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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Ki Lin, MD, FAAOS

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.

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Ki Lin, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Ki Lin cares for patients with neck and back pain with a straightforward philosophy: exhaust thoughtful non-operative options first. When surgery becomes the right answer, he draws on fellowship training in spine surgery and experience with contemporary techniques.

He sees patients in Villa Rica with OrthoWest.

Credentials

Medical school
Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas
Internship & residency
New England Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship
Spine Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Board certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Testimonials

What are our patients saying?

5.0 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 concerns I had. The staff was amazing as always and I am very confident moving forward with my procedure. I am very thankful for Dr. Lin and his care team. I would recommend him to anyone I know!

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 unique in the fact that he genuinely cares, has empathy and is an excellent surgeon. If I could more than 5 stars I definitely would

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 concerns I had. The staff was amazing as always and I am very confident moving forward with my procedure. I am very thankful for Dr. Lin and his care team. I would recommend him to anyone I know!

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 unique in the fact that he genuinely cares, has empathy and is an excellent surgeon. If I could more than 5 stars I definitely would

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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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.

  1. Share your story

    Tell us about your neck or back symptoms, what you have already tried, and what getting better would mean for your life.

  2. Clear evaluation

    Dr. Lin focuses on understanding the source of pain first — so recommendations stay grounded, practical, and specific to you.

  3. Conservative first

    Non-operative care is the starting point whenever it can help. Surgery is discussed only when it is truly the right next step.

  4. Modern surgery when needed

    If an operation is necessary, Dr. Lin draws on current spinal techniques aimed at precise treatment and thoughtful recovery.

What we focus on

Spine care with a measured hand.

Dr. Lin’s practice centers on neck and back problems — with specialty depth in spine and the judgment to keep treatment proportional.

Spine care

Evaluation and treatment planning for neck and back pain, with an emphasis on clarity and realistic expectations.

Spine surgery

Operative care when indicated, using contemporary spinal techniques selected for your anatomy and goals.

Non-operative spine care

A conservative pathway first — guiding patients toward relief without rushing to the operating room.

General orthopedics

Broader orthopedic perspective supporting whole-patient musculoskeletal decision making.

Specialty areas listed with OrthoWest: Spine Care, Spine Surgery, Non-Operative Spine Care, and General Orthopedics.

Contact

Start with a conversation.

Reach OrthoWest to schedule with Dr. Lin in Villa Rica. This site is an informational practice page — not a patient portal.

Location

OrthoWest — Villa Rica
Seeing patients with Dr. Ki Lin, MD, FAAOS

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Next step

Call OrthoWest to ask about availability with Dr. Lin and what to bring to your first visit.

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