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Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD

Accepting New Patients

(210 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Arizona College of Medicine

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), postpartum thyroiditis, and more.

101 Laguna Road Suite 100
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 992-5350

Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Health, Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) and St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.

Office Locations

101 Laguna Road Suite 100
Fullerton, CA 92835

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St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

4300 Rose Drive Suite F
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

(714) 992-5350

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Some issues Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD can help you with:

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2012 were X-rays, breast procedures, preventive care and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	21
breast procedures	26
doctor visit	58
gynecologic procedures	21
musculoskeletal imaging	19
preventive care	26
women's imaging	26
X-rays	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	34
breast procedures	33
doctor visit	31
gynecologic procedures	34
preventive care	33
women's imaging	33
X-rays	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2014 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	58
breast procedures	32
doctor visit	46
gynecologic procedures	58
preventive care	32
women's imaging	32
X-rays	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2015 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	40
breast procedures	26
doctor visit	44
gynecologic procedures	40
preventive care	26
women's imaging	26
X-rays	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	47
doctor visit	14
gynecologic procedures	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	54
doctor visit	40
gynecologic procedures	54
pelvic imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
women's imaging	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	54
doctor visit	45
gynecologic procedures	54
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	46
doctor visit	25
gynecologic procedures	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	35
gynecologic procedures	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	34
doctor visit	12
gynecologic procedures	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	39
doctor visit	31
gynecologic procedures	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fullerton, CA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, X-rays and breast procedures.

breast exam	42
breast procedures	29
doctor visit	34
gynecologic procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	19
pelvic imaging	16
preventive care	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
women's imaging	24
X-rays	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Female	79
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	45
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	15
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed residency at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Joseph Health

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence St. Jude Medical Center

St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)

St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 210 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vivian W. Lin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$154 Da Vinci Surgical System $154
Merz North America, Inc.	$125 Xeomin $125
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$114 GYN $114
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$104 Vesicare $104
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$99 LifeVest $99
Other	$249 GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $28	Osphena $23	Mirena $23	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $22	AC2 $18	Other $136

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$830
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Vivian Lin is a physician who specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. Patient ratings for Dr. Lin average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Lin accepts. After completing medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Dr. Lin performed her residency at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. She has received the following distinction: Southern California Rising Stars. In addition to English, she speaks Mandarin. Her professional affiliations include St. Joseph Health and Providence Medical Foundation. Providence Medical Foundation reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Yorba Linda, CA.