Education
Medical School
U of Pittsburgh
Residency
Magee-Wmns Hospital of UPMC
Fellowship
UCSD
How Doctor Communicates
doctor, nurse available by email
doctor, nurse available by directline
doctor available by personal cell phone
Li-Shei Lin works at
Kaiser Permanente SoCal
At 1 office
San Diego
3250 Fordham St
San Diego, CA 92110
1-800-290-5000
6 patient reviews
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She [Dr. Lin] always answers all of my questions and considers all of my thoughts. She always comes to each appointment picking up where we last left off...I truly feel that she is vested and cares about the outcome of my treatments. When I have questions or want to know her opinion on research that I've done, she is receptive and open to discussing and implementing changes to my protocol. One negative to working with Dr. Lin is that she is almost always running behind. I actually don't mind waiting because I believe this is because she doesn't rush her patients and takes her time with each person. However, if it is critical to you for the doctor to not make you wait, then I would go with a different doctor.
Kaiser works with Reproductive Partners La Jolla, so for any IVF you would be seeing a Kaiser doctor at Reproductive Partners. All IUI and other procedures are done at Kaiser in the Point Loma office. The nurses and doctors at Kaiser are really great and super helpful...For appointments at Kaiser, the nurse is for Dr. Lin is Alba and she is really great. For appointments at Reproductive partners, the nurse for Dr. Lin is Tiffany and she is also really great.
How was your experience with Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
Dr. Lin is an excellent doctor. I truly feel that she is vested and cares about the outcome of my treatments. When I have questions or want to know her opinion on research that I've done, she is receptive and open to discussing and implementing changes to my protocol.
One negative to working with Dr. Lin is that she is almost always running behind. I actually don't mind waiting because I believe this is because she doesn't rush her patients and takes her time with each person. However, if it is critical to you for the doctor to not make you wait, then I would go with a different doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
Be patient.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
She always answers all of my questions and considers all of my thoughts. She always comes to each appointment picking up where we last left off.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Kaiser Permanente SoCal. (Assigned nurse: Tiffany)
For appointments at Kaiser, the nurse is for Dr. Lin is Alba and she is really great.
For appointments at Reproductive partners, the nurse for Dr. Lin is Tiffany and she is also really great.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
Kaiser works with Reproductive Partners La Jolla, so for any IVF you would be seeing a Kaiser doctor at Reproductive Partners. All IUI and other procedures are done at Kaiser in the Point Loma office. The nurses and doctors at Kaiser are really great and super helpful.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
Depending on insurance, you pay a co-pay or percentage. My insurance pays 50%. IVF is not covered and is paid for separately to Reproductive Partners.
Describe Li-Shei Lin's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
Normally Dr. Lin believes in doing eSET. However, because of my age, I believed that day 3 embryos might be a better choice for me, so we froze all day 3 embryos. For FET we transferred two day 3 embryos.
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Dr. Lin - when she was available to meet - always took time and care. The issue is that she's not always available and care gets handed around to other doctor's, and then it's your responsibility as the patient to make sure everyone's on the same page. Being stressed doesn't help this, and sometimes details can get lost...Each doctor has their own style of treatment - Dr. Lin's is very conservative but she explains everything that's going on and the risks of alternate courses of treatment...
[Kaiser - SD has...] Limited office hours especially on the weekends. Staff is friendly and wants to be helpful. Sometimes details get lost...The ladies in the office are really great in person and over the phone they're helpful. I've had a few times where I've had to explain a situation that's long and reception needed to condense my message - details get lost, so I try to boil down the issue and resolution needed. Not always easy when you're dealing with all the hormones/high stakes...
How was your experience with Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
She's very thorough. As I mentioned in another section, when your care gets handed off to another doctor that's when issues occur. Each doctor has their own style of treatment - Dr. Lin's is very conservative but she explains everything that's going on and the risks of alternate courses of treatment.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
Make sure you get each appointment with her or Dr. Yoo.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
Dr. Lin - when she was available to meet - always took time and care. The issue is that she's not always available and care gets handed around to other doctor's, and then it's your responsibility as the patient to make sure everyone's on the same page. Being stressed doesn't help this, and sometimes details can get lost.
Describe the protocols Li-Shei Lin used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente SoCal and their degree of success.
Because of my PCOS they were very light to start with IUI injectables, but when I pushed back they were receptive to upping dosage and explaining why (though that took several calls and messages to get a call back).
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
The ladies in the office are really great in person and over the phone they're helpful. I've had a few times where I've had to explain a situation that's long and reception needed to condense my message - details get lost, so I try to boil down the issue and resolution needed. Not always easy when you're dealing with all the hormones/high stakes.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
Limited office hours especially on the weekends. Staff is friendly and wants to be helpful. Sometimes details get lost.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
$20 copay (with very good health insurance coverage)
What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
- Failed to call with results
- Failed to order appropriate test
- Failed to inform you of changes in protocol
- Provided conflicting information
- Failed to convey critical information
- Canceled a cycle due to clinic error
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
Notes that one doctor wrote down were misinterpreted by another doctor - caused issues when care had to be handed between physicians. They failed to catch a class C medication I was taking and I had to wait 6 months to start infertility treatment. Requests for calls back often get translated into messages through KP.org.
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Dr Lin was very helpful in diagnosing my pcos, where other doctors had been unable to do so. She has always been kind and helpful. Even though we have not had success in getting pregnant with Dr Lin, I am so grateful that I was able to be diagnosed and taken seriously.... We started out with just Clomid. We added iui after a couple cycles because it was covered and Dr Lin thought it would improve our chances.... Ask questions and be upfront about your health outside of your fertility
The clinic [Kaiser Permanente SoCal] had great communication and was prompt at returning calls and emails. A weakness is that they are only open Monday through Friday, with the exception of monitoring on Saturdays, only on injectables cycles. So it was harder to schedule iui and monitoring.... I had a $30 copay per visit and medications were between $15-35.... Dr Lin was very helpful in diagnosing my pcos, where other doctors had been unable to do so.
How was your experience with Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
Dr Lin was very helpful in diagnosing my pcos, where other doctors had been unable to do so. She has always been kind and helpful. Even though we have not had success in getting pregnant with Dr Lin, I am so grateful that I was able to be diagnosed and taken seriously.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
Ask questions and be upfront about your health outside of your fertility
Describe the protocols Li-Shei Lin used in your cycles at Kaiser Permanente SoCal and their degree of success.
We started out with just Clomid. We added iui after a couple cycles because it was covered and Dr Lin thought it would improve our chances.
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
The clinic had great communication and was prompt at returning calls and emails. A weakness is that they are only open Monday through Friday, with the exception of monitoring on Saturdays, only on injectables cycles. So it was harder to schedule iui and monitoring.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
I had a $30 copay per visit and medications were between $15-35.
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[Dr. Li-Shei Lin is] the reason we’ve continued with RPMG despite issues with their PGS testing program...Genetic testing missed our embryo’s chromosomal abnormality...Dr Lin truly cares, is knowledgeable, and considers modifying the plan when it doesn’t work. She has called/texted at all hours to check on us or update us on latest plan options...she wants the best for you...advise eSET
Genetic testing missed our embryo’s chromosomal abnormality [at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center]...All RPMG docs advise eSET...is like many others in that they are always busy. It feels less like an assembly line than I’ve heard from others. Dr Garzo runs the show...Several new docs have joined in the past few years...Always caring, helpful, and positive
How was your experience with Li-Shei Lin at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center?
Dr Lin truly cares, is knowledgeable, and considers modifying the plan when it doesn’t work. She has called/texted at all hours to check on us or update us on latest plan options. She’s the reason we’ve continued with RPMG despite issues with their PGS testing program.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Li-Shei Lin at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center?
Listen to her - she wants the best for you
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Li-Shei Lin at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center?
Always caring, helpful, and positive
Describe your experience with Reproductive Partners Fertility Center.
RPMG is like many others in that they are always busy. It feels less like an assembly line than I’ve heard from others. Dr Garzo runs the show. They’re the best in San Diego in terms of numbers. Several new docs have joined in the past few years.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Li-Shei Lin at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center.
Kaiser insurance plan covers 80% of IVF, meds, etc
Describe Li-Shei Lin's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center.
All RPMG docs advise eSET
What specific things went wrong at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center?
- Lost paperwork
- Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Reproductive Partners Fertility Center.
Genetic testing missed our embryo’s chromosomal abnormality
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Dr Lin helped us through every step of the process thank you so much for all the help and care ... My husbend and i highly recommend Dr Li Shei Lin and all the staff [Kaiser Permanente - San Diego] are professonal and experienced , ... we have tried several methods over these years and have not been successful ... I am so excited to say that i am now pregnant after 12 years
They [Kaiser Permanente - San Diego] wall great and friendly they help me a lot they have agood Experience and knowledge ... I highly recommend my doctor and all the staff ... My husbend and i highly recommend Dr Li Shei Lin and all the staff are professonal and experienced ... we have tried several methods over these years and have not been successful ...
How was your experience with Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
I am so excited to say that i am now pregnant after 12 years , we have tried several methods over these years and have not been successful . My husbend and i highly recommend Dr Li Shei Lin and all the staff are professonal and experienced ,Dr Lin helped us through every step of the process thank you so much for all the help and care . we had receved from you .. God bless you .
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
They wall great and friendly they help me a lot they have agood Experience and knowledge Got bless you all and I highly recommend my doctor and all the staff are great thank you so much again I am so excited to say that i am now pregnant after 12 years , we have tried several methods over these years and have not been successful . My husbend and i highly recommend Dr Li Shei Lin and all the staff are professonal and experienced ,Dr Lin helped us through every step of the process thank you so much for all the help and care . we had receved from you .. God bless you .
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Was not seen due to Doc [Dr. Lin] MIA never she never called or canceled appointment she just simply did not show up. Never rescheduled appointment felt discouraged . Will make an Appointment for 2019. To go over basic testing and discuss treatment options and lab results. As well as talking to my Primary Doctor for more incite. ... She [nurse] had me wait to see if the doctor would ever show up and checked on me off and on for over an hour.
Just Missed Appointment that is all. ... Nurse was caring and sorry. Made me as comfortable as possible. She had me wait to see if the doctor would ever show up and checked on me off and on for over an hour. Talked and gave me needed vaccines. Tried to schedule me another appointment [at Kaiser Permanente] but at the time i was upset and not willing. ... Never rescheduled appointment felt discouraged .
How was your experience with Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
Was not seen due to Doc MIA never she never called or canceled appointment she just simply did not show up. Never rescheduled appointment felt discouraged . Will make an Appointment for 2019. To go over basic testing and discuss treatment options and lab results. As well as talking to my Primary Doctor for more incite.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
Confirm Appointment
Describe your experience with Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
Nurse was caring and sorry. Made me as comfortable as possible. She had me wait to see if the doctor would ever show up and checked on me off and on for over an hour. Talked and gave me needed vaccines. Tried to schedule me another appointment but at the time i was upset and not willing.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Li-Shei Lin at Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
40% covered by insurance
What specific things went wrong at Kaiser Permanente SoCal?
- Lost appointments
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Kaiser Permanente SoCal.
Just Missed Appointment that is all.
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