Lin, George

George Lin, MD, PhD

Laboratory Director
Lin, George

George Lin, MD, PhD is a dermatopathologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group and is board-certified in Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology.

Dr. Lin received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. He earned his MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine where he was the recipient of the Balduin Lucke Memorial Prize for Meritorious Research in Experimental Medicine and Biology as well as the Stuart Mudd Award for Excellence in Microbiology and studied cellular and molecular biology and virology.

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About George Lin, MD, PhD

George Lin, MD, PhD is a dermatopathologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group and is board-certified in Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology.

Dr. Lin received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. He earned his MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine where he was the recipient of the Balduin Lucke Memorial Prize for Meritorious Research in Experimental Medicine and Biology as well as the Stuart Mudd Award for Excellence in Microbiology and studied cellular and molecular biology and virology.

He completed a residency in Anatomic Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, MA, and a fellowship in Dermatopathology in the Harvard Medical School Combined Dermatopathology Fellowship Program with rotations at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Lin is a member of the Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology, American Society of Dermatopathology, and United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.

Prior to joining Schweiger Dermatology group, Dr. Lin was the Vice-Chair of Anatomic Pathology, Director of Dermatopathology, and Director of Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, and was previously at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, for nearly 8 years where he practiced anatomic pathology and dermatopathology and served as the medical director of Geisinger Regional Laboratories – Woodbine.

Before residency training, Dr. Lin was a founder of a vaccine development company, Biological Mimetics, Inc., in Frederick, MD, that was formed with scientists from the National Institutes of Health – National Cancer Institute and served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the company for more than 10 years as well as being a member of the board of directors until 2015. He is an inventor of several patents in the field of virology and has authored more than 25 scientific publications.

Dr. Lin has extensive experience in anatomic pathology with expertise in dermatopathology and bone and soft tissue pathology.

Education & Training

  • A.B from Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
  • MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency in Anatomic Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
  • Fellowship in Dermatopathology in the Harvard Medical School Combined Dermatopathology Fellowship Program with rotations at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.

Experience

  • Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology
  • Was the Vice-Chair of Anatomic Pathology, Director of Dermatopathology, and Director of Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
  • Was previously at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, for nearly 8 years where he practiced anatomic pathology and dermatopathology and served as the medical director of Geisinger Regional Laboratories – Woodbine
  • A founder of a vaccine development company, Biological Mimetics, Inc., in Frederick, MD
  • Served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the company for more than 10 years as well as being a member of the board of directors until 2015
  • Inventor of several patents in the field of virology
  • Authored more than 25 scientific publications

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At Schweiger Dermatology Group, we believe no one should wait to feel confident in their own skin. That's why we're committed to delivering The Ultimate Patient Experience—expert care that's fast, compassionate, and seamless. Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010 to eliminate long wait times for high quality dermatologists, we've grown into the nation's leading dermatology practice, with hundreds of locations across the country and millions of satisfied patients. We offer medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, as well as allergy services—in modern, state-of-the-art offices. Most new patients are seen within days, and we accept most insurances and handle billing for you. Whether it's a skin concern or a cosmetic goal, we make it easy to get the care you need—without the wait.