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Mr David Lin

MBBS (Imperial College), FRCS (T&O)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

16 years of experience

London, N6 4DJ

5 connections in healthcare

4.88

/5

(25 reviews)

16 years of experience

London, N6 4DJ

5 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Steroid Injection
8
Arthritis (Hip)
7
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
6

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About Mr David Lin

Mr David Lin is a fellowship-trained lower limb arthroplasty surgeon with a specialist focus on hip and knee replacement surgery and complex revision procedures.

He was born and raised in Singapore before relocating to London in 2004. He completed his medical degree with honours at Imperial College London, followed by foundation and core surgical training in the North West Thames region. He went on to complete higher surgical training on the Percivall Pott rotation based at The Royal London Hospital.

Mr Lin further advanced his expertise through a competitive fellowship at Royal North Shore Hospital in Australia, where he trained under Professor William Walter. During this time, he gained experience in advanced arthroplasty techniques including ceramic resurfacing, navigated anterior total hip arthroplasty, and robotic-assisted, kinematically aligned total knee replacement.

He currently practises within the NHS at Homerton University Hospital, where he performs a high volume of hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. His trauma interests include complex periarticular fractures and periprosthetic revision arthroplasty.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Lin is actively involved in academic research, with publications in high-impact journals. He has also been appointed Clinical Lead at Homerton, where he focuses on improving patient pathways and supporting the transition towards a day-case arthroplasty model, aiming to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.


Subspecialties

  • Hip Surgery
  • Knee Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Steroid Injection
8
Arthritis (Hip)
7
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
6
Knee Replacement
3
Knee Pain
2
Total Knee Replacement
2
Sports Injuries
1
Joint Injection
1
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
1
Arthritis (Knee)
1
Custom-Made Knee Replacement
1
Revision Hip Surgery
1
Joint Replacement
1
Knee Replacement Recovery
1
Robotic Surgery
Revision Endoprosthetic Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
Intramedullary Nailing
Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery
Open Reduction, Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Fractures
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Enhanced Recovery Knee Replacement
Arthrosamid Injection
Fracture (Broken Bone)
Complex Arthroplasty
Hip Fractures
Sports-Related Spine Injuries
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 7088447


Education

Imperial College London

Medicine

Graduated 2010


Qualifications

MBBS Imperial College London 2010

FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedics 2020


Publications

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

21 / 05 / 2025

Two-Year Results of Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in an International Multicenter Cohort

Published in Journal Of Arthroplasty

01 / 03 / 2024

Gluteal Tendinopathy Is Associated With Lower Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Total Hip Arthroplasty With a Posterior Approach: A Prospective Cohort Study of 1,538 Patients

Published in Journal Of Arthroplasty


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £125
*May vary on location

Locations

Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital

17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ

4.81(902 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

Steroid Injection
8
Arthritis (Hip)
7
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
6

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Reviews

5
verified patient
14 Oct 2026

Dr lin is a brilliant doctor . His operation was successful I had a full knee operation. Im walking bending and pain free Thank you so much

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

I had a wonderful experience with Dr David Lin from the start, and the staff was kind, and the wait time was short. Dr David Lin has a great bedside manner and puts you right at ease. What I appreciate most is how thoroughly he took the time to explain every single detail. He talked me through my diagnosis. outlined my treatment and my options step by step. Dr Lin answered all my questions without letting me feel rushed or afraid to ask. It's rare to find a physician who combines such professionalism with genuine patience. Thank you, Dr Lin; please keep up the excellent work, and thank you for being my Doctor.

5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

Both Mr Lin and the other specialist who I saw first were very polite, friendly and professional, appearing to take a genuine interest in how I was doing overall and clearly feeling pride in their work when it became clear all was going well, one year on from my knee replacement .

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
14 Sep 2026

I have been waiting for my knee replacement surgery for a while. Finally, I have a good surgeon, Dr David Lin. He deliberated with other colleagues on the type of knee replacement that would be appropriate for my condition. Now I am still in constant pain in my knee and buttock and around my waist. The pain and swelling have subsided around my feet. But the swelling is still there on my knee, and the pain is not as much anymore. Sometimes I walk inside the house without my aid stick because I have the walls to prevent falling. But when I walk outside, I use both walking aids. At this moment, the swelling on the operated knee is still there and when I walked the right leg feels heavy. The constant pain is no longer there. Unless if I am standing for more than 10 minutes to 15 minutes, then I start feeling a lot of pain around my right waist. My surgeon has done a great job as I believe my knee is getting better by the day. I'm attending my physio exercise as required weekly and also doing exercises at home too. I'm very glad that I can walk inside the house without my walking aids. There are no stairs inside my flat.

5
verified patient
08 Sep 2026

Lovely hospital all the staff are very friendly seen on time hospital very clean and my constant mr David Lim was excellent

5
verified patient
26 Aug 2026

I found Mr Lin to be friendly and professnel,and very good at his job

5
verified patient
30 Jul 2026

I was assessed according to my history. A diagnosis was reached quickly. Bursitis was explained to me, and how it is treated There was time for me to ask questions and receive answers. Throughout I was treated with professionalism and courtesy. This enabled me to leave the hospital knowing that my care was in good hands and informed of what was going to happen next

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Jul 2026

Mr Lin was incredibly kind and helpful and I'm hugely grateful for his clarity and for taking me on! He built a plan around my complexities and I feel I am in very safe hands. I cannot thank him enough. His staff were also wonderfully supportive especially Pryia Patel who is second to none.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
15 Jul 2026

Mr Lin listened to me kindly, and gave me clear advice regarding my expectations around maximum flexion and kneeling. I am very pleased with my knee replacement and the progress I’ve made. He examined me and when he wasn’t sure about why a quad muscle wasn’t firing properly he gave a suggestion as to why and suggestions for what I could do about it. He was also clear about what to expect regarding the scar healing and swelling going down over the year. He centred my overall satisfaction with the procedure.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
15 Jul 2026

Appointment was very quick, Mr Lin asked me how things went and l explained that my life had changed since the operation l can do things now that I couldn't do before. He said l will have another appointment in six months to check my hip and my knees. Overall l am extremely please with all treatment.

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Mr David Lin's overall patient rating is 4.88 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 25 reviews.

What languages does Mr David Lin speak?

Mr David Lin speaks English

Where is Mr David Lin located?

Mr David Lin primarily practices at Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital, located at 17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
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