--- title: "Dr. Mimi S. Lin | Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Mimi S. Lin, M.D. practices Gastroenterology in San Francisco, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-mimi-s-lin-1046240341" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Mimi S. Lin, M.D. ![Mimi S. Lin, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/ED1YhiH3a9rX8S9FhPHxsNFvAz-h---no5cA6dmYPts/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Mimi S. Lin, M.D. ## Gastroenterology - Accepting new patients [1100 Van Ness AvenueFloor 5San Francisco, CA 94109](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1100+Van+Ness+Avenue+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94109+US) ## Schedule appointment [415-600-4025](tel:+14156004025) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-mimi-s-lin-1046240341#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-mimi-s-lin-1046240341#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-mimi-s-lin-1046240341#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-mimi-s-lin-1046240341#provider-services) ## About Dr. Lin Languages English and Mandarin (Fluent) Gender Female Ages treated Adults only 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 ## Education and training **Medical school:** Yeshiva University Albert Einstein College of Medicine **Internship:** California Pacific Medical Center **Residency:** California Pacific Medical Center **Fellowship:** California Pacific Medical Center, Gastroenterology ## Board certifications - Gastroenterology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - California Pacific Medical Center ### Medical groups - Sutter West Bay Medical Group ### Other - Surgery Center Division **Research and advances in care** Clinical trials - [Gastroparesis EXPEDITE](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/clinical-trials/gastroparesis-expedite-2007479109) Examination of Programming with the Enterra® Therapy System (EXPEDITE) in a Double-Blinded, Randomized, Prospective Study in the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting Symptoms Using Gastric Electrical Stimulation - [Chronic Nausea and Vomiting NAVIGATE](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/clinical-trials/chronic-nausea-and-vomiting-navigate-2023207930) A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Chronic Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Normal Gastric Emptying Using the Enterra® Therapy System ## 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 (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - 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 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 (23 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 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 [Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/van-ness-campus-medical-office-building-1043247345) 1100 Van Ness Avenue Floor 5 San Francisco, CA 94109 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1100+Van+Ness+Avenue+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94109+US) [415-600-4025](tel:+14156004025) 415-375-4838 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Anorectal Manometry - Antroduodenal Manometry - Capsule Endoscopy - Colonic Manometry - [Colonoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colonoscopy) - Double Balloon Enteroscopy - Electrogastrogram - EndoFLIP - Endoscopic Mucosal Resection - Endoscopic ultrasound - Esophageal Manometry - Esophageal pH Test - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Gastric Barostat Study - Gastric Electrical Stimulation Procedure ### Conditions - Achalasia - Anemia - Barrett's esophagus - Chronic constipation - [Colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - Esophageal dysmotility - Fecal Incontinence - Gastrointestinal motility disorders - Gastroparesis - GERD - Nausea - Paget's disease of bone - Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) - Vomiting ### Reasons for visit - Acid reflux - Blood in Stool - Chronic Constipation - Colon Cancer Screening - Difficulty swallowing - Fecal Incontinence - Gastrointestinal (GI) Motility Testing - Nausea and Vomiting ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Gastroenterology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology) - [Gastroenterology evaluation and diagnostic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology-evaluation-diagnostic) ## From Dr. Lin [Patient story ### Journey to Healing: Gastroparesis Patient Finds Relief Allison Villegas is all smiles after receiving a gastric stimulator to treat gastroparesis.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/journey-to-healing-gastroparesis-patient-finds-relief-2023453253) [Health & wellness ### Blood in Your Stool Seeing red on your toilet paper? Don’t worry; most rectal bleeding resolves naturally. Learn causes and when to see a doctor.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/blood-in-your-stool) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Gastroenterology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Van+Ness+Campus+Medical+Office+Building%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.786060997794486%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.42090698834322%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - ![Adil S. 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