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Derek L Lim,  DO

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Derek L Lim, DO

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Bariatric Medicine

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4.9
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Affiliation

Atlantic Medical Group

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Derek L Lim, DO

About me

Derek Lim, DO, is a fellowship-trained surgeon at Atlantic Medical Group with special expertise in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, he offers effective and advanced surgical techniques for those in need of intervention for diseases, including obesity and other abdominal disorders.
Dr. Lim is proficient in state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical techniques and has certifications in endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. He performs minimally invasive procedures for all types of conditions including weight loss, hernia repair, acid reflux, and colorectal disease. His special training in bariatric surgery provides patients suffering from obesity with options including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and conversion surgery. Dr. Lim understands the challenges patients face due to obesity and abdominal disorders and is committed to managing patients through all stages of surgery, from pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative care. He works collaboratively with a team of health professionals to help patients achieve their goals and realize long-term success. He has presented extensively on surgical advances in medicine and published numerous journal articles derived from collaborative research in his field.
After earning his doctorate degree in osteopathic medicine from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Lim completed his residency training at New York University Langone Health. He pursued a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, where he performed hundreds of surgical procedures. Dr. Lim is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.

SPECIALTIES

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • General Surgery

  • Metabolic Medicine

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Chilton Medical Center

  • Overlook Medical Center

Where to see me

Insurance

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Education & Experience

TRAINING

New York Institute of Technology College of Ostepathic MedicineMedical School
New York University Medical CenterResidency
Detroit Medical CenterFellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Patient Reviews

OVERALL RATING

4.9

(67 ratings)
7 reviews
  • 5.0
    Oct 4, 2024
    I would like to say everything went great. Everyone was very professional and the doctor Lim Derek L did an outstanding _____ great.!!! Thank!!!
  • 5.0
    Jul 10, 2024
    I was very impressed with Dr. Lim. He was very thorough in explaining procedure (umbilical hernia repair) and options available to me. He was very personable and answered all my questions. I have great confidence in him. His staff was friendly and professional.
  • 5.0
    Jul 1, 2024
    I always have good experiences at Dr. Lim'a office.
  • 5.0
    Jan 27, 2024
    They were excellent no complain at all lve the visit and I will recommend others".
  • 5.0
    Jan 7, 2024
    Doctor was patient, caring, good listener, explained everything classy