Albert C. Lin, MD

Albert C. Lin, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1992
Residency:
University of Chicago - 1995
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 1998
University of Chicago - 1999

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

784 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

57 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

57 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is exceptionally knowledgeable, and very attentive to my concerns.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Listens

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Listens to patients concerns and makes sure patients know about risks.

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April 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin was patient and answered our questions.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, spent lots of time to answer questions.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

One more awesome doctor to add to my list. Thank you

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin was very professional and thorough in his explanation of upcoming procedure.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin was very knowledgeable and took the time to fully explain the issue and to discuss available treatment options. I did not feel rushed or pressured .

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April 02, 2025

5.0

See above- like his directness...also like the fact that he doesn't impart panic to me as patient

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is very adept at understanding and responding to my health concerns and questions even when in the spur of the moment I may not have clearly articulated them. I truly appreciate his care and ability to relate to my health situation.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manner and was on time

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Professional & trust worthy information & discussion.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin has always taken time to discuss my specific concerns with me.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Very thorough explaining. Compassionate and listens to his patients.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to explain things clearly and appreciate his recommendations.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Professional yet easy manner. Answered all questions. Gave understandable options. Very professional.

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February 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is absolutely outstanding, caring, extremely knowledgeable, spends time explaining options and you are part of the decision making.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin was kind, thorough & informative.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

He had incredible bedside manners, professionalism, and took the necessary time to explain the genetic condition I have. I did not feel the appointment was rushed at all. He made sure all of my questions were answered and that I understood all the information.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

because Dr, Lin explained everything to me including the procedure and why it is needed. He answered all my questions,

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin has been extremely helpful and thorough in dealing with my afib. I am currently completing the Advantage AF study for persistent afib with Dr. Lin and have been very happy, not only with the results, but with the follow-up care.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Personable, sites literature to consider as a joint decision is made, is clear in explanations

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January 08, 2025

5.0

He's doing the surgery on Friday. So I have faith in him.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Very informative and took the time with me.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent Dr. Explains things in a professional and understandable manner, He he is thorough in all that he discusses and explains in detail all options. Dr Lin is excellent in the OR and in his post procedure follow up. I highly recommend him and NM Memorial!

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January 02, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable.

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December 28, 2024

5.0

I have complete confidence in Dr Lin. He provides me with very effective diagnosis, explanations, and the best treatment!

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lin explained some complicated options to me regarding my ICD in such a clear, logical manner that I feel very comfortable making an informed decision on surgery in the future months. I appreciated his kindness and thoroughness during my appointment.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Very professional. Answered all my questions. Friendly

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December 01, 2024

5.0

He is informative.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Ptient and willing to listen.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lin was very thorough and honest in explaining my options.

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November 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Lin is very knowledgeable and compassionate. He knows my history. I don't have to remind him of anything. I wouldn't be alive if I wasn't under his care. He was with me thru 4 cardiac arrests.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

I've been scared to trust ablation, or any surgery. During my first encounter with Dr. Lin four years ago, he seemed aloof, looking at the computer screen and rarely at this patient. But in my recent consultation with him, he was personable, looked at me, answered all my questions with helpful information, did not hurry me, we even laughed together. What a change!!! Thank you, Dr. Lin. Your connecting to me, human to human, calmed my fears and helped me make a decision right for me. Thank you!

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November 02, 2024

5.0

Took time to answer any of my questions.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and compassionate

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October 25, 2024

5.0

very down to earth

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October 25, 2024

5.0

I know Dr. Lin for several years, he does everything possible to improve my condition, is very knowledgeable , gives excellent medical treatment and performs complicated medical procedures to make my quality of life better.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Explain my problem

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October 23, 2024

5.0

His communication skills and thoroughness.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lin was extremely knowledgeable and personable

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Personable, professional, spent adequate time explaining treatments clearly. Intuitive

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October 11, 2024

5.0

He's kind, easy to understand, through.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Explained and gave us our options very clearly

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October 07, 2024

5.0

friendly and knowledgeable

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October 04, 2024

5.0

He is very clinical and answers questions or refers to an appropriate source. He provides guidance to keep potential arrythmias controlled and performed an effective ablation on me 2 years ago. He responds to question submitted to MyChart between office consults.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Clarity of information presented to the patient.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent expert

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Lin was very thorough in explaining the risks of each of my options and spent time with my wife and me to make sure all our questions were answered.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Very intelligent, great diagnostician, and very kind ! I never feel rushed as he answers all of my questions to my satisfaction.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Very thorough explanation of symptoms and suggested procedure. Excellent care and professionalism. Wonderful physician and grateful for his time and care.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

dr Lin knew my medical history and explained possible medical solutions

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September 11, 2024

5.0

He was informative and knowledgeable. He sent an email to me after the visit with additional information.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Professional and did not rush. Took time explaining all concerns.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Boston Scientific Corporation (includes Guidant Corporation)
  • Cook Medical
  • Medtronic, Inc.
  • Philips Healthcare (formerly Philips Medical Systems)

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