---
title: "Dr. Annie Q. Nguyen-Lin | Dermatologist in Soquel, CA | Sutter Health"
description: "Dr. Annie Q. Nguyen-Lin, M.D. practices Dermatology in Soquel, CA. Accepting new patients."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-annie-q-nguyen-lin-1046246797"
---

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# Annie Q. Nguyen-Lin, M.D.

## Dermatology

-   Accepting new patients

[2950 Research Park DriveSoquel, CA 95073](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2950+Research+Park+Drive+Soquel%2C+CA+95073+US)

## Schedule appointment

[831-458-5548](tel:+18314585548)

Jump to:

-   [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-annie-q-nguyen-lin-1046246797#provider-about)
-   [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-annie-q-nguyen-lin-1046246797#provider-health-plans)
-   [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-annie-q-nguyen-lin-1046246797#provider-locations)
-   [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-annie-q-nguyen-lin-1046246797#provider-services)

## About Dr. Nguyen-Lin

Languages English and Vietnamese (Fluent)

Gender Female

Ages treated All ages

Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging

Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients

### Approach to care

I am committed to providing the highest quality, evidence-based, and compassionate care to all my patients. I believe in empowering each patient through education and collaboration. I look forward to taking care of you and your family.

### Professional highlights

Having trained in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology, I am comfortable caring for patients with complex skin conditions such as skin cancers and skin lymphomas.

### Outside of medicine

Outside of Medicine, my husband and I welcomed our daughter in 2017, who has brought so much joy to our lives. Our family loves delicious food and visiting Disney parks.

## Education and training

**Medical school:** Stanford University School of Medicine

**Internship:** Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

**Residency:** Stanford University Medical Center

**Fellowship:** Stanford University Medical Center, Cutaneous Lymphoma

## Board certifications

-   Dermatology - Board Certified

## Affiliations

### Medical groups

-   Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

## Accepted insurance

Search plan or carrier name

**Aetna (19 plans)**

### Aetna

-   Aetna Choice POS II
    
-   Aetna Select EPO
    
-   Aetna Select Open Access
    
-   Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
    
-   Aetna Student Health Program
    
-   Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
    
-   Health Fund POS
    
-   HMO
    
-   HMO Deductible Plans
    
-   Managed Choice POS
    
-   National Advantage Plan (NAP)
    
-   Open Access Elect Choice EPO
    
-   Open Access Managed Choice POS
    
-   Open Choice PPO
    
-   Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
    
-   Traditional Choice
    

**Alignment (4 plans)**

### Alignment

-   Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    
-   Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    

**Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)**

### Anthem Blue Cross of California

-   Advantage HMO
    
-   Advantage PPO (Tier 1)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan)
    
-   Anthem High Performance Narrow Network
    
-   Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees
    
-   Behavioral Health Program
    
-   BlueCard
    
-   CareAdvocate PPO
    
-   Direct Access
    
-   Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO
    
-   GeoBlue
    
-   Indemnity
    
-   Managed Care Services
    
-   My Choice PPO
    
-   SmartSense
    

**Blue Shield of California (24 plans)**

### Blue Shield of California

-   Active Choice PPO
    
-   Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO
    
-   Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan
    
-   Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:**
    -   PPO Benefit Level
-   Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS EPO
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company
    
-   Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO)
    
-   Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   BlueCard Plan
    
-   Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:**
    -   FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers
-   Indemnity
    
-   PERS Platinum PPO
    
-   Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO)
    
-   UC Care PPO
    
-   University of California HealthSavings+
    
-   Vital Shield 900 Plans
    

Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit.

## Care locations

[Soquel Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/soquel-center-1043246835)

2950 Research Park Drive

Soquel, CA 95073

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2950+Research+Park+Drive+Soquel%2C+CA+95073+US)

[831-458-5548](tel:+18314585548)

831-458-5885

Sunday Closed

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

**View additional hours**

Sunday Closed

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

## Areas of expertise

Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer.

**Clinical expertise**

### Procedures

-   Acne Treatment
-   Excision of Melanoma
-   Melanoma Screening
-   Mole check
-   Mole Removal
-   Phototherapy
-   Retin-A Treatment
-   Skin Lesion Removal
-   Skin Tag Removal
-   Topical Medications

### Conditions

-   Acanthosis nigricans
-   Acne
-   Actinic keratosis
-   Adenocarcinoma
-   Adverse Drug Reaction
-   Allergic Diaper Rash
-   Alopecia Areata
-   Athlete's foot
-   Atypical Autism
-   Atypical mole
-   Basal Cell Carcinoma
-   Bullous Impetigo
-   Condyloma acuminatum
-   Cutaneous oncology
-   Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma
-   Cyst
-   Dermatomyositis
-   Dermoid Cysts
-   Dry Skin
-   Eczema
-   Epidermoid tumors
-   Erthyrodermas
-   Esophoria
-   Female Genital Problems
-   Hand warts
-   Hyperhidrosis
-   Impetigo
-   Inflammatory Skin Diseases
-   Insect bite
-   Keratoderma
-   Lentigo Maligna Melanoma
-   [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer)
-   Melasma
-   Ocular Melanoma
-   Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
-   Photodermatoses
-   Photodynamic therapy
-   Pigmented lesions
-   Poison Ivy Exposure
-   Poison Oak Exposure
-   Psoriasis
-   Rosacea
-   Scalp problems
-   Shingles
-   Skin rash
-   Tingling
-   Traction alopecia
-   Vision Loss
-   Vitiligo
-   Vulvar dermatitis

### Reasons for visit

-   Melanoma Treatment

## Related services offered by Sutter

-   [Dermatology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/dermatology)

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