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Summary
Dr. Lian Lim is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with over a decade of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. Lim is fluent in English and brings extensive surgical expertise to her practice.
Dr. Lim is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, with practice locations in San Diego and La Jolla, California. She focuses on treating conditions such as obesity and ventral hernias, including pediatric obesity cases. Her surgical skills include performing laparoscopic procedures and interpreting pathology tests to help guide patient care.
Dr. Lim is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, with practice locations in San Diego and La Jolla, California. She focuses on treating conditions such as obesity and ventral hernias, including pediatric obesity cases. Her surgical skills include performing laparoscopic procedures and interpreting pathology tests to help guide patient care.
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Quick Facts
- 12 years of experience
- speaks English
- Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Lian Lim has 3 locationsScripps Clinic Bariatric and General Surgery Fourth Avenue
4060 4th Ave Ste 330San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (619) 298-9931
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 554-8984
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Scripps Clinic Mission Valley - Building 7425
7425 Mission Valley Rd Ste 202San Diego, CA 92108 Tel: (619) 245-2355
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Anesthesiology | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 12 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 50 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Arabic |
| San Diego , CA | El Centro , CA | San Diego , CA | La Jolla , CA |
| Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine | Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lian Lim
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Lian Lim has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Lian Lim holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 2014.
NPI Number
Lian Lim's NPI number is 1760801237.
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- What languages does Lian Lim speak?
- Lian Lim speaks English.
- Where is Lian Lim's office located?
- Lian Lim's office is located at 4060 4th Ave Ste 330, San Diego, CA, 92103.
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