About Derrick Lin, MD, FACS
With more than 15 years of experience in otolaryngology, Dr. Derrick Lin serves as the Division Chief of Head and Neck Oncology at Mass. Eye and Ear and is the Daniel Miller Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Lin’s clinical interests include head and neck cancer (including oral cavity, oropharynx, sinus, larynx), cranial base surgery, microvascular reconstruction, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, skull base tumors, head and neck reconstruction, salivary gland tumors, and robotic surgery.
Dr. Lin has been an invited speaker at regional and national meetings and has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers and textbook chapters in the field. He serves as a reviewer for several journals and is the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports. He is the Chair of the Head and Neck Reconstructive Committee for the American Head and Neck Society and serves on the Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology Board of Directors.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Head & Neck Reconstruction including Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer
- Head and neck cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumors
- Skin Cancers of the Head & Neck including Melanoma
- Thyroid cancer
- Tumors of skull base
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Cancer Center: Neuro-Oncology
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-5130
Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900
Medical Education
- MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Fellowship, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
American Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Maine Community Health Options
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
I was early for my appointment and was seen promptly. Scheduling is efficient and pleasant. [redacted] Overall, a very satisfactory experince.
My team is outstanding, I would not be here if it was not for the care I received.
Extremely pleasant and knowledgeable in explaining the ultrasound results and in doing the exam in his office. Makes you feel at ease and talks to you on a level that you can understand the situation.
Dr. Lin is an excellent surgeon and caregiver. Grateful to be under his care.
Dr Lin is the best very professional and very knowledgeable takes time to listen and answers any questions you have
Dr Lin and ultrasound team were great
He is very courteous. He is very professional. There isn't anybody else that I would rather go to.
[redacted] He is extremely knowledgeable, has pieces ofyedical history that even I had forgotten, and won't let you leave his office unless he's convinced he has answered all of your questions. Anyone else who visits his office is undoubtedly treated in the same manner.
Dr. Lin and his office is exceptional. The best I've ever been to. I come from [redacted] just to see him and the office personnel. Phenomenal. I've referred many, many family and friends to see him. Thank you.
very efficient and personable. Dr lin is wonderful