Dr. Shih-chun Lin M.D., PH.D.
Neurosurgeon
8600 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD, 20814About
Dr. Shih-chun Lin practices Neurological Surgery in Bethesda, MD. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Lin prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
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National Taiwan University College Of Med Taipei Taiwan MD
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