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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 198 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.88
Listened to me carefully
4.87
Shared the right amount of information
4.82
Earned my trust
4.78
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Patient Reviews
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
I really like this provider. He is professional, experience, and knows of what he speaks. I will trust him with my health care, and recommend him to my family and friends.
January 5, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are very professional. They don't rush you and answer questions you have. I highly recommend Dr Lin! I have had only positive experiences with him and his staff! Well done, Dr Lin!!
December 22, 2023
5
Very efficient and professional office
December 21, 2023
5
If the Doctors surgical skill matches his personality I am in good hands
December 10, 2023
5
An excellent staff!!
December 10, 2023
5
They were very helpful, and they listen to my health concerns!
December 9, 2023
5
I have gone through 2 surgeries with Dr. Lin, and while I am hopeful that there isn't a 3rd., if I ever needed my back operated on again, I would want Dr. Lin to do the surgery! The recovery was not linear and had it's ups and downs, but Dr. Lin always listened and provided support whenever I needed it during the recovery process.
December 1, 2023
5
Great Doctor and staff!
November 24, 2023
5
Dr. Lin's entire team is attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and thorough!
November 23, 2023
5
love-dr lin
November 17, 2023
5
Good job
November 9, 2023
5
The whole staff was wonderful, thanks to all
November 8, 2023
5
I am excited for my treatment and continued cared
November 5, 2023
5
Great doctor.
November 2, 2023
5
Yes, Dr. Lin is an exceptional physician. He explained everything as far as what he would do in surgery the likely outcome. He answered all my questions. He, he is just wonderful. I had a lot of surgeons in my life, and he is absolutely the best. Thank you.
November 3, 2023
5
I thank Dr. Lin and Haynes for the great care in my surgery.. the staff at his office was very kind.. I know I have a long road to recovery but I know I'm under great care..
November 1, 2023
5
Dr Lin and his PA both were awesome and so easy to talk too!! They listened to me empathetically and promised me they would take my condition very seriously to treat. I'm so glad I chose Dr Lin and Wellstar Neurology!
October 27, 2023
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
I really like this provider. He is professional, experience, and knows of what he speaks. I will trust him with my health care, and recommend him to my family and friends.
January 5, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are very professional. They don't rush you and answer questions you have. I highly recommend Dr Lin! I have had only positive experiences with him and his staff! Well done, Dr Lin!!
December 22, 2023
5
Very efficient and professional office
December 21, 2023
5
If the Doctors surgical skill matches his personality I am in good hands
December 10, 2023
5
An excellent staff!!
December 10, 2023
5
They were very helpful, and they listen to my health concerns!
December 9, 2023
5
I have gone through 2 surgeries with Dr. Lin, and while I am hopeful that there isn't a 3rd., if I ever needed my back operated on again, I would want Dr. Lin to do the surgery! The recovery was not linear and had it's ups and downs, but Dr. Lin always listened and provided support whenever I needed it during the recovery process.
December 1, 2023
5
Great Doctor and staff!
November 24, 2023
5
Dr. Lin's entire team is attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and thorough!
November 23, 2023
5
love-dr lin
November 17, 2023
5
Good job
November 9, 2023
5
The whole staff was wonderful, thanks to all
November 8, 2023
5
I am excited for my treatment and continued cared
November 5, 2023
5
Great doctor.
November 2, 2023
5
Yes, Dr. Lin is an exceptional physician. He explained everything as far as what he would do in surgery the likely outcome. He answered all my questions. He, he is just wonderful. I had a lot of surgeons in my life, and he is absolutely the best. Thank you.
November 3, 2023
5
I thank Dr. Lin and Haynes for the great care in my surgery.. the staff at his office was very kind.. I know I have a long road to recovery but I know I'm under great care..
November 1, 2023
5
Dr Lin and his PA both were awesome and so easy to talk too!! They listened to me empathetically and promised me they would take my condition very seriously to treat. I'm so glad I chose Dr Lin and Wellstar Neurology!
October 27, 2023
4
Didn't see Doctor He has n0t called me to setapp up a surgery
March 9, 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
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
I really like this provider. He is professional, experience, and knows of what he speaks. I will trust him with my health care, and recommend him to my family and friends.
January 5, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are very professional. They don't rush you and answer questions you have. I highly recommend Dr Lin! I have had only positive experiences with him and his staff! Well done, Dr Lin!!
December 22, 2023
5
Very efficient and professional office
December 21, 2023
5
If the Doctors surgical skill matches his personality I am in good hands
December 10, 2023
5
An excellent staff!!
December 10, 2023
5
They were very helpful, and they listen to my health concerns!
December 9, 2023
5
I have gone through 2 surgeries with Dr. Lin, and while I am hopeful that there isn't a 3rd., if I ever needed my back operated on again, I would want Dr. Lin to do the surgery! The recovery was not linear and had it's ups and downs, but Dr. Lin always listened and provided support whenever I needed it during the recovery process.
December 1, 2023
5
Great Doctor and staff!
November 24, 2023
5
Dr. Lin's entire team is attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and thorough!
November 23, 2023
5
love-dr lin
November 17, 2023
5
Good job
November 9, 2023
5
The whole staff was wonderful, thanks to all
November 8, 2023
5
I am excited for my treatment and continued cared
November 5, 2023
5
Great doctor.
November 2, 2023
5
Yes, Dr. Lin is an exceptional physician. He explained everything as far as what he would do in surgery the likely outcome. He answered all my questions. He, he is just wonderful. I had a lot of surgeons in my life, and he is absolutely the best. Thank you.
November 3, 2023
5
I thank Dr. Lin and Haynes for the great care in my surgery.. the staff at his office was very kind.. I know I have a long road to recovery but I know I'm under great care..
November 1, 2023
5
Dr Lin and his PA both were awesome and so easy to talk too!! They listened to me empathetically and promised me they would take my condition very seriously to treat. I'm so glad I chose Dr Lin and Wellstar Neurology!
October 27, 2023
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
I really like this provider. He is professional, experience, and knows of what he speaks. I will trust him with my health care, and recommend him to my family and friends.
January 5, 2024
5
Dr Lin and his staff are very professional. They don't rush you and answer questions you have. I highly recommend Dr Lin! I have had only positive experiences with him and his staff! Well done, Dr Lin!!
December 22, 2023
5
Very efficient and professional office
December 21, 2023
5
If the Doctors surgical skill matches his personality I am in good hands
December 10, 2023
5
An excellent staff!!
December 10, 2023
5
They were very helpful, and they listen to my health concerns!
December 9, 2023
5
I have gone through 2 surgeries with Dr. Lin, and while I am hopeful that there isn't a 3rd., if I ever needed my back operated on again, I would want Dr. Lin to do the surgery! The recovery was not linear and had it's ups and downs, but Dr. Lin always listened and provided support whenever I needed it during the recovery process.
December 1, 2023
5
Great Doctor and staff!
November 24, 2023
5
Dr. Lin's entire team is attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and thorough!
November 23, 2023
5
love-dr lin
November 17, 2023
5
Good job
November 9, 2023
5
The whole staff was wonderful, thanks to all
November 8, 2023
5
I am excited for my treatment and continued cared
November 5, 2023
5
Yes, Dr. Lin is an exceptional physician. He explained everything as far as what he would do in surgery the likely outcome. He answered all my questions. He, he is just wonderful. I had a lot of surgeons in my life, and he is absolutely the best. Thank you.
November 3, 2023
5
Great doctor.
November 2, 2023
5
I thank Dr. Lin and Haynes for the great care in my surgery.. the staff at his office was very kind.. I know I have a long road to recovery but I know I'm under great care..
November 1, 2023
5
Dr Lin and his PA both were awesome and so easy to talk too!! They listened to me empathetically and promised me they would take my condition very seriously to treat. I'm so glad I chose Dr Lin and Wellstar Neurology!
October 27, 2023
5
Dr Lin and his PA both were awesome and so easy to talk too!! They listened to me empathetically and promised me they would take my condition very seriously to treat. I'm so glad I chose Dr Lin and Wellstar Neurology!
October 27, 2023
5
I thank Dr. Lin and Haynes for the great care in my surgery.. the staff at his office was very kind.. I know I have a long road to recovery but I know I'm under great care..
November 1, 2023
5
Great doctor.
November 2, 2023
5
Yes, Dr. Lin is an exceptional physician. He explained everything as far as what he would do in surgery the likely outcome. He answered all my questions. He, he is just wonderful. I had a lot of surgeons in my life, and he is absolutely the best. Thank you.
November 3, 2023
5
I am excited for my treatment and continued cared
November 5, 2023
5
The whole staff was wonderful, thanks to all
November 8, 2023
5
Good job
November 9, 2023
5
love-dr lin
November 17, 2023
5
Dr. Lin's entire team is attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and thorough!
November 23, 2023
5
Great Doctor and staff!
November 24, 2023
5
I have gone through 2 surgeries with Dr. Lin, and while I am hopeful that there isn't a 3rd., if I ever needed my back operated on again, I would want Dr. Lin to do the surgery! The recovery was not linear and had it's ups and downs, but Dr. Lin always listened and provided support whenever I needed it during the recovery process.
December 1, 2023
5
They were very helpful, and they listen to my health concerns!
December 9, 2023
5
An excellent staff!!
December 10, 2023
5
If the Doctors surgical skill matches his personality I am in good hands
December 10, 2023
5
Very efficient and professional office
December 21, 2023
5
Dr Lin and his staff are very professional. They don't rush you and answer questions you have. I highly recommend Dr Lin! I have had only positive experiences with him and his staff! Well done, Dr Lin!!
December 22, 2023
5
I really like this provider. He is professional, experience, and knows of what he speaks. I will trust him with my health care, and recommend him to my family and friends.
January 5, 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
Publications and Articles
LlenCare
Walking Tall
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.