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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
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School 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 Medical Center
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
4.7
Based on 135 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Lin is a talented physician and a very special person. I am fortunate to have him as my neurosurgeon; my spinal condition and medical problems are complex. Dr. Lin is managing my care with kindness, compassion, patience and skill.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Lin is an exemplary physician. I have trusted him with my care for years.
April 24, 2025
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 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
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
Dr. Lin is a talented physician and a very special person. I am fortunate to have him as my neurosurgeon; my spinal condition and medical problems are complex. Dr. Lin is managing my care with kindness, compassion, patience and skill.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Lin is an exemplary physician. I have trusted him with my care for years.
April 24, 2025
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 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
4
It was a good visit
October 20, 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
5
Dr. Lin is a talented physician and a very special person. I am fortunate to have him as my neurosurgeon; my spinal condition and medical problems are complex. Dr. Lin is managing my care with kindness, compassion, patience and skill.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Lin is an exemplary physician. I have trusted him with my care for years.
April 24, 2025
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 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
Dr. Lin is a talented physician and a very special person. I am fortunate to have him as my neurosurgeon; my spinal condition and medical problems are complex. Dr. Lin is managing my care with kindness, compassion, patience and skill.
May 3, 2025
5
Dr. Lin is an exemplary physician. I have trusted him with my care for years.
April 24, 2025
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 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'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
5
Dr. Lin and staff are excellent!
December 29, 2024
5
Everyone was very helpful and the follow up care was excellent
January 9, 2025
5
This provider answers all my questions and makes it plain as well as provide options.
January 10, 2025
5
This was my first visit after 2years, Dr Lin came highly recommended, I have not had my surgery yet,
January 18, 2025
5
Both Haynes and Dr. Lin were so patient (good word!) and thorough in helping me understand what, why, etc. concerning my symptoms and causes...as well as treatment options. I can't begin to express how trusting I am of their care and follow ups.
January 23, 2025
5
I've seen Dr. Lin for over 15 years. He has always treated me like family and been a wonderful doctor. Through the 15 years, he's probably done 20 surgeries on me and always professional caring and I will always return.
February 15, 2025
5
Dr Lin has my full trust. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
February 24, 2025
5
I only had to wait 5 minutes after my appointment time. That's awesome Dr. Lin really took the time to evaluate my back.
March 1, 2025
5
Dr Lin is an excellent surgeon and practitioner who genuinely cares about patients. The staff I've interacted with at his practice have all been very kind and friendly. I've always had very positive experiences and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of neurosurgical care.
March 13, 2025
5
This provider is very professional very experienced, and I trust him with my health needs
March 13, 2025
5
My experience with Dr Lin and his PA has been exceptionally fantastic! I see a lot of Drs and this practice and their whole staff are lovely! Highly recommend
March 14, 2025
5
Dr Lin is the best!
March 19, 2025
5
Great appointment
March 22, 2025
5
friendly smart and helpful team thanks to all !
April 4, 2025
5
Dr. Lin is an exemplary physician. I have trusted him with my care for years.
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Lin is a talented physician and a very special person. I am fortunate to have him as my neurosurgeon; my spinal condition and medical problems are complex. Dr. Lin is managing my care with kindness, compassion, patience and skill.
May 3, 2025
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.
