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Dr. Phillip Lim, DO

Dr. Phillip Lim, DO

Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Phillip Lim, DO is a pain medicine physician in Buena Park, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WESTERN University HLT SCI COL OSTEO MED OF THE PACIFIC in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (46 reviews)

NuVation Pain Group

5832 Beach Blvd Unit 208 Buena Park, CA 90621
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lim

3.4

46 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Vicki Layman – Oct 28, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Honolulu, HI – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Christopher Kamaka in Honolulu, HI – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Honolulu, HI – Jul 21, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Honolulu, HI – May 08, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Honolulu, HI – Mar 30, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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La Habra – Mar 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Honolulu, HI – Jan 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
22 people found this helpful
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Mike Madsen in Honolulu, HI – Apr 01, 2016
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care philosophy

Treating acute and chronic pain patients with a multimodal approach To minimize the need for medications, increase function, and increase the quality of life.  We offer cutting edge regenerative approaches to heal and restore tissue function...read more
  • Pain Medicine

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  • Harvard Medical School/beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (interventional Pain Medicine)

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • Downey Regional Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Loma Linda Unversity/school Of Public Health (mph)

    2003
  • Western University Hlt Sci Col Osteo Med Of The Pacific

    Medical School, 2003
  • Western University Of Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

NuVation Pain Group

NuVation Pain Group5832 Beach Blvd Unit 208 Buena Park, CA 90621
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    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

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    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

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