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Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Neurosurgery
Yale School of Medicine (1994)
Professional interests include: artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic surgery, and more.
1850 Town Center Parkway Suite 559
Reston, VA 20190

Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD is a spine surgeon in Reston, VA specializing in spine surgery, trauma surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1994 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center, HCA Virginia, Sentara Health and JAE Y LIM MD PC.

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Office Locations

HCA Virginia

1850 Town Center Parkway Suite 559
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 876-4270
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500 Martha Jefferson Drive #4
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 654-8960
(434) 654-8961
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Some issues Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy
laminectomy
laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy
spinal decompression surgery

In 2013, Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 299
hospital care 595
inpatient care 595
spinal procedures 28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 159
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 222
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 86
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 129
85 and over 76
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 38
Dementia 23
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 269
hospital care 568
inpatient care 568
spinal procedures 12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 175
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 78
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 62
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 38
Dementia 21
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 317
hospital care 568
inpatient care 568

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 266
Female 356
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 362
Black 48
Hispanic 0
Asian 166
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 242
From 75 to 84 230
85 and over 112
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 40
Dementia 25
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 14
decompression surgery 29
doctor visit 365
hospital care 484
inpatient care 484
nerve procedures 29
spinal procedures 64

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 164
Female 171
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 22
Hispanic 11
Asian 83
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 66
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 40
Dementia 29
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 11
decompression surgery 16
doctor visit 405
hospital care 235
inpatient care 235
nerve procedures 16
spinal procedures 43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 131
Female 173
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 167
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 94
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 114
85 and over 55
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 36
Dementia 25
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 16
doctor visit 320
hospital care 191
inpatient care 191
nerve procedures 16
spinal procedures 16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 160
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 167
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 83
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 40
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 37
Dementia 29
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 21
doctor visit 345
hospital care 198
inpatient care 198
nerve procedures 21
spinal procedures 21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 141
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 179
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 83
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 47
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 31
Dementia 22
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 20
doctor visit 295
hospital care 165
inpatient care 165
nerve procedures 20
spinal procedures 20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 51
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 41
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 22
doctor visit 322
hospital care 266
inpatient care 266
nerve procedures 22
spinal procedures 38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 178
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 200
Black 22
Hispanic 13
Asian 62
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 114
85 and over 62
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 34
Dementia 25
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 15
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 27
doctor visit 336
hospital care 222
inpatient care 222
spinal procedures 31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 55
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 18
doctor visit 234
hospital care 204
inpatient care 204
nerve procedures 18
spinal procedures 33

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 173
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 46
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 38
Dementia 17
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 27
decompression surgery 20
doctor visit 318
hospital care 336
inpatient care 336
nerve procedures 20
spinal procedures 30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 179
Ethnicity
Black / African American 18
Asian / Pacific Islander 80
Non-Hispanic White 202
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 2
Other 5
Age
75 to 84 126
85 and over 51
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 121

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Cancer 13
Dementia 23

Education & Training

Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Reston Hospital Center
HCA Virginia
Sentara Health
JAE Y LIM MD PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jae Yum Lim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Globus Medical, Inc. $45,006 Spine
$24,927 		SP-FIX
$20,079
Mazor Robotics Inc. $16,560
$16,560
Nexxt Spine LLC $10,050 Matrixx Corpectomy
$5,700 		Nexxt Matrixx Products
$1,671 		Nexxt Matrixx Systems
$238 		Expandable Corpectomy
$143 		Nexxt Spine Product Portfolio
$136 		Other
$2,161
K2M, Inc. $8,059 BACS
$2,750 		NO ASSOCIATED PRODUCT
$491 		General K2M Product Discussion
$259 		VESUVIUS
$168 		VESUVIUS Osteobiologic System
$141 		Other
$4,250
Stryker Corporation $4,725 MONTEREY AL
$1,120 		CHESAPEAKE STABILIZATION SYSTEM
$551 		CASCADIA Interbody System
$347 		EVEREST Spinal System
$261 		AERO-LL
$246 		Other
$2,199
Other $16,115 MazorX Renaissance
$3,226 		iFuse Implant
$1,755 		Thoracolumbar
$1,543 		TruLift
$1,162 		MazorX - Renaissance
$889 		Other
$7,539
Types of Payments
Royalty or License $45,006
Consulting Fee $22,614
Food and Beverage $15,660
Travel and Lodging $11,230
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $3,226
Other $2,778

Biography

Dr. Jae Lim is a spine surgery, neurosurgery, and trauma surgery specialist in Reston, VA and Charlottesville, VA. These areas are among Dr. Lim's clinical interests: brain aneurysm, pituitary tumor, and herniated disc. He attended Yale School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California. He speaks Korean. He is professionally affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Lim has an open panel in according to DocSpot.

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