
Edward Lin DO
Professor, Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine. Chief of GI & General Surgery
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550 Peachtree St NeDept Of SurgeryAtlanta, GA 30308
Phone+1 404-686-3231
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Summary
- Dr. Edward Lin is a Board Certified General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA and Professor of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Emory University Hospitals, Emory University Hospital Midtown. He received his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He is experienced in esophagus and stomach surgery, morbid obesity, minimally invasive surgery, endocrine surgery, bariatric surgery, and general / gastrointestinal surgery.
Education & Training
New York-Presbyterian/QueensResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2001
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1995
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
GA State License 2001 - 2027
NY State License 1995 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2015-2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2015-2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2015-2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Developing consensus in post-myotomy dysphagia: a Delphi study integrating anatomic and physiologic assessment from the ACTION group.Shree Patel, Joshua Robertson, William Breaux, Alam Merchant, Seyed Arshad
Surgical Endoscopy. 2026-03-04 - Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Survival in the Southern US.Felipe B Maegawa, Kevin T Nguyen, Ankit D Patel, Savannah Smith, Ari Szomstein
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2026-01-14 - Food security and its impact on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in patients seeking evaluation for metabolic and bariatric surgery.Samuel Torres-Landa, Nicole L Petcka, Jessica Wu, Elizabeth M Hechenbleikner, Mobola Oyefule
Surgical Endoscopy. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Hiatal Hernia Repair After Failed Peroral Endoscopic MyotomyPaul B Brock, Jamil L Stetler, Edward Lin, Christopher G Yheulon, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery
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