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
4.8
Based on 157 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Lin, Haynes and the rest of the staff are always amazing. Very thankful for them.
October 10, 2026
5
Dr. Lin was always very professional. I trusted him endlessly with his knowledge and his, he was highly recommended to me and I was not disappointed. Even though maybe my surgery didn't meet all of our expectations, he was still, I would still recommend him highly to anybody and it's just my body was, this was surgery number three and it's a little rough for me at this age, but he was wonderful. Surgery was great and all that. So there you go.
October 10, 2026
5
Very nice staff and caring physician.
October 8, 2026
5
The waiting period was way too much today
October 1, 2026
5
Dr Lin was prepared to talk about my condition. He answered all my questions, offered explanations and most importantly showed compassion towards me.
September 10, 2026
5
I believe doctor LIN is very good doctor
September 6, 2026
5
I fully trust Dr. Lin and his staff. Dr. Lin always listens to my questions and concerns and answers/addresses them completely.
August 30, 2026
5
Dr. Lin, Haynes, Peyton, and the entire staff are wonderful. Keep up the great work!
August 28, 2026
5
I've been very nervous about moving forward with a spinal cord stimulator. Dr. Lin took extra time to explain everything and answer all of my questions and I had A Lot of questions. He explained with logic, common sense and reason. I respect that. I'm still nervous about any type of surgery but feel better regarding this surgery.
August 23, 2026
5
Yes, they were very informative, friendly, made me feel very at ease. I'm glad I went there. Thank you.
August 22, 2026
5
Dr Lin is the best ever!
August 13, 2026
5
Very thorough
August 13, 2026
5
Glad to have Dr Lin & team
August 7, 2026
5
Very nice and clean environment. Dr was wonderful and helpful.
August 5, 2026
5
The meeting with Dr. Lin exceeded my expectations. The only thing that was a negative was the 50 minute delay to see him. Fortunately a member of the staff came out to us and explained why Dr. Lin was runnung late .
July 23, 2026
5
Great experience!
July 22, 2026
5
Thank you!
June 27, 2026
5
Really paid attention to my worries. And was very informative.
June 25, 2026
5
Dr Lin is such a good doctor.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lin has always shown the utmost concern for my care. He's a good listener, as well as a good communicator.
May 22, 2026
5
Love Dr Lin and staff.
May 17, 2026
5
LaToya, Dr Lin and PA Haynes were so friendly and helpful, it was a great experience
May 19, 2026
5
Excellent staff and doctor. Very excellent doctor listens and explains everything in detail and allow for me to ask questions.
May 16, 2026
5
Truly a great surgeon.
May 9, 2026
5
He was extremely a good doctor. He listened to me. He asked me questions. I would recommend him to anyone. He was very, very good.
May 9, 2026
5
You should raise the pay of his PA. She was absolutely fantastic. And you don't wanna lose her.
April 23, 2026
4
They were good to me. They explain everything and I understood. I am happy that I went to this doctor because he explained everything to me. No doubt I need the surgery the way they explained to me and I'm happy. I hope that it'll be a good results afterwards. Thank you.
April 16, 2026
5
The team was excellent. Dr. Lin is a very caring doctor. He listen to my issues and answered all my questions. Went step by step in his treatment plan. He is one of the best doctors I have been to.
April 15, 2026
5
Dr. Lin and all of the staff are very welcoming. I trust Dr. Lin to give me the best options for me
March 27, 2026
5
Dr Lin helped me so much and I am grateful to him and his staff
March 27, 2026
5
Dr Lin, Haynes and the rest of the staff are always amazing. Very thankful for them.
October 10, 2026
5
Dr. Lin was always very professional. I trusted him endlessly with his knowledge and his, he was highly recommended to me and I was not disappointed. Even though maybe my surgery didn't meet all of our expectations, he was still, I would still recommend him highly to anybody and it's just my body was, this was surgery number three and it's a little rough for me at this age, but he was wonderful. Surgery was great and all that. So there you go.
October 10, 2026
5
Very nice staff and caring physician.
October 8, 2026
5
The waiting period was way too much today
October 1, 2026
5
Dr Lin was prepared to talk about my condition. He answered all my questions, offered explanations and most importantly showed compassion towards me.
September 10, 2026
5
I believe doctor LIN is very good doctor
September 6, 2026
5
I fully trust Dr. Lin and his staff. Dr. Lin always listens to my questions and concerns and answers/addresses them completely.
August 30, 2026
5
Dr. Lin, Haynes, Peyton, and the entire staff are wonderful. Keep up the great work!
August 28, 2026
5
I've been very nervous about moving forward with a spinal cord stimulator. Dr. Lin took extra time to explain everything and answer all of my questions and I had A Lot of questions. He explained with logic, common sense and reason. I respect that. I'm still nervous about any type of surgery but feel better regarding this surgery.
August 23, 2026
5
Yes, they were very informative, friendly, made me feel very at ease. I'm glad I went there. Thank you.
August 22, 2026
5
Dr Lin is the best ever!
August 13, 2026
5
Very thorough
August 13, 2026
5
Glad to have Dr Lin & team
August 7, 2026
5
Very nice and clean environment. Dr was wonderful and helpful.
August 5, 2026
5
The meeting with Dr. Lin exceeded my expectations. The only thing that was a negative was the 50 minute delay to see him. Fortunately a member of the staff came out to us and explained why Dr. Lin was runnung late .
July 23, 2026
5
Great experience!
July 22, 2026
5
Thank you!
June 27, 2026
5
Really paid attention to my worries. And was very informative.
June 25, 2026
5
Dr Lin is such a good doctor.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lin has always shown the utmost concern for my care. He's a good listener, as well as a good communicator.
May 22, 2026
5
Love Dr Lin and staff.
May 17, 2026
5
LaToya, Dr Lin and PA Haynes were so friendly and helpful, it was a great experience
May 19, 2026
5
Excellent staff and doctor. Very excellent doctor listens and explains everything in detail and allow for me to ask questions.
May 16, 2026
5
Truly a great surgeon.
May 9, 2026
5
He was extremely a good doctor. He listened to me. He asked me questions. I would recommend him to anyone. He was very, very good.
May 9, 2026
5
You should raise the pay of his PA. She was absolutely fantastic. And you don't wanna lose her.
April 23, 2026
5
The team was excellent. Dr. Lin is a very caring doctor. He listen to my issues and answered all my questions. Went step by step in his treatment plan. He is one of the best doctors I have been to.
April 15, 2026
5
Dr. Lin and all of the staff are very welcoming. I trust Dr. Lin to give me the best options for me
March 27, 2026
5
Dr Lin helped me so much and I am grateful to him and his staff
March 27, 2026
4
They were good to me. They explain everything and I understood. I am happy that I went to this doctor because he explained everything to me. No doubt I need the surgery the way they explained to me and I'm happy. I hope that it'll be a good results afterwards. Thank you.
April 16, 2026
4
They were good to me. They explain everything and I understood. I am happy that I went to this doctor because he explained everything to me. No doubt I need the surgery the way they explained to me and I'm happy. I hope that it'll be a good results afterwards. Thank you.
April 16, 2026
5
Dr Lin, Haynes and the rest of the staff are always amazing. Very thankful for them.
October 10, 2026
5
Dr. Lin was always very professional. I trusted him endlessly with his knowledge and his, he was highly recommended to me and I was not disappointed. Even though maybe my surgery didn't meet all of our expectations, he was still, I would still recommend him highly to anybody and it's just my body was, this was surgery number three and it's a little rough for me at this age, but he was wonderful. Surgery was great and all that. So there you go.
October 10, 2026
5
Very nice staff and caring physician.
October 8, 2026
5
The waiting period was way too much today
October 1, 2026
5
Dr Lin was prepared to talk about my condition. He answered all my questions, offered explanations and most importantly showed compassion towards me.
September 10, 2026
5
I believe doctor LIN is very good doctor
September 6, 2026
5
I fully trust Dr. Lin and his staff. Dr. Lin always listens to my questions and concerns and answers/addresses them completely.
August 30, 2026
5
Dr. Lin, Haynes, Peyton, and the entire staff are wonderful. Keep up the great work!
August 28, 2026
5
I've been very nervous about moving forward with a spinal cord stimulator. Dr. Lin took extra time to explain everything and answer all of my questions and I had A Lot of questions. He explained with logic, common sense and reason. I respect that. I'm still nervous about any type of surgery but feel better regarding this surgery.
August 23, 2026
5
Yes, they were very informative, friendly, made me feel very at ease. I'm glad I went there. Thank you.
August 22, 2026
5
Dr Lin is the best ever!
August 13, 2026
5
Very thorough
August 13, 2026
5
Glad to have Dr Lin & team
August 7, 2026
5
Very nice and clean environment. Dr was wonderful and helpful.
August 5, 2026
5
The meeting with Dr. Lin exceeded my expectations. The only thing that was a negative was the 50 minute delay to see him. Fortunately a member of the staff came out to us and explained why Dr. Lin was runnung late .
July 23, 2026
5
Great experience!
July 22, 2026
5
Thank you!
June 27, 2026
5
Really paid attention to my worries. And was very informative.
June 25, 2026
5
Dr Lin is such a good doctor.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lin has always shown the utmost concern for my care. He's a good listener, as well as a good communicator.
May 22, 2026
5
Love Dr Lin and staff.
May 17, 2026
5
LaToya, Dr Lin and PA Haynes were so friendly and helpful, it was a great experience
May 19, 2026
5
Excellent staff and doctor. Very excellent doctor listens and explains everything in detail and allow for me to ask questions.
May 16, 2026
5
Truly a great surgeon.
May 9, 2026
5
He was extremely a good doctor. He listened to me. He asked me questions. I would recommend him to anyone. He was very, very good.
May 9, 2026
5
You should raise the pay of his PA. She was absolutely fantastic. And you don't wanna lose her.
April 23, 2026
5
The team was excellent. Dr. Lin is a very caring doctor. He listen to my issues and answered all my questions. Went step by step in his treatment plan. He is one of the best doctors I have been to.
April 15, 2026
5
Dr. Lin and all of the staff are very welcoming. I trust Dr. Lin to give me the best options for me
March 27, 2026
5
Dr Lin helped me so much and I am grateful to him and his staff
March 27, 2026
5
Dr Lin, Haynes and the rest of the staff are always amazing. Very thankful for them.
October 10, 2026
5
Dr. Lin was always very professional. I trusted him endlessly with his knowledge and his, he was highly recommended to me and I was not disappointed. Even though maybe my surgery didn't meet all of our expectations, he was still, I would still recommend him highly to anybody and it's just my body was, this was surgery number three and it's a little rough for me at this age, but he was wonderful. Surgery was great and all that. So there you go.
October 10, 2026
5
Very nice staff and caring physician.
October 8, 2026
5
The waiting period was way too much today
October 1, 2026
5
Dr Lin was prepared to talk about my condition. He answered all my questions, offered explanations and most importantly showed compassion towards me.
September 10, 2026
5
I believe doctor LIN is very good doctor
September 6, 2026
5
I fully trust Dr. Lin and his staff. Dr. Lin always listens to my questions and concerns and answers/addresses them completely.
August 30, 2026
5
Dr. Lin, Haynes, Peyton, and the entire staff are wonderful. Keep up the great work!
August 28, 2026
5
I've been very nervous about moving forward with a spinal cord stimulator. Dr. Lin took extra time to explain everything and answer all of my questions and I had A Lot of questions. He explained with logic, common sense and reason. I respect that. I'm still nervous about any type of surgery but feel better regarding this surgery.
August 23, 2026
5
Yes, they were very informative, friendly, made me feel very at ease. I'm glad I went there. Thank you.
August 22, 2026
5
Dr Lin is the best ever!
August 13, 2026
5
Very thorough
August 13, 2026
5
Glad to have Dr Lin & team
August 7, 2026
5
Very nice and clean environment. Dr was wonderful and helpful.
August 5, 2026
5
The meeting with Dr. Lin exceeded my expectations. The only thing that was a negative was the 50 minute delay to see him. Fortunately a member of the staff came out to us and explained why Dr. Lin was runnung late .
July 23, 2026
5
Great experience!
July 22, 2026
5
Thank you!
June 27, 2026
5
Really paid attention to my worries. And was very informative.
June 25, 2026
5
Dr Lin is such a good doctor.
June 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lin has always shown the utmost concern for my care. He's a good listener, as well as a good communicator.
May 22, 2026
5
LaToya, Dr Lin and PA Haynes were so friendly and helpful, it was a great experience
May 19, 2026
5
Love Dr Lin and staff.
May 17, 2026
5
Excellent staff and doctor. Very excellent doctor listens and explains everything in detail and allow for me to ask questions.
May 16, 2026
5
Truly a great surgeon.
May 9, 2026
5
He was extremely a good doctor. He listened to me. He asked me questions. I would recommend him to anyone. He was very, very good.
May 9, 2026
5
You should raise the pay of his PA. She was absolutely fantastic. And you don't wanna lose her.
April 23, 2026
4
They were good to me. They explain everything and I understood. I am happy that I went to this doctor because he explained everything to me. No doubt I need the surgery the way they explained to me and I'm happy. I hope that it'll be a good results afterwards. Thank you.
April 16, 2026
5
The team was excellent. Dr. Lin is a very caring doctor. He listen to my issues and answered all my questions. Went step by step in his treatment plan. He is one of the best doctors I have been to.
April 15, 2026
5
Dr. Lin and all of the staff are very welcoming. I trust Dr. Lin to give me the best options for me
March 27, 2026
5
Dr Lin helped me so much and I am grateful to him and his staff
March 27, 2026
5
Dr Lin helped me so much and I am grateful to him and his staff
March 27, 2026
5
Dr. Lin and all of the staff are very welcoming. I trust Dr. Lin to give me the best options for me
March 27, 2026
5
The team was excellent. Dr. Lin is a very caring doctor. He listen to my issues and answered all my questions. Went step by step in his treatment plan. He is one of the best doctors I have been to.
April 15, 2026
4
They were good to me. They explain everything and I understood. I am happy that I went to this doctor because he explained everything to me. No doubt I need the surgery the way they explained to me and I'm happy. I hope that it'll be a good results afterwards. Thank you.
April 16, 2026
5
You should raise the pay of his PA. She was absolutely fantastic. And you don't wanna lose her.
April 23, 2026
5
He was extremely a good doctor. He listened to me. He asked me questions. I would recommend him to anyone. He was very, very good.
May 9, 2026
5
Truly a great surgeon.
May 9, 2026
5
Excellent staff and doctor. Very excellent doctor listens and explains everything in detail and allow for me to ask questions.
May 16, 2026
5
Love Dr Lin and staff.
May 17, 2026
5
LaToya, Dr Lin and PA Haynes were so friendly and helpful, it was a great experience
May 19, 2026
5
Dr. Lin has always shown the utmost concern for my care. He's a good listener, as well as a good communicator.
May 22, 2026
5
Dr Lin is such a good doctor.
June 18, 2026
5
Really paid attention to my worries. And was very informative.
June 25, 2026
5
Thank you!
June 27, 2026
5
Great experience!
July 22, 2026
5
The meeting with Dr. Lin exceeded my expectations. The only thing that was a negative was the 50 minute delay to see him. Fortunately a member of the staff came out to us and explained why Dr. Lin was runnung late .
July 23, 2026
5
Very nice and clean environment. Dr was wonderful and helpful.
August 5, 2026
5
Glad to have Dr Lin & team
August 7, 2026
5
Very thorough
August 13, 2026
5
Dr Lin is the best ever!
August 13, 2026
5
Yes, they were very informative, friendly, made me feel very at ease. I'm glad I went there. Thank you.
August 22, 2026
5
I've been very nervous about moving forward with a spinal cord stimulator. Dr. Lin took extra time to explain everything and answer all of my questions and I had A Lot of questions. He explained with logic, common sense and reason. I respect that. I'm still nervous about any type of surgery but feel better regarding this surgery.
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Lin, Haynes, Peyton, and the entire staff are wonderful. Keep up the great work!
August 28, 2026
5
I fully trust Dr. Lin and his staff. Dr. Lin always listens to my questions and concerns and answers/addresses them completely.
August 30, 2026
5
I believe doctor LIN is very good doctor
September 6, 2026
5
Dr Lin was prepared to talk about my condition. He answered all my questions, offered explanations and most importantly showed compassion towards me.
September 10, 2026
5
The waiting period was way too much today
October 1, 2026
5
Very nice staff and caring physician.
October 8, 2026
5
Dr. Lin was always very professional. I trusted him endlessly with his knowledge and his, he was highly recommended to me and I was not disappointed. Even though maybe my surgery didn't meet all of our expectations, he was still, I would still recommend him highly to anybody and it's just my body was, this was surgery number three and it's a little rough for me at this age, but he was wonderful. Surgery was great and all that. So there you go.
October 10, 2026
5
Dr Lin, Haynes and the rest of the staff are always amazing. Very thankful for them.
October 10, 2026
Publications and Articles
Wellstar PeopleCare | Llen's Back Pain & Spine Recovery Journey
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.”
Wellstar PeopleCare | Frank & Llen's Family Health Care Journey
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.
