Patient Surveys
Dr. Lin closely monitors his patients, and strives to constantly provide optimal surgical outcomes. One method of ensuring the highest quality of care is from objective patient feedback. Below are nationally validated patient outcome questionnaires related to spine surgery. If you have undergone a surgical procedure by Dr. Lin, he would greatly appreciate a few moments of your time to answer the questions which relate to your current condition and health status.
Neck Surgery
To be complete, please fill out all four forms below.
Pain Visual Analogue Scale
Numerical value of your current pain.
Neck Disability Index
Questions related specifically to neck health.
SF-36 Health Survey
Overall health and quality of life survey.
Satisfaction Survey
Overall patient satisfaction questionnaire (from the US Department of Health and Human Services).

Back Surgery
To be complete, please fill out all four forms below.
Pain Visual Analogue Scale
Numerical value of your current pain.
Oswestry Lower Back Disability Index
Questions related specifically to lower back health.
SF-36 Health Survey
Overall health and quality of life survey.
Satisfaction Survey
Overall patient satisfaction questionnaire (from the US Department of Health and Human Services).