Elaine Lin, MD, FAAD

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Review by Anonymous on January 06, 2026 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ I have a lot of confidence in Dr... ”

I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Lin and her staff

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“I have a lot of confidence in Dr...”

I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Lin and her staff

Anonymous 01/06/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 05, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Dr Lin is the bomb. She's kind,... ”

Dr Lin is the bomb. She's kind, caring, sweet and professional

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“Dr Lin is the bomb. She's kind,...”

Dr Lin is the bomb. She's kind, caring, sweet and professional

Anonymous 06/05/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 08, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Dr. Lin was responsive and carin... ”

Dr. Lin was responsive and caring. I'd recommend.

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“Dr. Lin was responsive and carin...”

Dr. Lin was responsive and caring. I'd recommend.

Anonymous 04/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 24, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Dr. Lin is a gem. Smart, attent... ”

Dr. Lin is a gem. Smart, attentive, thorough and very helpful. I am happy to have found her.

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“Dr. Lin is a gem. Smart, attent...”

Dr. Lin is a gem. Smart, attentive, thorough and very helpful. I am happy to have found her.

Anonymous 01/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 05, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Excellent care. Many thanks... ”

Excellent care. Many thanks

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“Excellent care. Many thanks...”

Excellent care. Many thanks

Anonymous 11/05/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 09, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Very professional... ”

Very professional

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“Very professional...”

Very professional

Anonymous 05/09/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 04, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Dr. Lin listens and is very prof... ”

Dr. Lin listens and is very professional.

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“Dr. Lin listens and is very prof...”

Dr. Lin listens and is very professional.

Anonymous 02/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 01, 2024 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Dr. Lin was very thorough and li... ”

Dr. Lin was very thorough and listened to all my concerns. Excellent doctor!

Verified Patient

“Dr. Lin was very thorough and li...”

Dr. Lin was very thorough and listened to all my concerns. Excellent doctor!

Anonymous 10/01/2024

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MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

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Kristen Chen, MD - Dermatologist

Amy Kobalter, MD, FAAD - Dermatologist

Lucinda Kohn, MD, MHS - Dermatologist

Matthew Koehler, DO, FAAD, FAOCD - Dermatologist

Ravinder Gogia, MD, FAAD, FACMS - Dermatologist, Surgeon

Renee Howard, MD, FAAD - Dermatologist

Elizabeth Zettersten, MD, FAAD - Dermatologist

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