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Quality of life is the point of spine care.

Meet Ki Lin, MD, FAAOS — a spine-focused orthopedic surgeon who prioritizes conservative care and brings modern surgery forward only when it is needed.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — designated member

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Years of Spine Expertise

Surgeries Completed

Spine Patients Helped

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Your expert spine surgeon

Dr. Ki Lin, MD

An advocate of conservative treatment for neck and back pain — advising surgery only when necessary, and well versed in current spinal surgery techniques when it is.

Dr. Lin starts with thoughtful non-operative care. When surgery is the right next step, he draws on fellowship training in spine surgery and contemporary techniques — seeing patients with OrthoWest at the Carrollton clinic.

Training & credentials

Undergraduate
Stanford University — BA, Human Biology
Medical school
Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, New England Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship
Spine Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Board certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Testimonials

What are our patients saying?

4.8 240 Google reviews
Mary Mitchell 7 months ago

Ki Lin and nurse Kim are above and beyond excellent. Not just professionally (intellectually. Brilliant and able to look at the big picture of my pain story) but also compassionate Very compassionate Listened so intently. Just let me ramble He is the best

karen freeman 5 months ago

Very knowledgeable and actually listens to you and your problem. Would recommend him to anyone!

Jessica Bailey 2 years ago

Dr. Lin was exceptional and very caring. Explained my treatment options in detail and respected my decision. He was kind and caring as well as very knowledgeable. He explained how my procedure would go in detail, gave me the option to ask questions, and was happy to address any…

Sallie Loy 2 years ago

Dr. Lin is a physician who has fantastic bedside manner. He always makes me feel like I am not just a patient but treats me as his equal. I really like his proactive approach to medical treatment. I will highly recommend him and his staff to others.

TM 2 years ago

This is the second surgery I’ve had done by Dr Lin ( 2 different issues). He’s extremely intelligent, kind, caring, compassionate and he actually listens. He takes time to talk to you about what’s going on. Really outstanding bedside manner. I highly recommend Dr Lin, he is…

Lonnie Jones 6 months ago

Very kind and professional! Highly recommend!!

Jodie Howe a month ago

Really like doctor he’s always polite, answers any questions, always ask what else he can help with. Love this place everyone is helpful and top notch.

Bessie a year ago

I was scared of my anterior cervical spinal plus fusion surgery but Dr. Lin, Aleshia NP and his entire staff eased my apprehensions. I am now one month into my recovery with x rays showing complete success with three new discs. I highly recommend Dr. Lin and his associates.

Carolyn Cochran a year ago

Dr Lin was so nice he really listened to me and explained everything so it was easy to understand and he answered all my questions and made me fill at ease

Eddie G 4 years ago

I have been a patient of Dr Lin, for over 12 yrs or so. His caring and professional attitude is a 10+ I fully recommend his services.

Mary Mitchell 7 months ago

Ki Lin and nurse Kim are above and beyond excellent. Not just professionally (intellectually. Brilliant and able to look at the big picture of my pain story) but also compassionate Very compassionate Listened so intently. Just let me ramble He is the best

karen freeman 5 months ago

Very knowledgeable and actually listens to you and your problem. Would recommend him to anyone!

Jessica Bailey 2 years ago

Dr. Lin was exceptional and very caring. Explained my treatment options in detail and respected my decision. He was kind and caring as well as very knowledgeable. He explained how my procedure would go in detail, gave me the option to ask questions, and was happy to address any…

Sallie Loy 2 years ago

Dr. Lin is a physician who has fantastic bedside manner. He always makes me feel like I am not just a patient but treats me as his equal. I really like his proactive approach to medical treatment. I will highly recommend him and his staff to others.

TM 2 years ago

This is the second surgery I’ve had done by Dr Lin ( 2 different issues). He’s extremely intelligent, kind, caring, compassionate and he actually listens. He takes time to talk to you about what’s going on. Really outstanding bedside manner. I highly recommend Dr Lin, he is…

Lonnie Jones 6 months ago

Very kind and professional! Highly recommend!!

Jodie Howe a month ago

Really like doctor he’s always polite, answers any questions, always ask what else he can help with. Love this place everyone is helpful and top notch.

Bessie a year ago

I was scared of my anterior cervical spinal plus fusion surgery but Dr. Lin, Aleshia NP and his entire staff eased my apprehensions. I am now one month into my recovery with x rays showing complete success with three new discs. I highly recommend Dr. Lin and his associates.

Carolyn Cochran a year ago

Dr Lin was so nice he really listened to me and explained everything so it was easy to understand and he answered all my questions and made me fill at ease

Eddie G 4 years ago

I have been a patient of Dr Lin, for over 12 yrs or so. His caring and professional attitude is a 10+ I fully recommend his services.

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What we treat

What We Treat

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Back & lumbar

  • Back & leg pain / sciatica
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylosis
  • Foraminal stenosis

Neck & cervical

  • Neck & arm pain
  • Cervical radiculopathy & radiating arm pain
  • Cervical spinal stenosis
  • Cervical myelopathy

How it works

A path built around your life — not a rush to surgery.

Listen first, evaluate carefully, treat conservatively when possible, and operate with intention when necessary.

Location

Where Dr. Lin sees patients

OrthoWest Spine & MRI Center in Carrollton — Dr. Lin’s only clinic location for patient visits.

  • Carrollton Clinic OrthoWest Spine & MRI Center 812 S Park St Ste 3
    Carrollton, GA 30117
     (770) 834-0873

Appointments

Request an appointment for the Carrollton clinic — text OrthoWest after a short form, or call during business hours.

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Clinic

OrthoWest Spine & MRI Center

812 S Park St Ste 3, Carrollton, GA 30117

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