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C. David Lin, M.D.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Biographical Info

Dr. C. David Lin received his Medical Degree in 1999 from the University of Alabama - School of Medicine in Birmingham and is currently serving as Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Attending Physiatrist in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at the Weill Cornell Medical Center.  He joined NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in 2003, prior to which he completed a Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York University/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine in New York where he served as Chief Resident. 

He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. He is also certified in Medical Acupuncture.

He has a clinical interest in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He has expertise in peripheral joint injections including ultrasound-guided procedures and botulinum toxin injections for spasticity. He treats patients with low back pain, joint pain, neurological injuries and strokes. Dr. Lin also has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He has also served as a peer reviewer for various medical journals. 

Board Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Brain Injury Medicine)
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Neuromuscular Medicine)
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Spinal Cord Injury Medicine)
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sports Medicine)
Clinical Expertise
Stroke Rehabilitation
Spasticity
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Low Back Pain
Neck and Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rehabilitation
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Spinal Cord Injury
Neuropathy
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    University of Alabama School of Medicine
    1999
  • B.S.
    University of Alabama
    1994
Appointments 
  • Associate Attending Physiatrist
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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