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Dr. Jin Lim, MD

Dr. Jin Lim, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Jin Lim, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Richmond, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lim has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from New York University Medical Center in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
3450 Mayland Ct
Richmond, VA 23233

Dr. Lim is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Lim specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Lim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lim

4.0
24 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
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1 star
21%
21%

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Totally disappointed.
I wasted money and time.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2023
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His office is the problem
First visit was ok. Had a second appt on 6/20/22. Wanted to reschedule ,so I called twice the day before, held on line 15 minutes each time listening to the options I had until they had a live person pick up. Never happened so I left two messages for them to call me back( never happened) the next day same procedure no one would answer. The next day they sent a text reminder and a e mail reminder. I sent the e mail back , but they never contacted me. I finally got through the Doctors assistant and left message about an hour before the appt, and told her how I had been treated. Made no difference still couldn’t talk to anyone. Don’t waste your time with these people, I have already found another ent. These people are the worst I have ever dealt with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Nicholas Hardie – Jun 30, 2022
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Dr. Lim did not spend much time discussing my symptoms nor giving me a thorough enough exam. He was rather dismissive. I have since found a better ENT that gave me his full attention and used his knowledge and experience to help me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 20, 2020
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GREAT doctor! First doctor my daughter DID NOT cry for! He is kind, gentle, and did a great job on our daughter's tube surgery! I highly recommend him! I went back to him to look at my sinus issues!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 15, 2020
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Went in to make an appointment and found that I could be seen that very day. Dried blood had been found in my left ear by a Beltone Hearing Aid specialist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dewey Powell – Aug 23, 2019
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He is a very professional doctor with me as the parent but very child like with my young son of 17months. Great experience!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 18, 2018
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Very efficient and effective in cleaning my right ear which had impacted so much that it was causing pain and hearing loss. I arrived about an hour early, because I had been to another doctor's appointment that same morning and was finished there quickly. I was very pleased to be called in almost as soon as I arrived.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gary in Richmond, VA – Aug 28, 2018
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Dr. Lim hasn’t performed two tube surgeries on our son and one adnoidectomy as well over the years. He continues to give great care and we believe he isn’t the best in the area for our child. Appts may run late, but it’s worth it to us for the quality of care we know we will get.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Tori in Mechanicsville, VA – Aug 02, 2018
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Excellent doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Glenda in Midlothian, VA – Jun 28, 2018
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Very professional and listened carefully. He was efficient in addressing my concern and gave me a test to confirm that I was in good shape with my hearing. Now that some earwax was removed and drops were prescribed, I feel confident in achieving a better hearing result soon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 19, 2018
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Dr. Lim is the best! He literally saved my life several years ago when I had an awful infection that was threatening my brain tissue. I have recommended several family members and friends to him. He's a wonderful doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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LAURA in RICHMOND VA – May 25, 2018
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At this point, I would not recommend Dr Lim at all. I had complete sinus, septum, and nasal surgery in January 2016 and I am extremely disappointed with the result. I still cannot breath out of the right side of my nose when I lay down, and Dr lim instead told me to use Flonase.... Even though I insisted it was only on the right side that I had problems. The surgery in January was billed to my insurance for $90k, and it was a lot of pain and expense. I EXPECTED TO BREATH AFTERWARDS!!!!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Ben in Richmond, VA – May 11, 2016
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About Me

biography

A native of South Korea, Dr. Lim graduated from Johns Hopkins University and New York University School of Medicine. He completed his Internship and ENT Residency at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Lim is Board Certified by the American...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • New York University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • New York University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • New York University Medical Center

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Lim is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Johnston-Willis Hospital

      1401 Johnston Willis Dr
      North Chesterfield, VA 23235
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

    • Chippenham Hospital

      7101 Jahnke Rd
      Richmond, VA 23225
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality