Dr Yu-Min Lin is a Consultant Geriatrician working at Middlemore Hospital since 2012.

Originally from Taiwan, he moved to New Zealand in 1988 and therefore speaks fluent Mandarin.

He obtained his medical degree from Otago University.

He underwent dual specialist training in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in the Auckland region.

He has a broad interest in General Geriatrics, however has a passion for dementia in particular.

He is the lead Geriatrician working with the pilot “Memory Team” in developing a regional dementia pathway at Counties Manukau Health.

Another passion for him is to help the Chinese people of Auckland to increase their health awareness.

Since 2013 he has been involved with sessions on World TV speaking on a variety of issues including cerebrovascular disease, dementia and osteoporosis.