Ioan "John" Lina, MD
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-2820
UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Lone Tree
720-848-2200
Provider Expertise
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is centered on treating each patient with compassion, respect, and honesty. I believe that healing begins with listening—understanding a patient’s story, values, and goals allows me to provide care that is both evidence-based and deeply personal. I am committed to delivering patient-centered care grounded in the latest evidence, while continually advancing our understanding of disease through research and innovation. I see every patient encounter as an opportunity to learn, improve, and translate discoveries into better outcomes for those I serve.
Conditions & Treatments
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Aging Voice (Vocal fold atrophy), Airway disorders, Airway masses, Airway noises/obstruction, Benign vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts, Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction, Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing), Globus sensation, Glottic stenosis and glottic webs, Hoarseness, Infectious laryngitis, Laryngeal cancer, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Muscle tension dysphonia, Posterior glottic stenosis, Professional Voice Problems, Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), Resonance disorders, Spasmodic dysphonia, Subglottic stenosis, Sulcus Vocalis, Supraglottic stenosis, Tracheal stenosis, Transgender voice for Adults, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Vocal tremor, Voice disorders, Zenker’s diverticulum
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
Outside of the hospital, I enjoy hiking, playing pickleball, and flea marketing. I also enjoy spending time with my wife, Abby, and our two cats.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine (2017)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Johns Hopkins University (MD) (2012)
Residency Program
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program (2024)
Fellowships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program (2025)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research focuses on investigating innovative therapeutics, biomaterials, and diagnostic tools to further our understanding of laryngotracheal stenosis, a group of disorders which result in airway obstruction. He brings his passion for innovation to the clinic ensuring an individualized multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with voice, airway and swallowing disorders using surgical and nonsurgical methods.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2831
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include treatment of voice disorders, complex dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), endoscopic management of laryngeal cancers, airway reconstruction, and diseases of the upper airway. I am also interested in office based laryngeal, airway, and swallowing interventions.