Johnny L. Lin, MD

Foot & Ankle

Orthopedic Surgeon

Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center

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About Johnny L. Lin

Areas of Care

Foot & Ankle

IME

Workers Compensation

Special Procedures

Ankle arthroscopy 

Ankle ligament reconstruction 

Achilles tendon reconstruction 

Bunion correction 

Flat foot reconstruction 

Rheumatoid foot surgery 

Subtalar ankle arthroscopy 

Subtalar arthroscopy 

Triple arthrodesis (hindfoot fusion) 

Research Interests

Achilles tendinosis 

Arthritis of the foot and ankle 

Deformity correction 

Ligament reconstruction 

Biography

Dr. Johnny Lin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of complex foot and ankle disorders. His expertise encompasses the management and rehabilitation of work-related injuries, sports-related injuries, deformity correction, arthritis, and fractures affecting the foot and ankle. Dr. Lin employs a comprehensive approach, offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments tailored to each patient's needs. When surgery is required, he utilizes a range of techniques, including cartilage transplant, arthroscopy, ankle replacement, deformity correction, and osteotomy-sparing bunion surgery. 

Dr. Lin graduated with distinction from the honors program at the University of Illinois, earning a bronze tablet. He completed his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center. He furthered his specialization with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at the prestigious University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic.  

Currently, Dr. Lin treats foot and ankle disorders at Rush University Medical Center, Central DuPage Hospital, and Rush Oak Park Hospital. His commitment to the field extends beyond clinical practice; he is actively involved in community education, lectures frequently, and trains medical students and residents at Rush University. Dr. Lin also serves as a journal editor for Foot and Ankle International and is engaged in ongoing research in his specialty area. 

Dr. Lin's dedication to advancing foot and ankle care is reflected in his extensive clinical practice, educational contributions, and research efforts. He is committed to providing the highest standard of care to his patients. 

Curriculum Vitae

Office Locations

Chicago

1611 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612

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Naperville

55 Shuman Blvd., Suite 700, Naperville, IL 60563

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Westchester

2450 S. Wolf Rd., Westchester, IL 60154

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Oak Brook

2011 York Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Rush Oak Brook Surgery Center

2011 York Rd. , Suite 3000, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Rush Surgicenter, LP

1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 556, Chicago, IL 60612

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Rush University Medical Center

1653 W. Congress Pky., Chicago, IL 60612

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Clinical Support Staff

Grisell Banducci, AA 

Katie Harris, MMS, PA-C 

Laura Saine, MMS, PA-C 

Education / Certifications

Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Rockford, IL 

Residency
Rush-Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 

Fellowship
University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN 

Professional Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery