General Practitioner
Dr Isaac Lin has close to 15 years of experience as a doctor. With previous background in Emergency medicine and Anaesthesia, he has honed his skills in routine body sonogram (USG) and has deft hands for needlework, though not of the tapestry kind. Isaac has an impressive career in Malaysia as the Head of the medical centre of his alma mater prior to his emigration to Australia. Not only did he deliver thorough primary healthcare service during his tenure, he was also a patient mentor to medical students and young doctors.
He is a kind and compassionate family doctor, committed to long term care of patients, walking beside them through all health challenges. Isaac believes that holistic family healthcare starts from a good relationship between the client and his/her chosen GP, has dedicated long hours of excellent care provision to the community of West Melbourne for the past 4 years. As a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioner (FRACGP) qualified practitioner, Isaac enjoys all aspects of general practice with a keen interest in:
- Chronic disease management, with particular focus on diabetes and cardiovascular health
- Minor surgical procedures such as nail avulsions for ingrown toe nails , excision and lacerations
- Mental health
- Men’s health
Languages Spoken
- English
- Cantonese
- Malay
- A smattering of Mandarin
When not at work, Isaac enjoys cooking, racing games and movies with his two rambunctious boys and dedicates time to teaching them Science and Maths in hopes they will have a passion for life-long learning.