Mayin Lin

Mayin Lin, DO, MPH

Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cancer Care, Robotic Surgery, Surgical Care, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Primary Contact

515-247-3266

About

Mayin Lin, D.O., M.P.H., is a colorectal surgeon at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group. She specializes in diseases and surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus. Dr. Lin completed her General Surgery training at New York-Presbyterian/Queens and went on to complete her fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Lin performs complex laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as colonoscopies.

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Cancer Care
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Surgical Care
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Conditions Treated

  • Anorectal conditions
  • Chronic Constipation
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Ileoanal, J-Pouches
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sacral Nerve Stimulator
  • Stomas

Procedures Performed

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

411 Laurel Street
Suite 2100
Des Moines, IA 50314

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Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Com
  • Aetna MA
  • Amerigroup
  • Centivo
  • Corvel
  • Humana
  • Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI)
  • MediGold
  • Multiplan
  • Naphcare
  • Optum Healthcare Solutions
  • Oscar
  • Pace
  • Preferred Health Choice
  • Prison Health
  • Quiktrip
  • Sanford
  • Tricare
  • UBH
  • UHC Com
  • UHC MA
  • VACCN
  • Wellmark Com
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Procedures Performed

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Western University Health Sci College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013)

Provider Ratings

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4.7 out of 5

(30 ratings)

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8 Reviews

05/23/2025

Great!

05/05/2025

I will never go to any one else.

04/03/2025

DR Lyn saw me getting ready to have a new port installed, she stopped and checked on me and took time to talk with me if I had any questions.

03/31/2025

Always on time.

03/28/2025

She was kind, compassionate and made us feel less anxious.

02/14/2025

Awesome work. Thank you.

02/14/2025

A good experience.

01/09/2025

CARE & Compassion
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