Erik Linn, MD

Erik Linn, MD

Family Medicine, Urgent Care

Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact

(208) 302-6600

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Family Medicine
  • Urgent Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Saint Alphonsus Family Medicine Karcher

11035 Karcher Rd
Nampa, ID 83651

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Family Medicine Karcher

Saint Alphonsus Urgent Care Sister Catherine Way

1150 N Sister Catherine Way
Nampa, ID 83687

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Saint Alphonsus Urgent Care Sister Catherine Way

Saint Alphonsus Urgent Care Meridian Health Plaza

3025 W Cherry Ln
Ste A
Meridian, ID 83642

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday
8:00am - 7:30pm
Saint Alphonsus Urgent Care Meridian Health Plaza

About

Born and raised in Pocatello, Dr. Erik Linn completed his board certification in Family Medicine with the intent to become a Primary Care Provider within a community based practice. He is interested in many types of medicine including primary care, pediatrics and adolescent care. Dr. Linn enjoys cycling, ultimate Frisbee, photography, theology, Boise State Football, music, cooking and traveling. With his comprehensive attention to the physical and well as emotional health of his patients, we are confident Dr. Linn will be an asset to our care team.
 

Philosophy of Care

An individual's health is a result of physical, mental, and spiritual influences. I care for every patient with each of these in mind and seek to form therapeutic relationships through patient-centered approaches to preventative medicine as well as acute and chronic disease management. I look forward to serving you and your family.
 

2024 Patients' Choice Award Winner 2020 Patients' Choice Award Winner

Conditions Treated

  • Wellness screenings & prevention
  • Sports physicals
  • Specialist referral
  • Nutrition
  • Medication prescription
  • Lab services & X-ray
  • Immunizations
  • Colds & flu
  • Acute & chronic condition care

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Medical School:
University of Utah School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Family Medicine, Board Certified

Provider Groups

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(282 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

131 Reviews

10/29/2025

Best Ever. He actually listens and he has helped me for years. I know if I should need him in an emergency, he would be there for me.

10/28/2025

As always, Dr. Linn was thorough, friendly. and professional.

10/28/2025

He is friendly and honest.

10/27/2025

He shows that he cares about what I am going through. He is good about following up. I trust him.

10/27/2025

My experience with Dr. Linn has been very positive and I feel comfortable having him as my doctor.

10/22/2025

I don't know if you read these but if you do; Dr. Linn, I hope you know how much of a gem you are in the medical world. You are truly an incredible doctor and I appreciate you more than words can describe!

10/20/2025

always follows thur.

10/19/2025

Great Dr.

10/17/2025

Good dr

10/14/2025

Dr. Linn will listen to a person, then communicate with suggestions; never forcing you to do something you would not agree with. He asks your opinion on what he suggests as treatment. In short; a very good Doctor!

10/14/2025

I think he is a very good doctor,I think I need to listen more in tensely.

10/13/2025

Just keep up the good work, Doc!

10/13/2025

Easy to talk to

10/09/2025

Dr Linn is the best doctor I've ever had .

10/09/2025

He gives plenty of opportunity for me to ask questions, express my feelings and give my opinion about options that are open to me. Always pleasant and cordial.

10/08/2025

I can't begin to say enough great things about this Dr. He is by far the best PCP I have ever had and I am 65yrs old. I'm a retired RN, and we are not easy to please. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, and listens to your concerns. I trust him completely with all of my Healthcare needs. If he ever leaves this practice, I would have to simply follow.

10/07/2025

His the BEST!!!

10/06/2025

No way I'd ever think of going anywhere else. If he leaves this facility, I'll simply follow where he goes.

10/03/2025

He listened to me and trying to help me with some stuff. He's a really good doctor.

10/03/2025

Dr. Linn is a wonderful doctor for our whole family. Highly recommend him.

10/01/2025

I always enjoy my wellness visits with Dr. Linn. He is positive, caring, a great listener, explains well, and helps to set my health goals for the next year.

09/29/2025

Thanks for the concern and patience with his patients

09/26/2025

Very Good

09/22/2025

Possesses empathy

09/19/2025

Highly recommend

09/17/2025

Very thorough, and listened to any of my concerns

09/12/2025

Dr. Linn was filling in for my regular doctor, Dr. Mendenhall. He explained everything in detail, about my condition and what i needed to do. All of my concerns and questions were answered and I left feeling less worried, concerned.

09/12/2025

Dr. Linn answers all your questions and explains things I don't understand very well. He takes time to make sure you understand his answers.

09/11/2025

Estamos muy contentos con el Dr. Linn, excelente profesional y un gran ser humano.

09/10/2025

I trust him

09/05/2025

Dr. Linn is so incredibly busy/booked up, there is a waiting time to get an appointment. That of course is no fault of his whatsoever. He never made me feel rushed at all. He was very attentive to detail and answered all of my questions.

09/05/2025

Dr Linn is a great doctor and person.

09/04/2025

Absolutely professional experience

09/03/2025

Please make sure you keep him.

09/03/2025

He truly cares about our health.

09/02/2025

Excellent at listening and always providing options for me.

08/20/2025

He is the best doctor i have ever had in my 82 years of life. Kind: compassionate and very knowledgeable.

08/18/2025

Always a pleasure to be around and genuinely invested in my child

08/18/2025

I appreciate that when I go in for a quarterly check up that we discuss my overall health in all areas and not just the primary reason. I feel cared about and that I'm heard.

08/17/2025

Dr Linn is the most caring doctor I have ever met. I like how he uses my input to provide the best care and treatment going forward. Several times he has seen to it that I get into other specialists when urgently needed to. He always takes the time to listen and follow up when needed and that's why I put my complete trust in him to see that I get the best treatment possible.

08/09/2025

Dr Linn is always very courteous and easy to talk with about my medical issues. He is very thorough and makes you feel like you are in good hands when it comes to your medical care.

08/08/2025

Dr Linn is always a pleasure to visit. He listens and cares about my medical issues.

08/08/2025

Dr. Linn has always been wiling and able to listen to my concerns and has demonstrated over the years his ability to diagnose and treat my problems successully.He makes me feel like we both are a team and values my input to treat whatever condition I have.

08/06/2025

In addition to the previous comments, Dr. Linn always gives me an opportunity to ask questions and answers them.

08/04/2025

He listens and he really cares about you.

08/01/2025

Answered all my questions with information that was useful and easy to understand. Very personable and interested in what I am doing as far as work and interests.

07/30/2025

Doctor Linn is very kind and patient. He makes me feel comfortable

07/26/2025

Very good

07/25/2025

Very understanding and helpful

07/23/2025

Friendly, competent, listened to my concerns, issued my prescriptions promptly.

07/22/2025

It was a great visit all around

07/17/2025

need more erik linn's

07/15/2025

What an awesome doctor!!!!! Thank you

07/15/2025

Dr. Linn is amazing! He listens, and always supports our decisions. He is always supportive of our decisions, but will tell us that in his medical opinion something may be needed that we didn't want to do. It is done is such a way that there is no threat, just great advise.

07/09/2025

A very good Dr. no complaints

06/24/2025

Very thorough, kind, knowledgeable, compassionate.

06/23/2025

Dr Linn is a wonderful doctor and I really appreciate his compassion and understanding.

06/23/2025

Really aopreciate doctor Lynn

06/19/2025

Linn a legend imo

06/13/2025

I want someone to hear me about the chronic fatigue and no one seems to want to see if they can help. It's very real and no one hears me. Felt more like I was being a bother.

06/13/2025

Dr. Linn is 150% the best PCP I've ever been a patient with, hard to find great doctors that truly care.

06/10/2025

Our experience with Dr. Linn has always been perfect.

06/10/2025

I trust him completely with my health issues.

06/05/2025

Dr Linn is definitely worth waiting to see, as evidenced by how far out his appointments are booked. If you go into the My Chart and check everyday, you can oftentimes get an appointment much faster.

05/29/2025

Dr. Linn is very proactive and answered all my concerns

05/28/2025

He is the best!

05/26/2025

Very professional and comforting.

05/22/2025

Nothing additional

05/20/2025

Dr. Linn has been supportive.

05/15/2025

Dr. linn is an incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable physician. He took the time to listen to my concerns and provided thorough explanations of my treatment options. I felt comfortable and supported throughout my visit. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a trustworthy and attentive doctor!"

05/15/2025

Thank you for caring.

05/15/2025

understanding and thorough

05/14/2025

Personable, knowledgeable, pkeasent

05/13/2025

Thank you! Visiting the doctor is not always a good experience, but with Dr. Linn and his support staff, we have always had great experiences. Thank you!!!

05/12/2025

Dr. Erik Linn is very patient and listens to his patient's concerns. I appreciate that he makes me feel like I matter as a person.

05/05/2025

Dr Linn and staff are in my opinion the best. They care, listen and spend time with you. They are very concerned about your well being.

05/01/2025

I'll go to my grave with what I saw on my phone that made me blush Dr Linn

05/01/2025

I highly recommend and appreciate the time, care, and professionalism, that Dr Linn gives, in understanding and knowing what is needed at each visit. He listens, follows-through well, with a solution, plan, and follow-up. As my primary provider, he articulates well all the different aspects of health care and medicine, and works with me to find the best solution to my benefit and health care needs.

04/24/2025

Integrity

04/17/2025

Very thorough

04/16/2025

I've been seeing Dr Linn for several years and he has been so helpful and understanding. I trust him completely.

04/16/2025

Spent time explaining things in a helpful way

04/15/2025

Dr. Linn is a very good doctor and has very good staff. Idaho best

04/15/2025

Please make sure he never leaves!

04/14/2025

Dr. Linn is a very good doctor and has very good staff. Idaho best

04/10/2025

Thank you, Dr Linn and staff?

04/08/2025

Dr Linn always listens and offers great advice

04/07/2025

Shawn Allen has been so helpful to me Iwould give him an A+. So glad I connected with him.

04/03/2025

dr linn is always explaining everything and doesn't rush in and out, he takes him time to make sure you understand everything

03/25/2025

Good

03/18/2025

Please make sure Dr. Linn stays!

03/12/2025

Very helpful

03/11/2025

Dr linn is very thorough. Spends a great amount of time with you and explains in detail about your situation.

03/10/2025

Great dr.

03/08/2025

I have been with Dr. Linn for several years now and I have always been happy with the results of each visit.

03/07/2025

He is great!

03/07/2025

He is amazing

03/04/2025

Excellent care, professional manner, demonstrated knowledge, involved me in treatment decisions. I have been seeing Dr. Linn for ten years.

02/26/2025

Love the help we have received over and over

02/26/2025

Next appointment for wellness check scheduled for October 2025

02/25/2025

dr linn is fabulous

02/24/2025

Great job

02/21/2025

Dr. Linn listens, discusses, provides information and helps make the best decision possible.

02/17/2025

Dr. Linn is great!

02/15/2025

Dr linn has a way of making you feel like your his only patient for the day

02/14/2025

I feel like you did a very great job

02/14/2025

Provider was very clear and showed compassion

02/12/2025

DR LINN ALWAYS GIVES A GREAT EXAM AND LISTENS TO MY CONCERNS. HE IS ALWAYS UP ON THE LATESTS VACCINES I SHOULD BE TAKING. HIS BEDSIDE MANNER IS EXTREMELY GOOD. I KNOW I'M IN GOOD HANDS WHEN SEEING HIM.

02/11/2025

This was my son's first visit

02/10/2025

Can we get coffee out in waiting room

01/28/2025

None

01/27/2025

The best care !

01/27/2025

Dr. Linn was unrushed in his visit with me. He was incredibly thorough, explained things well, asked good questions, and listened to me well.

01/24/2025

I've never had a more attentive and intentional primary doctor. I'll never switch.

01/22/2025

Things are very difficult for us at this time and Dr. Linn has made sure he spends the time necessary to treat our personal/emotional comfort as well as medical.

01/22/2025

Dr Linn listens - really listens - and is able to talk down to my understanding level.

01/22/2025

De Linn is an excellent doctor. I've never had an experience as good as this. He is very attentive. He gives me reasonable plans. He works with my preferences for making health changes. Will never change docs.

01/17/2025

No results from my compliant

01/14/2025

Very good medical group

01/13/2025

The best

01/10/2025

Have cofffeein waiting room

12/30/2024

The wait in the exam room was too long

12/23/2024

Dr. Linn has turned around my experience with visiting the doctor. I'm no longer anxious when going to the doctor.

12/19/2024

Excellent care

12/12/2024

Dr. Linn never seems to be in a hurry. He always seems assured that he has tried to answer my questions.

12/11/2024

Spent plenty of time explaining and making sure I would get the care I needed. Was very concerned about my health.

12/11/2024

BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY 78 YEARS VERY HELPFUL AND EXPLAINS EVERYTING CLEARLY. 1ST CLASS GENTLEMAN

12/04/2024

Excellent provider! Takes the time to actually listen to your concerns and is very thorough with his exam and explanations!

10/30/2024

Dr. Linn is an excellent doctor. He is very thorough and really listens. I am so thankful that we found him.

10/25/2024

Dr. Linn is very attentive to your concerns and is very thorough. He spends plenty of time on your appointment to hear you and explain things.

10/12/2024

Great
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