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Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

Taipei Medical University

Professional interests include: umbilical hernia repair, minimally invasive surgery, melanoma, and more.

5565 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 221
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 462-8100

Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD is a general surgeon in La Mesa, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Taipei Medical University. Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, GROSSMONT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC and EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

Address:

5565 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 221
La Mesa, CA 91942

Some issues Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

Commonly referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers or pressure sores are areas of injured skin that result from staying in one position for a long period of time. Being bedridden or confined to a wheelchair puts a person at a high risk of developing such sores. The most commonly affected sites are the buttocks, hips, lower back, shoulder blade and spine areas, and backs of arms and legs. A pressure ulcer typically starts out as tender, reddish skin and may turn into a shallow wound that appears like a blister. At the next stage, it becomes a deep wound with yellowish dead tissue and some exposed fat. The most severe pressure ulcers are large wounds with dark dead tissue and exposed muscle or bone. Early detection and treatment are crucial as ulcers tend to develop rapidly and cause infections that could eventually lead to organ failure.

Mild sores may heal on their own when pressure on the affected area is reduced. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the body every hour. If the sores are painful or infected, medications such as pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed. Cleaning the wound and changing dressings regularly also help the healing process. Severe pressure ulcers, on the other hand, may require surgery, which involves removal of any damaged, infected, or dead tissue and closing the wound. Wound closure can be achieved either by stitching the skin edges together or by using a flap of the patient's own tissue.

If a patient needs to have pressure ulcer surgery, they will likely be on bedrest for a few weeks to allow the wound to heal completely. The patient and their family members will be given instructions on positioning and transfer techniques to help keep pressure off the wound. When the doctor thinks the patient is ready, he or she will give the patient special exercises to help them regain their range of motion. To prevent the recurrence of ulcers, patients or their caregivers should be diligent about changing positions regularly, observing for early signs of new pressure sores, and replacing any worn-out mattresses or cushions.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	136
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	18
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	199
inpatient care	199
open surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	34
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	25

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
open surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	70
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	20
Cancer	27

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	26

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	127
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
open surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	41
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	23

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	102
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
open surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	13
Hispanic	17
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	24
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	20

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	108
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
open surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	33
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	23

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	27

doctor visit	22
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD treated as a general surgeon in La Mesa, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	106
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
open surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	123
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	25
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	18
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD graduated from Taipei Medical University. He completed residency at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He is certified by the General surgery General surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Taipei Medical University

Residency: UPMC McKeesport Hospital

Board Certification: General surgery General surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hong-Der Lin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

GROSSMONT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC

EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,271 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,271
Davol Inc.	$1,234 PHASIX $398	Phasix Mesh $264	SURGICAL $217	DAV-Phasix $147	BD MAX $128	Other $81
Cook Incorporated	$230 SUR - SIS $230
Boston Scientific Corporation	$112 GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES $112
Ethicon US, LLC	$40 ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $24	VICRYL $16
Other	$78 BRIDION $31	Ultiva $24	PNEUMOVAX 23 $13	Advanced Energy Cutting Device $11