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Elaine Lim, PA-C

Elaine Lim, PA-C

Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Ste B-1, Walnut Creek, CA
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Elaine Lim completed her undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley in Integrative Biology. After graduation, she worked at Golden State Dermatology (formerly East Bay Skin Cancer Center) with Dr. Jeffrey Bortz and Patricia Loo PA-C. Elaine’s experience as a medical and surgical assistant inspired her to become a dermatology physician assistant. She earned her dual Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master in Public Health from Touro University, California. During her clinical rotations, Elaine received specialized training in general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology as well as in general surgery and plastic/reconstructive surgery. Now, as a physician assistant, Elaine returned to Golden State Dermatology with special interests in skin cancer screenings and assisting in Mohs micrographic surgery. Elaine Lim is nationally certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), licensed by the State of California’s Physician Assistant Board, and is a fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). She also holds memberships in the California Dermatology Physician Assistant Society (CDPAS), California of Physician Assistants (CAPA), and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
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About Elaine Lim

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Elaine Lim completed her undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley in Integrative Biology. After graduation, she worked at Golden State Dermatology (formerly East Bay Skin Cancer Center) with Dr. Jeffrey Bortz and Patricia Loo PA-C. Elaine’s experience as a medical and surgical assistant inspired her to become a dermatology physician assistant. She earned her dual Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master in Public Health from Touro University, California. During her clinical rotations, Elaine received specialized training in general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology as well as in general surgery and plastic/reconstructive surgery. Now, as a physician assistant, Elaine returned to Golden State Dermatology with special interests in skin cancer screenings and assisting in Mohs micrographic surgery. Elaine Lim is nationally certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), licensed by the State of California’s Physician Assistant Board, and is a fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). She also holds memberships in the California Dermatology Physician Assistant Society (CDPAS), California of Physician Assistants (CAPA), and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

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Benign or precancerous skin growths
Acute skin infection
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Acute skin infection

Office location

Golden State Dermatology Walnut Creek, Ygnacio Valley Road
2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Ste B-1, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Education and training

  • Touro University California, Master's in Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1982267290

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Elaine Lim's office is located at 2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.

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Elaine Lim is certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

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Elaine Lim frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Elaine Lim on their profile.

What languages does Elaine Lim speak?

Elaine Lim speaks English.

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