Karen Lin, MD

Karen Lin, MD

CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Biography

Karen Lin, MD, is a board-certified physician practicing general otolaryngology. Dr. Lin treats a broad range of ear, nose and throat problems in children and adults. She enjoys working with patients to develop an individualized plan that best fits their lifestyle and health. This helps patients be more involved in their care, and she looks forward to treating and working with them as part of their care team.

Dr. Lin earned her M.D. from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.. She is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology. 

Dr. Lin grew up in Bellevue and enjoys exploring Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. She is interested in trying new restaurants and cheering our sports teams.

Current CV

Karen Lin CV 11.2024.pdf

Overview

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2001

Internship: New York University Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2002

Residency: New York University Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2006

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Specialties

Clinical Interests

Dr. Lin's clinical interests include hearing loss, ear infections, ear tube surgery, sinus problems, allergies, deviated septum, nasal obstruction, oral lesions, biopsies, tonsil problems, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, voice problems, hoarseness, and lumps in the neck.

Research Areas

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Brandon Jagdhar, MS, CF-SLP

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY FELLOW (2025-26)
Fellowship program:Speech Language Pathology FellowshipCategories:Fellow

Michael Lindeborg, MD

PEDIATRIC OTO FELLOW (2025-26)
Fellowship program:Pediatric Otolaryngology FellowshipCategories:Fellow

Anna Berezovsky, MD

PEDIATRIC OTO FELLOW (2025-26)
Fellowship program:Pediatric Otolaryngology FellowshipCategories:Fellow

Shruti Dhingra, MS, DNB

LARYNGOLOGY FELLOW (2025-26)
Fellowship program:Laryngology FellowshipCategories:Fellow

Sida Chen, MMD

HEAD AND NECK ONCOLOGY FELLOW (2025-26)

Debbie Pan, MD

FACIAL PLASTICS FELLOW (2025-26)

Luke O'Neil, MD

RHINOLOGY FELLOW (2025-26)
Specialty:Sinus and Skull BaseFellowship program:Rhinology FellowshipCategories:Fellow