My husband threw out his back 8 years ago, and Dr. Lin was able to help him through the healing process. More recently, my husband threw out his back again. I was able to join on his visit with Dr. Lin. The visit was very thorough. Dr. Lin addressed all facets of care and wanted to make sure we were clear on what was going on and how to prevent it, especially in this life stage. My husband was able through go through several PT visits, which have helped greatly. Dr. Lin is a caring person, smart and committed to his patients. His staff members Christina and Abigail are on top of it and make you feel welcomed. I highly recommend Dr. Lin's office to anyone who has struggled with back issues. read more

Really grateful to have been seen by Dr. LIN. He was patient and listening to all my concerns. He is very realistic about the expectations and is not upselling you anything. I thought that was real awesome. I spent like an hour with him and didn't think he would spend that much time with me which I really appreciate. He is worth a visit! read more

Dr. Lin and his PRP therapy restored my surfing career! I tore 3 ligaments in my ankle and it just wasn't healing even after 2 months of rest and 2 months of physical therapy. I'm a 38 year old dentist and extreme sports junkie. I have had lots of injuries over the years but lately I haven't been healing well. Dr. Lin suggested two rounds of PRP in combination with PT and I have to say the results were dramatic. The 1st round took care of the swelling and pain and the 2nd round allowed me to put weight back on it again in the full range of motion. I just went surfing for the first time in 6 months a couple days ago and it was a dream! My ankle feels stable and I had confidence really pushing it. No pain even days later. I cant recommend this procedure enough for those to whom he recommends it. He was honest about what a realistic outcome looked like, what the risks were, and certainly didn't try to "sell" me the treatment. He was attentive when I had questions and very patient and thorough when explaining things. He adjusted the treatment plan as my particular situation needed. His front desk does a lot of jobs and I found them hard to reach at first to get the process started. But once I actually made it in the door to my first appointment they were very accommodating of my schedule both for exams and treatment. You might have to wait a couple minutes when you arrive for your appointment but I never waited more than 10 minutes and I could always hear it was because he was giving the patient ahead of me the same dedication that he then gave me, which I appreciated. For those who this matters (it did to me) he takes his surgical prep and sterilization very seriously. He did my injections via fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance. He talks to you throughout the procedure and uses cryo to make the injections painless. Like literally painless. I was really surprised each time. He did tell me it would be super sore the next day which it definitely was but the pain meds were more than enough and it was feeling good by the 2nd day. I had such a good experience that when I saw him for a follow up yesterday I asked him to take a look at a nagging knee injury that I have and expected him to recommend PRP as well since I had such a good result with my ankle but he didn't. He spent time examining it and recommended PT. Honesty is sometimes a lost thing in this world and that was refreshing. Before my initial visit with Dr. Lin I had paid for exams out of pocket with some high profile surgeons in San Diego and San Francisco because I wasn't sure how the sports medicine was in Hawaii. After my initial consultation with Dr. Lin I decided that I liked him just the same and am SO glad I proceeded with treatment with him. I have recommended him to all my other late 30's sports junkie friends for their ailments as well. I would recommend the same for you. Thanks Dr. Lin! You rock Rasheed read more

I found Doctor Lin and read about his knee program and decided to come in for a consultation as I started having some knee pain last year. The staff was friendly and their office was comfortable. After talking with the doctor I decided to take a chance and get the treatment. I'm glad I did. My knee pain is now way better and almost completely gone! read more

Lost my medical records and reception is a joke. I'm honestly wondering if this is a front for something else.

Kind, compassionate and knowledgeable! Do yourself a favor and get over to his office if you need help. Dr. Lin was able to explain what was going on with my body and how PRP would help heal me. When my back and shoulder were not recovering as anticipated, the Regenexx program and Platelet Rich Plasma injections got me back to doing things I loved to do, going to the gym, hiking and water sports! read more

Dr. Lin is great. He helped expedite the recovery process for my shoulder. I'm so happy that he made time to see me because my rotator cuff really needed it! read more

I saw Dr. Lin for almost a year because I was having daily, progressive neck and shoulder pain. Instead of helping me, he did almost nothing, and each appointment I felt like I had to beg him to take me seriously. Because I wasn't getting the help I needed from Dr. Lin, I tried to manage my pain with acupuncture visits, and after a few months, it was the acupuncturist who finally told me she felt that I needed more serious medical treatment, and a potential MRI to see if there was a more serious issue. I returned to Dr. Lin and had to BEG for an MRI - which he still denied me!! Instead, forcing me to go to see someone who made me do stretches!! I NEVER got the MRI from Dr. Lin and I finally just gave up and moved out of state. Once I established medical care in California, on the FIRST VISIT TO A PMR PHYSICIAN, THEY REFERRED ME TO GET AN MRI. And wouldn't you know it - the MRI showed I had PROGRESSIVE ARTHRITIS in my neck and shoulder. I had begged Dr. Lin for YEARS to take my pain seriously and give me an MRI referral to arrive at an actual diagnosis - and was always denied appropriate medical care - and in the mean time, my arthritis worsened and went undiagnosed and untreated. If you want to go see a doctor who will think you are faking your pain, then Dr. Lin is the guy for you. He is a hack who will deny you care and be grossly negligent. read more

I had an old water-skiiing injury in my shoulder, and Dr. Lin gave me Platelet Rich Plasma injections, using the Regenexx protocols. 10 weeks out it feels great; probably better than it was before (and I have the sense it's still improving)! MUCH better for your joints than steroidal injections. read more

Friendly and compassionate. I sat in with my wife and Dr.Lin is very thorough with his explanations. Dr.Lin seemed very consistent with his goals on treatment. I appreciated his time; I never felt rushed. Harvard Med grad btw ;) read more

Dwight J Lin, MD - Sports Medicine Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Never saw the Doctor, the office staff is unprofessional rude and incompetent, they did not bother to ask for my insurance ID number to check my UHC insurance before my appointment. I had told the receptionist the type of insurance I had, but she did not ask for the the ID number. I prepared for the appointment, I had questions typed up along with health history, relevant tests, etc., made the appointment waited weeks without making any backup appointment. I drove over an hour both ways. I arrive at the office they say they don't take my secondary insurance and tell me to leave even though I offer to pay cash!!! What a horrible way to treat another human being especially one who is ill seeking help. Ick can't recommend anyone so mean - yes the doctor was right there. Terrible experience. Also several of these reviews look fake hopefully Yelp will take them down soon. read more

This YELP Review listing does not show the new address that I have been going to. 1132 Bishop: also know that I live in beautiful, (far from everything but the sun) Ewa Beach. To drive to town w/o traffic is around 40min. So I always plan and schedule my stuff based on what the traffic may be. And this is always explained to people that I make appointments with. Dr. Lin is very knowledgeable, and thorough. He is very meticulous in his work. But time management is a complete anomaly apparently. Been there 3 times. FIRST: not seen for 45min past appt. SECOND: coming in for procedure. Nurse spaces out his busy work to distract from the fact that it is now 15min past appt. Does theBP, HT,WT. typical stuff. Then kicks you back into the lobby.(feels like catch and release). 10 min later (no doc) the nurse takes me to the procedure room and has me undress and put on paper gown and get on table. Laying on my side waiting along for exactly 7 min. (Timed it). Got off the table got dressed and went out to the lobby and waited with my wife. When the nurse FINALLY realized I wasn't in the room he came out get me to go back. "I'll go back if the doctor is in the room." Of course he wasn't. 6 min later the nurse gets me and says doctor is there. Go inside room. Nope. No Docotor. I explain my displeasure at these shinanigins. The doctor walks in shortly. Procedure goes great. Little to no pain at all GOOD JOB DR. LIN!! THIRD: Two week follow up. Arrive early (as I normally do)Put me in room after 16min. When my time on my phone goes off after 10 minutes I go out the receptionist and explain that I have many other responsibilities that require my attention this day and would like to know if i'm going to see the doctor. ...10 minutes later I tell them I have to leave. It is no see secret to that office that i'm perturbed at this point. I even teased-ish them about their no show policies and when they would pay me for the doc no show. I left. NO ONE CALLS, EMAILS, NOTHING to rectify a disatified client. FOURTH: Appointment is at 9. At 830 I called them and asked if they were running late. To my joy I was told "No. You are our first appointment." YEAH!!! I arrive at 8:57. At 9:06 the doctor gets out of the elevator and walks into the lobby. Starting to boil I say, "Don't we have and appointment at 9?" His response : "oh. Ah. Yeah. Ah. We are still closing the other office." 1: WTF does that statement have to do with my question. He could have said kumquat and been as relevant. 2: that wasn't an apology. He didn't even stop to address his FIRST patient of the day AS I STOOD UP WHEN HE WALKED INTO THE LOBBY. I let the "WTF" moment pass. Turned to the receptionists and said, "Tell him he is fired." Dr Lin, I was taught something about 40 years ago and it has served me well: To be on time is to be late. To be early is to be on time. There are very simple solutions to over booking. And I do realize that patients screw this up most of the time because they are.. poopy heads that come in very late and still expect to be seen or don't show at all. But, unfortunately, that is a "you problem". And since you haven't fixed it I will not come back and I will give NOT recommend this office. Dwight, this is MAYBE my third YELP review in my entire life!! Please understand how much the unprofessional attitude of that office can impact people. Not enough to change my religion or sexual orientation, but enough for me to spend my time (that we all know I FEEL is valuable) writing this short novella. read more

Doc is great! Dr.Lin is very attentive to detail and precise in diagnoses. I've seen him over the course of a year and my rehab has been always forward moving. Look forward to when all is done but so far very happy with the service and level of professionalism. Thank you Dr.Lin! read more

I'm thinking the other reviewers might be personal friends of his as well as patients. He seems great at first but in the end is a bit pompous, his staff is uber rude, and in my case, his diagnosis was off. read more

Like other reviews I'm very pleased w Dr. Lin. I appreciate that he is patient and thorough in his explanations. I also like that he's willing to try new ideas & methods. Highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Lin is attentive, assuring, knowledgeable, professional, vigilant, everything an excellent doctor should be.

Dr. Dwight Lin is an excellent doctor! Progressive and cutting edge science, kind, smart, helpful, knowledgeable and so thorough in his assessments. I feel so fortunate to have met him. I am very impressed by him as both a professional and as a person. Highly recommended! read more

Takes his precious time to discuss all aspects of your problem. Compassionate, inspiring and always encouraging to get better. Great doctor but couldn't find source of problem for me. read more