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Alexander L. Lin, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Secondary Specialty

Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Abnormal Pap Smear
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Endometrial Ablation
Hysteroscopy
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Procedures
Ovarian Masses/Cysts
Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
Uterine Fibroids

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 1990
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1994

Languages Spoken

Chinese

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

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856 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

82 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

82 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. Lin was knowledgeable, kind, and gentle with my care and concerns. He listened intently and offered detailed answers to all my questions. I never felt as if he was rushed or worried about seeing his next patient.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

He is a very good doctor

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Lin is a professional, knowledgeable, and highly skilled physician and surgeon. I've had nothing but great experiences with Dr. Lin and the hospital/office staff.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Explained everything very well.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

10/10 every time!!!

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January 16, 2026

5.0

So caring and kind. I love his bedside manner and how I've felt truly taken care of throughout my pregnancy

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin has a calm demeanor and helps his patients understand important medical language

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December 27, 2025

5.0

Great Dr

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Lin answered all of my questions and did not rush the appointment He took his time and made me feel like a priority and I was important

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Very personable and thorough

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December 09, 2025

4.0

Dr Lin took the time to listen to me and answered all my questions. Knowledgeable and helpful -an amazing Doctor

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November 25, 2025

5.0

He was very informative and kind.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Very good pin pointing with what's wrong with you. His staff is outstanding.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Took so much time to explain everything. So personable

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr lin really listens to my concerns and is the best Dr I have ever had regarding follow up phone calls. It is evident that he really cares about his patients

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November 17, 2025

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and answered our questions. He made a painful procedure go by not quite as painfully as previous ones were; for that I'm thankful.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Understanding and attentive!

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November 12, 2025

5.0

He is the best! He is very personable and takes his time asking questions and making sure your questions are answered, as well.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Very personable and attentive. Answers all my questions with concern and care. Very happy with my OB Gyn.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin has been taking care of me for a few years now. I feel fully confident in his care. He is a high-skilled, outstanding, excellent doctor. Moreover, he is nice, patient with our questions, and listens to my concerns. He has helped me feel better and recover from some reproductive issues that were making me suffer. I feel well because of him. Thank you, Dr. Lin.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is AMAZING! He is so knowledgeable, kind and patient where he explains everything. I really appreciate being under his care.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is thorough and efficient. I really appreciate his attention to my specific obgyn concerns and problems. I feel like he understands how my GYN issues impact me multidimensionally.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Lin is professional, yet makes you feel very comfortable. He always answers any questions I have.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

I really appreciated Dr. Lins bedside manner. He listened to me and was easy to get to know and was warm and kind. He was super gentle during his exam and it was a great experience.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Love love love this office!!! Super supportive and great!

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Really good and understanding with. What he is doing

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October 29, 2025

5.0

It was the first time I saw him but I felt like I had known him for years. He has a great presence! He explained everything thoroughly.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

He's a wonderful, personable, and knowledgeable, and caring doctor who goes above and beyond.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin was very kind. He explained all the options for care, including the pros and cons for each. He was also very attentive and patient in answering questions and allaying any concerns.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin takes is very thorough and takes the time to listen to my concerns and address them accordingly. I never feel rushed or not listened to.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is a wonderful doctor. He is genuinely interested in your concerns and questions. He spends as much time with you as you need to get your concerns addressed. He is ON TIME, which is always appreciated. HIGHLY recommend Dr. Lin!

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alexander Lin is wonderful! Personable, trustworthy and didn't make me feel rushed.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Kind compassionate care, explained everything and made me feel that I made the right choice with him and his practice.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Very kind and good bedside manner.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional, and works fast.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Great communicator and very professional:)

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October 06, 2025

5.0

He was kind, thorough, and educational. I appreciated the time he gave.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Pleasant demeanor with confident consultation.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor. Asks questions and listens to my concerns.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Very professional and explained my results to me so that I understood everything. Took time to answer questions and went over all my health issues.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

He went over my past history thoroughly and made me feel at ease and in good hands. He was very professional and made sure to let me know how to reach him with any questions or concerns.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is a great listener.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Very professional,educated me on medical condition, provided understandable follow up plan.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

He is genuinely about his patients.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Very nice and explained everything to me.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

He is very professional and gentle always very friendly

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Great information, opportunity to ask questions...supportive....wonderful care

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Very personable

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August 22, 2025

5.0

He's friendly, direct in his approach, and cares about his patients and their needs. I felt comfortable talking to him regarding my pregnancy and other concerns that I have regarding the delivery of my baby.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

He was great, answered all of my questions and appeared to be very knowledgeable.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is amazing! I've highly recommended him for the last several years to anyone looking for OBGYN care. Can't say enough good things

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August 11, 2025

5.0

He is a wonderful doctor who cares about his patients and their care.

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Lin has impeccable bedside manner and is an incredible doctor. He is patient and never makes you feel like he is rushing you to his next patient. He is warm, funny, kind, and professional with your best interests in mind.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Informational, friendly, good listener and educator

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July 25, 2025

5.0

He just great you can tell he really cares

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alexander Lin has perfect beside mannerisms. His thorough knowledge of my health care is appreciated.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

He was very personable and reviewed my ultrasound films and explained what needed to be done.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

The most friendly and nice Doctor Who is willing to take his time and make you feel comfortable

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Alexander Lin was excellent. He made me feel at ease, his explanations were thorough, and he appeared to have a genuine interest and concern for me.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Great doctor and listener.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

He has a fantastic bedside manner

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Lin is a wonderful communicator . He listed to my cares and apprehensions and calmly seeks to reassure me as we look to doing what needs to be done for this chapter of my life,

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June 17, 2025

5.0

I have already referred him to three of mine employment customers. It's not easy to feel comfortable while heading out to one of these appointments and when you find something that suits you, you share it with as many as you can.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Dr.Lin was super nice! And made me feel really comfortable. He answered all my questions. I highly recommend this Dr. Lin

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin kindly took the time to thoroughly discuss my condition and treatment recommendations. He also took the time to discuss health maintenance/vaccinations. I feel at ease being a patient in his care.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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June 11, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent doctor!

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Was super professional and very attentive with my concerns and understanding with my needs!

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June 11, 2025

5.0

He's a great doctor!

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June 10, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough and takes the time to listen.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin was very understanding of what I wanted out of my appt and heard what I was saying. He allowed me to be emotional and was caring towards my feelings and concerns. I'm definitely anxious when it comes to meeting new doctors, but Dr. Lin made the appt very easy and comfortable.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

This is just my first appointment but i look forward to establishing care with my provider and highly recommended.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

I absolutely love Dr Lin. This is my second pregnancy with him and he is very professional, I love how he makes sure that I'm okay not only physically but mentally as well. Just overall he is what you're looking for in an OB. I seriously brag about Dr Lin a lot. I couldn't ask for a more perfect OB, his nurse practitioners a well they deserve the world

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May 31, 2025

5.0

He just became my ob-gyn, I told him about my menstruation symptoms and immediately he took action, ordered me to have a ultrasound and found fibroids, he performed sonata removal, and everything went great. I absolutely appreciate him for listening to me about my pain.

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May 31, 2025

5.0

I liked him. He was friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and he listened to me.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

He listen to my question answer them thoroughly very nice doctor would recommend!!! Very polite, gentle and caring.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin had already reviewed my records before our visit and came in with a clear game plan. He was very understanding and genuinely wanted to help me find the root cause of my pain. He has a great personality and excellent bedside manner, made me feel heard and cared for. I don't typically get this type of quality treatment at Northwestern. I will drive to Mokena from a Chicago. It's well worth it .

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May 11, 2025

5.0

He gives you the facts and answers any questions that you have. He is the BEST!

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May 10, 2025

5.0

He is patient and explains everything. He takes the time to listen and seems truly interested in what you have to say.

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Seemed to be listening to what i said.

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent Physician! Patient kind and knowledgeable

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lin is great!! He seems to really care about his patients. He called me a day or so before my surgery to check on me. He also called me a few days after to check on me.

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