
David W Lin M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
759 Chestnut St Springfield MA, 01199About
Dr. David Lin is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Springfield, MA. Dr. Lin specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Lin often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. James Mark Kiely MD2 Medical Center Drive 308 Springfield MA 01199
- Dr. Ziad Nour Kutayli M.D.759 Chestnut St Springfield MA 01199
- Dr. Kelly M Tyler MD3300 Main St Springfield MA 01199
- Dr. Jan B Wojcik MD175 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 01104
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271 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1104BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTERl
759 CHESTNUT STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1199SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN (THE)l
516 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1104EMERSON HOSPITALl
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