Dr. Walter Lin
Fellowship-Trained Breast Augmentation Surgeon in San Francisco
Dr. Walter Lin, MD is a fellowship-trained Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco who performs Breast Augmentation for transfeminine individuals. Dr. Lin's expertise in the areas of microsurgical reconstruction of the extremities, breast, and lymphatic systems has greatly contributed to his skill with gender-affirming Breast Augmentation. Dr. Lin joined the staff of Buncke Clinic and the San Francisco Transgender Institute in 2017. He is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco.
Education & Training
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - B.S. in Neuroscience
- Harvard Medical School (Health Sciences & Technology program - Medical Degree
- University of California, San Francisco - Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Buncke Clinic - Year-long fellowship in Hand, Microvascular, and Transgender Surgery
Board-Certification & Memberships
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) - Board-certified in Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society of Gender Surgeons
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Surgery Requirements: One referral letter from a qualified mental health professional (unless otherwise specified by insurance.
Insurance & Medicaid: Dr. Lin accepts insurance from a wide number of insurance companies, including Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Kaiser and Health Net, as well as Medicaid (Medi-Cal). A cash pay rate can also be requested.
Booking a Consultation: Dr. Lin is available for phone and in-person consultations. To book a consult, contact his office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you'll hear back with more details.
Current wait list: The wait time for a consultation with Dr. Lin is four weeks. A surgery date can be booked within four weeks following your consultation.
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