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Dr. Kirsten Lin, MD

DPC Family Medicine physician, Allison Park, PA

Family Matters DPC
5.0 (10 reviews)

Dr. Lin is a family medicine physician who trained at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital and opened a direct primary care practice in 2017.

4284 William Flinn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101

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About Dr. Lin

Dr. Lin graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She received her M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in family medicine at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.

Previously, she practiced medicine in Western Pennsylvania for 12 years as an employee of large health systems. In October 2017, she opened Family Matters Direct Primary Care in Hampton Township. She is a regional lecturer and has been featured on various radio programs, teaching healthcare workers and the public about Direct Primary Care.

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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Penn State University, B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Medical school
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency
Family medicine, UPMC St. Margaret Hospital (internship and residency)
NPI
1568660975

Location

4284 William Flinn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named a Pittsburgh Magazine Top Doctor, 2021 and 2022
North Allegheny Distinguished Alumni award, North Allegheny Foundation, 2020
Named to The Incline Magazine's Who's Next in Health & Fitness list, 2019
Named to the Pittsburgh Magazine/PUMP 40 Under 40 list, 2018
Best Resident Teacher Award, UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program, 2009

Media and books

Appeared with Dr. Natalie Gentile on the My DPC Story podcast to talk about Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh.
Was a panelist at the 2019 Healthcare Executive Leadership Forum of the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

"Very professional care and consult."

FMDD UserApr 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

FMDD UserMar 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

FMDD UserFeb 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

I highly recommend her.

"My doctor is Dr. Lin, and I believe she's fantastic. She pays attention to my issues and provides excellent medical advice. Very easy to communicate with. My meds have never caused me any problems. Teresa is fantastic, and the staff has always contacted me promptly. I highly recommend her."

FMDD UserJan 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

Dr. Lin is a wonderful doctor who is very caring and thorough.

"Dr. Lin is a wonderful doctor who is very caring and thorough. She has moved to a practice that is too far away from where I live for me to continue seeing her, but I would strongly suggest her to anyone searching for a new doctor."

FMDD UserDec 2021
Rated 5 out of 5

She never stopped looking for answers to all of the health problems that followed.

"You'll appreciate Dr. Lin if you recall your family doctor making house calls, knowing your medical history without having to look at a computer screen, personally answering the phone, and not limiting an office visit to the time permitted by an insurance company. She was my strongest supporter after a major sickness a few years ago, and she never stopped looking for answers to all of the health problems that followed."

FMDD UserNov 2021

Questions patients ask

Where did Dr. Lin train?

She received her M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in family medicine at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.

What did Dr. Lin do before direct primary care?

She practiced medicine in Western Pennsylvania for 12 years as an employee of large health systems.

Has Dr. Lin received any awards?

She was named a Pittsburgh Magazine Top Doctor in 2021 and 2022. She received the North Allegheny Distinguished Alumni award from the North Allegheny Foundation in 2020.

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