What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.08
Average wait time
4.16
Bedside manner
4.27
“Dr. Lim was very thorough during our first appointment, going over my medical history and importing my records into her management system. We discussed things in some detail, and came up with possible explanations (though without a specialist's opinion (which she recommended I seek out) nothing is concrete) for my situation.”
Initials hiddenMore than 1 year ago
“Mabel is extremely patient and careful every time I visit. I never feel rushed and I feel like she really understands my problems when I explain them. ”
Wei Cheng C.November 29, 2016
About Dr. Mabel Lim
Dr. Mabel Lim is a primary care/family practice physician proudly serving the Oakland and entire East Bay community. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Medicine 1 and completed residencies at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Saint Vincent Hospital in Internal Medicine, and the University of California, Davis. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Lim is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and is currently accepting new patients.
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Office location
Dr. Mabel Lim, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Medicine 1, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center (Residency)
- Saint Vincent Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine
- University of California, Davis (Residency)
Languages spoken
- English
- Burmese
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- Chinese (Fujian)
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1336292994
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.08
Wait time
4.16
Bedside manner
4.27
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Had a great visit! Always reluctant to see a doctor, but Mabel Lim was very kind and courteous, and made the trip worth it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
BAD! BAD!BAD!
She came late about two hours.
She has a guy stood besise her, I don't know what this guy doing there.
January 7, 2023Initials hidden
Really like Dr. Lim -- she's super nice and got me taken care of. Would def recommend her for anyone living in Oakland.
October 22, 2012Suzanne L.Verified patient
she is very friendly and took care of my problem as it should. I would definitely go back for my other health issues
More than 1 year agoHabibou K.Verified patient
Extremely unqualified; she was rude and did not understand how to treat her patient from a professional stance.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
It was petty quick and efficient. Wish she did more of a thorough check up than I hoped for a physical.
January 11, 2015Initials hidden
Dr lim was ok but her assistant was a little loud and rude over the phone with the insurance company
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Really kind and welcoming. Wait time was awhile but it might have been because I was a new patient.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very cordial and nice. Small office but very comfortable and clean. Will be sure to return.
More than 1 year agoKathee K.Verified patient
Keeps you waiting for about an hour. Works on weekends though which is a requirement for me.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I felt comfortable and well attended to. The front desk is also very lovely and polite.
More than 1 year agoMayela S.Verified patient
She was very nice but this was only my first appointment. And she was running behind.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Lim has moved to a nicer office close by and now takes credit cards. Same great dr.
November 7, 2012Pedro G.Verified patient
Dr. Lim is very kind and listened to what is going with me. She helped a great deal.
More than 1 year agoEZ
Dr. Lim took the time to listen to exactly what was going on with me and was so kind!
February 2, 2012JC
I needed a doctor who speaks Chinese and Dr. Lim helped me so very much! CARING
February 2, 2012PPL
Not enough professional treatment that make me worried about her diagnosis
More than 1 year agoIgor G.Verified patient
Great staff, friendly people, Dr. Mabel Lim was friendly and very helpful.
October 8, 2015Initials hidden
Loved it. Will happily come here again next time I need to see a doctor.
July 11, 2018Isaiah S.Verified patient
Dr Lim is a very pleasant person and has a caring, professional manner.
January 12, 2014Jonathan S.Verified patient
Everything's perfect. But only the waiting time is a little long.
June 5, 2014Jin G.Verified patient
Totally unprofessional. Would not recommend this doctor to anyone.
April 4, 2019Kamil K.Verified patient
She listened to everything I said and was kind and Very helpful.
October 9, 2015Caitlin D.Verified patient
Brian is very helpful!
March 17, 2020Jimlen R.Verified patient
Great she was very good and I will be back.
October 11, 2019Elbert S.Verified patient
She was very rude disrespectful came 1 hour plus late she didn’t wanna seems was just tellin me anything was wrong with me this lady is disrespectful and rude
January 18, 2019Tiana M.Verified patient
Dr. Lim is amazing and has been a great doctor.
July 11, 2018Josh W.Verified patient
She was inputting the previous patient's information right in front of me, while asking me questions and then making me repeat myself because she clearly wasn't paying attention. Talked a LOT about astrology which extended the appointment time significantly. Didn't listen and talked over me.
March 8, 2018Initials hidden
Second visit. Felt welcomed and heard.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Mabel is extremely patient and careful every time I visit. I never feel rushed and I feel like she really understands my problems when I explain them.
November 29, 2016Wei Cheng C.Verified patient
Dr. Lim was very thorough during our first appointment, going over my medical history and importing my records into her management system. We discussed things in some detail, and came up with possible explanations (though without a specialist's opinion (which she recommended I seek out) nothing is concrete) for my situation.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
very nice and helpful, found my problem quickly
November 14, 2016Conan S.Verified patient
She is amazing! She is very concerend about me. This was my first visit, so I was nervous. I'm glad I went. She wants me healthy, so I will follow her health plan for me.
November 8, 2016Charlotte S.Verified patient
I love my new doctor, she is great.
June 29, 2016Miguel A. N.Verified patient
So sweet and she really cares about her patients!
June 7, 2016Tamika C.Verified patient
I will try another doctor
May 23, 2016Initials hidden
The other reviews are pretty accurate- She is a good doctor to use if you need to have your appointment on a Saturday.
Pros: I got lost getting to the office and was pretty late. They squeezed me in anyway, which I REALLY appreciated. After I got into the exam room, she was very interested in me and did not seem rushed, even though she was behind. She filled the prescription I needed and sent it to the pharmacy right away.
Cons: When I first arrived, I could hear her and the previous patient having a yelling match in the back. They eventually asked that patient to leave the office. The location is hard to get to- I took one wrong turn and ended up going through a tunnel to Alameda, which caused me to be 20 minutes late to my appointment. Don't try to park right next to the office!
May 22, 2016Initials hidden
She was friendly, but didn't do any sort of checking up on me. It was mainly just chatting about my diet and symptoms. She does focus more on a nutritional approach to recovery. She's not big on tests or medicine in general.
March 16, 2016Drew S.Verified patient
Dr. Lim is amazing, she takes the time to talk about life and food and diet and work and how it all relates to health aside from what I'm there to see her about. She remembers me and isn't turn style, and has a easy schedule to book which is so hard to find in SF. As my family doctor, I find her very comfortable, and I would highly recommend her as a general physician!
March 2, 2016Willie Todd C.Verified patient
Every time I went to see Dr Mabel Lim the wait time was 30 minutes to an hour. Each time there was something crazy going on such as her yelling on the phone in the back when her patients waiting could hear her. When I would go in and see her she was very unprofessional and one time she was even eating while talking to me. The last straw with Mabel Lim was when it took her a month to call me with test results and when she didn't show up for the follow up appointment.
More than 1 year agoMadison M.Verified patient
she is so helpful and friendlly
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was dismissive and judgmental when she found out what my salary was. She was also not careful with her instruments which in turn caught on my skin and was very painful. Overall dissatisfied and left with a feeling of a back-alley check up.
December 7, 2015Initials hidden
It was great. I felt right at home and comfortable. She is amazing. Highly recommended, warm and personable. Professional and knowledgeable I look forward to more visits.
November 6, 2015Jalonnie J.Verified patient
Great professionalism
July 28, 2015Michael L.Verified patient
Dr. Lim has always been very attentive to my medical needs, and treats me as a friend rather than a patient! I highly recommend her for your General Practitioner!
July 21, 2015Willie Todd C.Verified patient
The environment made me feel unsafe about giving them my PHI. As I sat in the lobby I could hear the receptionist rattle off my personal information while making a claim to my insurance. The only issue there is that so could the other person in the lobby..
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Lim is always extremely prompt and courteous! I appreciate that she remembers the details of my visits and my active work/travel schedule, which makes each visit very seamless. I feel like I get the same care as I did from my small-town country doctor growing up, and she actually understands my needs and doesn't try to rush me through.
May 28, 2015Willie Todd C.Verified patient
Went for an annual physical which didn't seem to be much more than Dr. Lim asking me a few questions and taking my weight/height and blood pressure and then a LOT of small talk. She was really sweet and fun to talk to but I didn't really feel like I was getting "examined" in any way. Got seen right away. The office is small, with one receptionist/nurse? and that's it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The worst part about my most recent visit with Dr. Lim is that, after finally convincing her that I needed and X-Ray of my back (at my appointment a month earlier she told me to just try stretching...I'd had 3 months of back pain), she never followed up with me. She certainly didn't contact me. She didn't respond to the messages I left for her on her voicemail or with her front desk staff. And, one day, when I went to her office during regular hours to try to access my reports in person, the door was inexplicably locked--no signs, no notifications.
April 28, 2015Elisabeth H.Verified patient
Dr. Lim basically tried to prescribe astrology to me! She kept asking me about my 'sign' and my families sign and was able to perfectly incorporate astrological profiles with my current physical and emotional status, along with all my family - wow, no way that's a coincidence! Get out of here. Be professional. I want a doctor, not someone who messes with someone's health with witchcraft. I will not be returning. This is scary! I had to convince her to prescribe me medicine! It was ridiculous. Also, she has no organization to which patients in her waiting room she sees. People got passed who were waiting before me. No one was happy. Stay away if you value your health.
April 10, 2015Initials hidden
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What practice does Dr. Mabel Lim work with?
Dr. Mabel Lim works with Lim Family Medical Corporation.
Where is Dr. Mabel Lim's office located?
Dr. Mabel Lim has 2 office locations in Oakland, view full addresses on Dr. Lim's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mabel Lim?
Dr. Mabel Lim frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Chiropractic Consultation, Foot Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mabel Lim on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Mabel Lim speak?
Dr. Mabel Lim speaks English, Burmese, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), and Chinese (Fujian).
How do patients rate Dr. Mabel Lim in reviews?
178 patients have reviewed Dr. Mabel Lim. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.08/5. They have a 4.27/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.16/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.