Dr. Andrew Linn
After finishing medical school at the University of California San Diego, Dr Linn stayed on an additional year to train in general surgery. From here he traveled to Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, where he performed an anesthesiology residency, and served as chief resident, after which he continued on for fellowship in Pain Management.
After returning to his native California Dr. Linn served as the Department Chair of Pain Medicine at Dignity Health/Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento until 2021 before leaving to start his own practice.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Linn is dedicated to advancing the field of Pain Management through education and community outreach. He remains at the forefront of medical advancements, continuously seeking innovative solutions to enhance patient care and improve treatment options. Dr. Linn offers a holistic approach to pain management, integrating medical, interventional, and alternative therapies to optimize outcomes and promote long-term wellness.
Education & Training
1999-2003
Medical School at the University of California at San Diego
2003-2004
Internship in General Surgery at the University of California at San Diego
2004-2007
Residency in Anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2006-2007
Chief Resident in Anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2007-2008
Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Research Publications
Peripherally active mu-opioid receptor antagonists.
Article examining the effectiveness of a certain class of medications used to treat constipation in patients using opioids chronically to treat pain.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Book chapter in pain textbook describing trigeminal neuralgia, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options
Awards
2017-2020
Top Pain Management Physician by Sacramento Magazine