Wei-Chien Michael Lin, M.D.
Gynecologic Oncologist
4.9 (491 RATINGS)
Clinical Expertise
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgery
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Cervical Cancer
Surgery — Gynecological Oncology
Ovarian Cancer
Uterine and Endometrial Cancers
It’s important to show (patients) that there’s light at the end of the tunnel ... that these diseases are treatable and people can beat the odds and survive and live a meaningful productive life.
Patients call Wei-Chien Michael Lin, M.D., “warm,” “caring,” “a superb doctor” and “a genius” in the field of minimally invasive robotic surgery for uterine and other women’s cancers.
Born in Taiwan, Dr. Lin studied electrical engineering at UCLA, then earned his medical degree from George Washington University. He continued his training at Temple University and University of Texas.
Dr. Lin joined City of Hope in 2014 after more than a decade at Women’s Cancer Center of Southern California.
Location
Education & Experience
Degrees
- 1993, M.D., George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
- 1986, B.S., School of Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship
- 1997–2001, Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency
- 1993–1997, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Experience
- 2014–present, Associate Clinical Professor and Staff Surgeon, City of Hope, Mission Hills and Santa Clarita, CA
- 2001–2014, Staff Surgeon, Women’s Cancer Center of Southern California, Sherman Oaks, CA
Awards & Memberships
Memberships
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- ABOG/Gynecologic Oncology
- California Medical License
Ratings & Reviews
Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
5.0
Recommend this provider office
5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
12/30/25
Everything Perfect thank you - Verified patient
11/25/25
Doctor Lin is an angel. It's the best thing that has happened to me in my entire life. City of Hope should be very proud to have a professional like him. I love him very much and admire him more - Verified patient
11/24/25
Dr Lin and his staff are AMAZING!!! - Verified patient
11/24/25
Dr Lin is an exceptional doctor!!! He cares deeply about me as a patient and is ALWAYS there answering any question; last year he called me from his vacation to inform me that my pap test came back ok. - Verified patient
11/20/25
I love how well I am cared by the Dr. Nurses and everyone from the City of Hope. - Verified patient