Meet the Surgeons

Ian Lin
Ian Lin, M.D.
General Orthopaedics

Dr. Lin’s practice encompasses most areas of general orthopaedics. He has special interests in joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine and trauma. He presented and published scientific papers on the Biomechanics of hip replacement surgery and foot and ankle surgery.

Joined DMOS in 1997


Hometown: Urbandale, Iowa
Undergraduate Education: Grinnell College, B.A., 1988
Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine, M.D., 1992
Orthopaedic Residency: Carolinas Medical Center, 1992 - 1997, Charlotte, North Carolina

Professional Memberships

  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Locations where procedures are performed

  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital
  • Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center
  • Lucas County Hospital in Chariton
  • Knoxville Community Hospital in Knoxville

Satellite Offices

  • Lucas County Hospital - Chariton, IA
  • Knoxville Community Hospital - Knoxville, IA

Primary Office Location - DMOS East