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Dr. Brian S Lim, MD

Gastroenterologist
24411 Health Center Dr, #430, Laguna Hills, CA
Please call the office to schedule an appointment with this provider. Dr. Brian S. Lim is a compassionate and highly accomplished clinician, educator, and researcher. He is a nationally distinguished Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Physician which are designations recognizing members who have demonstrated superior competence and made significant contributions to the field of gastroenterology, endoscopy, and internal medicine. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine for UC Riverside School of Medicine and former core faculty for UC Riverside Internal Medicine and Kaiser Inland Empire Internal Medicine Residency Programs for which he was recognized with numerous accolades. He graduated with Honors from Chicago Medical School and was inducted into the exclusive Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society which recognizes the top 15% of the graduating class for their academic achievements and dedication to the profession of medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA-San Fernando Valley Internal Medicine program where he served as Chief Resident. His gastroenterology fellowship was completed at UC Davis where he acquired training in advanced endoscopy, earned his Master’s in Clinical Research, and received the ACG Governor’s Clinical Research Award. Dr. Lim has an elite set of endoscopic skills and vast experience with complex endoscopy. Before joining United Gastroenterologists, Dr. Lim practiced at Kaiser Riverside Medical Center for 13 years as an advanced/pancreatobiliary endoscopist performing procedures such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and enteral stenting. Few gastroenterologists have his colonoscopy and polyp removal skill set.
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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About Dr. Brian S Lim

Please call the office to schedule an appointment with this provider. Dr. Brian S. Lim is a compassionate and highly accomplished clinician, educator, and researcher. He is a nationally distinguished Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Physician which are designations recognizing members who have demonstrated superior competence and made significant contributions to the field of gastroenterology, endoscopy, and internal medicine. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine for UC Riverside School of Medicine and former core faculty for UC Riverside Internal Medicine and Kaiser Inland Empire Internal Medicine Residency Programs for which he was recognized with numerous accolades. He graduated with Honors from Chicago Medical School and was inducted into the exclusive Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society which recognizes the top 15% of the graduating class for their academic achievements and dedication to the profession of medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA-San Fernando Valley Internal Medicine program where he served as Chief Resident. His gastroenterology fellowship was completed at UC Davis where he acquired training in advanced endoscopy, earned his Master’s in Clinical Research, and received the ACG Governor’s Clinical Research Award. Dr. Lim has an elite set of endoscopic skills and vast experience with complex endoscopy. Before joining United Gastroenterologists, Dr. Lim practiced at Kaiser Riverside Medical Center for 13 years as an advanced/pancreatobiliary endoscopist performing procedures such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and enteral stenting. Few gastroenterologists have his colonoscopy and polyp removal skill set.

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Popular visit reasons

  • Colonoscopy
  • Gallstones
  • Gastroenterology Consultation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Illness
  • Interventional Endoscopy
  • Rectal Carcinoid Tumor
  • Weight Loss Consultation
  • Colonoscopy
  • Gallstones
  • Gastroenterology Consultation
  • Hemorrhoids

Practice

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24411 Health Center Dr, #430, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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16405 Sand Cyn Ave, Ste 250, Irvine, CA 92618
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26732 Crown Valley Pkwy, #241, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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18682 Bch Blvd., Unit 150, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Education and background

Board certifications

  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Chicago Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
  • UCLA Health, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • University of California, Davis, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Professional memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Gastroenterological Association

Awards and publications

  • Internist of the Year Award
  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California Physician Researcher of the Year Award
  • American College of Physicians Distinguished Teacher/Mentor Award

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1063455210

Patient reviews

Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
5.00
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