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TOM LIN, M.D.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Biographical Info

Dr. Tom Lin is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens, specializing in the non-operative management of musculoskeletal injuries affecting the spine, peripheral joints, muscles, and tendons. He is committed to helping patients restore function and improve quality of life through personalized, evidence-based care. His philosophy of patient care emphasizes a conservative approach aimed at maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. When indicated, Dr. Lin offers image-guided interventions using fluoroscopy and ultrasound of the spine and musculoskeletal system as adjunct treatments to facilitate recovery.

Dr. Lin earned his medical degree from the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and graduated summa cum laude from New York University. He completed his PM&R residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, where he served as chief resident. He further advanced his expertise through a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania under the mentorship of Dr. Adrian Popescu, an instructor with the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society.

In his free time, Dr. Lin enjoys exploring Queens, discovering new places to eat, and staying active through exercise and sports—currently bouldering, pickleball, and golf.

Clinical Expertise
Spinal Block
Exercise Physiology
Injection, Steroid, Spine
Spinal Arthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder Joint
Rotator Cuff Tear
Radiculopathy
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Lumbar Spinal Disorders
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Knee Injuries
Joint Pain
Hip Problem
Elbow Problem
Degenerative Spinal Disorder
Cervical Spinal Disorders
Prolapsed Cervical Intervertebral Disc
Arthritis
Trigger Point Injections
Bursitis
Osteoarthritis
Tendonitis
Scoliosis
Tear of Meniscus of Knee
Non-Surgical Approach to Back Pain
Shoulder Problem
Hamstring Tendonitis/Injury
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Patellar Tendinitis
Rotator Cuff Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Knee Problem
Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Sports Injury
Trigger Finger
Cortisone Injection
Injury of Muscle
Musculoskeletal Disorder
Soft Tissue Injury
Sprain
Strain
Tennis Elbow
Low Back and Neck Pain
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Overuse Injuries (Athletes)
Disorder of Ligament
Non-Surgical Spine Treatments
Spine Deformity
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Kyphosis
Education 
  • M.D.
    Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
    2020
  • B.A.
    New York University
    2015
Appointments 
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine
    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Assistant Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Research

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No External Relationships Reported