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Ferra Lin-Duffy,

D.O., F.A.C.O.S.

Breast Surgeon; Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, City of Hope Arcadia and City of Hope® South Pasadena

4.9 (129 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Arcadia
301 West Huntington Drive, Suite 400
Arcadia, CA 91007
City of Hope South Pasadena
209 Fair Oaks Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Specialties
Breast Surgical Oncology
Education
Medical school:

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY

Residency:

Surgery - Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery
About Me

Ferra Lin-Duffy, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., is a breast surgeon who cares for patients at City of Hope® locations in Arcadia and South Pasadena. She believes in a team-based approach, working closely with patients, their families and their care teams to offer advanced, minimally invasive surgical options for breast cancer.

Dr. Lin-Duffy earned her medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York, and completed her general surgery residency at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. She then pursued a specialized fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Arkansas.

She has published several research articles in her field and is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese, Dr. Lin-Duffy has also participated in medical mission trips to American Samoa and the Dominican Republic.

Patient reviews
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Apr 12, 2026
5.0
"Wonderful doctor! Caring and compassionate yet straightforward and clear in discussing difficult diagnosis."
Mar 26, 2026
5.0
"Satisfied"
Mar 20, 2026
5.0
"A very professional doctor!!"
Mar 20, 2026
5.0
"Loved finding City of Hope"
Mar 6, 2026
5.0
"My first appt with Dr Lin-Duffy was great. I will see her again after my MRI is done to go over results and surgery next steps for my breast cancer.,"
Feb 18, 2026
5.0
"I love Dr Lin-Duffy. She is great. I referred her to my sister."
Jan 21, 2026
5.0
"Dr and staff were exception with care"
Dec 31, 2025
5.0
"Everyone has been supportive & helpful"
Dec 31, 2025
5.0
"Still need to follow up with doctor on options and next steps"
Nov 28, 2025
4.9
"Good"
Nov 28, 2025
4.9
"Good"
Nov 3, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Lin-Duffy was absolutely wonderful! I hope she will be care provider in the future"
Oct 27, 2025
5.0
"Exceptional care and service"
Oct 9, 2025
5.0
"Great experience"
Oct 9, 2025
5.0
"Everyone there very professional and great"
Sep 3, 2025
5.0
"Very good"
Sep 3, 2025
5.0
"Very good"
Aug 16, 2025
5.0
"Great staff"
Aug 16, 2025
5.0
"Doctor very thorough"
Jul 28, 2025
5.0
"I was extremely impressed by the professionalism and empathy shown by this provider."
Jul 28, 2025
5.0
"This doctor has excellent communication skills and give both detailed and understandable explanations."
Jun 25, 2025
5.0
"Great services"
Jun 25, 2025
5.0
"City of hope has great reputation"