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Dr. John Lim, MD

Ophthalmology

Born in Canton, China, Dr. John Lim has lived in Houston since the age of nine. He attended undergraduate school at The University of Texas and the University of Houston, where he also received a post-graduate degree in optometry. After practicing optometry for two years, he earned a medical degree from UT Health San Antonio Medical School. He comp...

Born in Canton, China, Dr. John Lim has lived in Houston since the age of nine. He attended undergraduate school at The University of Texas and the University of Houston, where he also received a post-graduate degree in optometry. After practicing optometry for two years, he earned a medical degree from UT Health San Antonio Medical School. He completed an internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston and an ophthalmology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans.

Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Lim has practiced ophthalmology since 1982. His primary clinical interests are general ophthalmology with emphasis on small-incision cataract surgery and glaucoma management. He also treats cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, eye pain and other vision issues. Heperforms lens implants (intraocular lens implantation) and LASIK surgery.

Dr. Lim is the father of three children. His favorite leisure activities are spending time with his family, playing golf, hunting and saltwater fishing.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 467-6474

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology
Medical Education

University of Texas at San Antonio 1982

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese
  • Mandarin
Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

St Joseph Hospital of Houston 1983, Tulane University School of Medicine 1986

PCP Number

100000035488

Clinical Interests
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Laser vision correction
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Laser vision correction
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
  • Refractive Surgery
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Cities Served

Alief, Barker, Bellaire, Houston, Missouri City, North Houston, Stafford

Zip Codes Served

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Insurance Accepted

Insurance Providers
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Memorial Hermann
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Multiplan
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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