Boulder County & North Metro Neurosurgery
Chih-Ta Lin, MD, FAANS
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Practice Department of Neurosurgery University of Colorado School of Medicine
Chih-Ta Lin, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon employed by CU Medicine and a Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Practice in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Before joining CU Medicine, he held academic appointments at Indiana University and Case Western Reserve University and practiced neurosurgery in Lafayette, Colorado. His clinical interests include brain tumors, traumatic brain and spinal injuries, degenerative spine disorders, and complex spinal deformity. At UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, Dr. Lin has helped establish cranial surgical services and expand access to specialized brain and spine care for patients from Boulder County and the northern Denver metropolitan area.
About the Provider
Chih-Ta Lin, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon employed by CU Medicine and a Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Practice in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. His clinical practice encompasses both brain and spine surgery, with particular interests in brain tumors, traumatic brain and spinal injuries, degenerative spinal disorders, and complex spinal deformity.
Dr. Lin earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2010 and completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center in 2017. He subsequently served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Indiana University School of Medicine and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Before joining the University of Colorado in 2026, he practiced neurosurgery at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, Colorado, serving patients in Boulder County and surrounding communities.
Since joining the University of Colorado Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Lin has played a central role in establishing and expanding comprehensive neurosurgical services at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont. His work has included developing cranial surgical capabilities for selected brain conditions and expanding access to complex spinal procedures. He has also helped expand outpatient neurosurgical services in Boulder, Broomfield, and Longmont, allowing more patients to receive appropriate evaluation and treatment closer to home.
Dr. Lin works closely with neurosurgical subspecialists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to coordinate care for patients requiring additional expertise. This collaboration helps connect community-based care with specialized academic services for complex cranial and spinal conditions.
His academic and research experience includes publications involving brain tumors, brain metastases, hydrocephalus, subdural hematomas, and traumatic neurological injuries. He has also contributed to neurosurgical education and the training of medical professionals throughout his career.
In addition to clinical care, Dr. Lin participates in neurosurgical trauma quality improvement and the development of evidence-based treatment pathways for traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and spinal fractures. He also contributes to the education and mentorship of advanced practice providers, nurses, emergency medicine clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Dr. Lin emphasizes thoughtful clinical evaluation, individualized treatment recommendations, and clear communication. His goal is to help patients and families understand their conditions, consider appropriate surgical and nonsurgical options, and make informed decisions about their care.
Clinical Expertise & Interests
Brain & Cranial Surgery
Brain tumors, selected skull-base conditions, traumatic brain injuries, and other cranial disorders requiring neurosurgical evaluation.
Complex Spine Surgery
Degenerative cervical and lumbar conditions, spinal stenosis, disc herniation, spinal instability, deformity, and selected complex reconstruction.
Neurosurgical Trauma
Brain and spine trauma care, evidence-based clinical pathways, expanded cranial services at Longs Peak Hospital, and coordination with academic subspecialists when needed.
Expanding Access to Cranial Neurosurgical Care
At UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, Dr. Lin has played a central role in establishing and expanding cranial neurosurgical services, allowing patients with selected brain conditions to receive specialized surgical care closer to home.
He also works closely with neurosurgical colleagues at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to coordinate care for patients requiring additional subspecialty expertise.
Education & Training
Neurosurgery Residency
University of Vermont Medical Center
Medical Degree
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Undergraduate Education
Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey
Board Certification
Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgeons
Academic Appointment
Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Practice
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Professional Memberships
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
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Practice Locations
Boulder
CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center Boulder · Outpatient clinic
Broomfield
CU Medicine Neurosurgery Broomfield · Outpatient clinic
Longs Peak Hospital
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital / Neurosciences Longmont · Hospital-based care
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