on you. I love him to death.
July 5, 2024
5
I am very pleased with my full experience with Dr. Lin, his PA and all the staff members I encountered by phone and in person. The facilities are as nice and clean as they were 13 years ago when Dr. Lin did my surgery there. The entire experience, MyChart notes and conversations, and their referrals have been very positive.
June 27, 2024
5
Competent staff and neat environment.
June 20, 2024
5
I love Dr. Lin and his staff. They're always friendly and very helpful!
June 14, 2024
5
I would never want any other Dr. besides Dr. Lin to be my neurosurgeon! I come in with high-pressure and then leave with normal results- I thank him for being a great doctor and friend as well to his patients
June 8, 2024
5
Dr Lin treated me with respect and kindness. The staff we had at Wellstar treated us great!
June 6, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
4
The Talk a little slower
August 7, 2024
4
Good experience
August 11, 2024
4
Dr Lin is very nice, kind and understanding
August 1, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
4
The Talk a little slower
August 7, 2024
4
Good experience
August 11, 2024
4
Dr Lin is very nice, kind and understanding
August 1, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
Great doc and MA
August 14, 2024
5
The staff and doctor Lin took time to explain my concerns very clearly. I would recommend them to my family and friend's. Thank you to the whole Team
August 7, 2024
5
We transferred my back care over from Dr. Ryori in North Fulton and Gwinnett and we were extremely pleased at Dr. Lin's staff and himself. Would highly recommend him and we're grateful that he took us on as patients. Thank you.
July 27, 2024
5
love dr. lin
July 21, 2024
5
Thank you for your great staff I appreciate all of the wellstar personnel they have been great in my experience
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Lin and his practice are awesome. He has done back surgery on me three times and he's just amazing. His whole staff is amazing. They care about you. They check on you. I love him to death.
July 5, 2024
5
I am very pleased with my full experience with Dr. Lin, his PA and all the staff members I encountered by phone and in person. The facilities are as nice and clean as they were 13 years ago when Dr. Lin did my surgery there. The entire experience, MyChart notes and conversations, and their referrals have been very positive.
June 27, 2024
5
Competent staff and neat environment.
June 20, 2024
5
I love Dr. Lin and his staff. They're always friendly and very helpful!
June 14, 2024
5
I would never want any other Dr. besides Dr. Lin to be my neurosurgeon! I come in with high-pressure and then leave with normal results- I thank him for being a great doctor and friend as well to his patients
June 8, 2024
5
Dr Lin treated me with respect and kindness. The staff we had at Wellstar treated us great!
June 6, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
Great doc and MA
August 14, 2024
4
Good experience
August 11, 2024
5
The staff and doctor Lin took time to explain my concerns very clearly. I would recommend them to my family and friend's. Thank you to the whole Team
August 7, 2024
4
The Talk a little slower
August 7, 2024
4
Dr Lin is very nice, kind and understanding
August 1, 2024
5
We transferred my back care over from Dr. Ryori in North Fulton and Gwinnett and we were extremely pleased at Dr. Lin's staff and himself. Would highly recommend him and we're grateful that he took us on as patients. Thank you.
July 27, 2024
5
love dr. lin
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. Lin and his practice are awesome. He has done back surgery on me three times and he's just amazing. His whole staff is amazing. They care about you. They check on you. I love him to death.
July 5, 2024
5
Thank you for your great staff I appreciate all of the wellstar personnel they have been great in my experience
July 4, 2024
5
I am very pleased with my full experience with Dr. Lin, his PA and all the staff members I encountered by phone and in person. The facilities are as nice and clean as they were 13 years ago when Dr. Lin did my surgery there. The entire experience, MyChart notes and conversations, and their referrals have been very positive.
June 27, 2024
5
Competent staff and neat environment.
June 20, 2024
5
I love Dr. Lin and his staff. They're always friendly and very helpful!
June 14, 2024
5
I would never want any other Dr. besides Dr. Lin to be my neurosurgeon! I come in with high-pressure and then leave with normal results- I thank him for being a great doctor and friend as well to his patients
June 8, 2024
5
Dr Lin treated me with respect and kindness. The staff we had at Wellstar treated us great!
June 6, 2024
5
Dr Lin treated me with respect and kindness. The staff we had at Wellstar treated us great!
June 6, 2024
5
I would never want any other Dr. besides Dr. Lin to be my neurosurgeon! I come in with high-pressure and then leave with normal results- I thank him for being a great doctor and friend as well to his patients
June 8, 2024
5
I love Dr. Lin and his staff. They're always friendly and very helpful!
June 14, 2024
5
Competent staff and neat environment.
June 20, 2024
5
I am very pleased with my full experience with Dr. Lin, his PA and all the staff members I encountered by phone and in person. The facilities are as nice and clean as they were 13 years ago when Dr. Lin did my surgery there. The entire experience, MyChart notes and conversations, and their referrals have been very positive.
June 27, 2024
5
Thank you for your great staff I appreciate all of the wellstar personnel they have been great in my experience
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Lin and his practice are awesome. He has done back surgery on me three times and he's just amazing. His whole staff is amazing. They care about you. They check on you. I love him to death.
July 5, 2024
5
love dr. lin
July 21, 2024
5
We transferred my back care over from Dr. Ryori in North Fulton and Gwinnett and we were extremely pleased at Dr. Lin's staff and himself. Would highly recommend him and we're grateful that he took us on as patients. Thank you.
July 27, 2024
4
Dr Lin is very nice, kind and understanding
August 1, 2024
4
The Talk a little slower
August 7, 2024
5
The staff and doctor Lin took time to explain my concerns very clearly. I would recommend them to my family and friend's. Thank you to the whole Team
August 7, 2024
4
Good experience
August 11, 2024
5
Great doc and MA
August 14, 2024
5
Dr. Lin takes time to discuss my condition and treatments in a way that I will understand and always takes time to answer all my questions and makes sure I understand the risks associated with the different treatment options. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lin and would confidently recommend him to family and friends.
August 15, 2024
5
I felt like they care about us
August 24, 2024
5
I've been a patient of Dr Lin since 2007. He has performed 3 successful surgeries.
September 12, 2024
5
I found Dr. Lin and the staff to be wonderful. They listened to my problems and gave me good sound advice that I believe I can work with. I appreciate everything they did. Great service. Thank you.
September 14, 2024
5
This office is great I love the Drs. And the the staff
September 15, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are the most friendly people from the time you walk in until you walk out
September 19, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in presenting my options and listened to my issues and concerns for further treatment. He was also of a friendly nature and made me feel at ease and confident in my decisions.
September 22, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the care I received from each person in the office. (MA, PA, and doctor). They took care of me, answered my questions and explained my options. They did not rush me.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Lin really put me at easy about my upcoming surgery. He answered all my questions, listened to concerns and gave the information I really needed.
October 19, 2024
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Lin has exceptional clinical skills and ability to listen and help a patient plan for their medical care. I feel so fortunate to call him part of my medical team.
October 24, 2024
5
We were kept informed of when the doctor would arrive from the hospital. This was very nice.
October 26, 2024
3
I think my surgery went fairly well, but I'm still having some pain, so I'm kind of depressed about that. Anyway, that's my story.
November 4, 2024
5
Great job!!
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Lin was very attentive to my concerns. He listened to me, and respected my knowledge which I greatly appreciated. He discussed my issues with me. Definitely did not talk down to me. Meeting him was a great experience!
November 28, 2024
5
Informative
December 5, 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.
