Biographical summary
Linda X. Yin, M.D., is a head and neck cancer and reconstructive surgeon. Cancers in the head and neck region often take away structures that give people a sense of identity and the ability to speak and eat. Dr. Yin understands the toll that cancer takes on a patient; she has a passion not only for treating the underlying disease, but also to bring back form and function after treatment.
Dr. Yin grew up in New York City and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated at the top of her class from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed her surgical training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and underwent advanced fellowship training in head and neck oncology and microvascular (free flap) reconstruction at the University of Michigan. Her clinical excellence and compassion for patients has been recognized with the Barbara Bush Distinguished Fellowship Award.
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Yin actively engages in research and education activities within the department. She has dedicated her research career to improving quality of life for patients after cancer treatment. As an expert in the field, she has authored over 60 publications and multiple book chapters and speaks frequently at national meetings. She hopes to use her skills and knowledge to help people with cancer navigate their journeys toward healing.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Treatment of new and recurrent cancers of the oral cavity
- De-escalated treatment of HPV-associated oropharyngeal (tonsil and base of tongue) cancer
- Complex microvascular (free flap) reconstruction after cancer surgery
- Treatment of new and recurrent larynx cancer
- Minimally invasive approaches to salivary gland tumors
- Transoral robotic surgery for removal of tonsil and tongue tumors
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2023
Fellow - Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular ReconstructionDepartment of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan
- 2022
ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2017
MDThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- 2012
BA - English with Cinema Studies, Biologic Basis of BehaviorCollege of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2023
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2021
Barbara Bush Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo Clinic
- 2017
Alpha Omega Alpha
- 2012
Summa Cum LaudeCollege of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania
- 2012
Phi Beta Kappa
- 2008
FinalistIntel Science and Talent Search
- 2008
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Head and Neck Society
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications