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Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD

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(Dr. Roxanne Giselle G Lim, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

10861 Cherry Street Suite 107
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

(562) 430-4449

Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD is a gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians, Hoag, MemorialCare, UNITED MEDICAL DOCTORS and Orange Coast Medical Center GNP MemorialCare.

Office Locations

Address:

10861 Cherry Street Suite 107
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Address:

1525 Superior Avenue Suite 212
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Address:

400 Newport Center Drive Suite 609
Newport Beach, CA

Some issues Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	156
doctor visit	381
gastrointestinal procedures	153
hydrogen breath test	36
methane breath test	36
minimally invasive procedures	153
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	156

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	38
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

balloon dilation	22
diagnostic procedures	307
doctor visit	401
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	327
hospital care	10
hydrogen breath test	47
inpatient care	10
methane breath test	47
minimally invasive procedures	327
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	307

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	27
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

balloon dilation	24
diagnostic procedures	403
doctor visit	540
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	466
hydrogen breath test	35
methane breath test	35
minimally invasive procedures	466
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	403

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	11
Hispanic	35
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	35
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

balloon dilation	28
diagnostic procedures	385
doctor visit	480
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	478
hydrogen breath test	29
methane breath test	29
minimally invasive procedures	478
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	385

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	25
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

balloon dilation	38
diagnostic procedures	562
doctor visit	537
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	695
hydrogen breath test	41
methane breath test	41
minimally invasive procedures	695
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	562

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	19
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	30
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

balloon dilation	34
diagnostic procedures	373
doctor visit	557
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	486
hydrogen breath test	56
methane breath test	56
minimally invasive procedures	486
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	373

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	25
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

balloon dilation	78
diagnostic procedures	888
doctor visit	1475
esophageal dilation	78
gastrointestinal procedures	1150
hydrogen breath test	40
methane breath test	40
minimally invasive procedures	1150
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	888

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, CA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	37
diagnostic procedures	389
doctor visit	561
esophageal dilation	37
gastrointestinal procedures	475
hospital care	10
hydrogen breath test	40
inpatient care	10
methane breath test	40
minimally invasive procedures	475
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	389

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	200
Hispanic	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	18
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Education & Training

She completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. She has a state license in Missouri.

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Greater Newport Physicians

Hoag

MemorialCare

UNITED MEDICAL DOCTORS

Orange Coast Medical Center GNP MemorialCare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Roxanne G. Lim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Alamitos, CA.

4.2

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2021-10-04

Doctor is not available for people to see for over two months - not even emergency patients. This is very disheartening and unprofessional.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
QOL Medical, LLC	$6,050 SUCRAID $6,050
AbbVie Inc.	$2,275 Creon $1,155	LINZESS $395	Humira $351	Rinvoq $205	Skyrizi $113	Other $56
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.	$2,033 ZENPEP $1,920	VOWST $113
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,447 Humira $1,041	Viekira $131	Creon $101	Technivie $47	Mavyret $17	Other $109
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$1,149 MOTEGRITY $450	ENTYVIO $424	AMITIZA $139	GATTEX $29	Dexilant $24	Other $83
Other	$9,044 ZEPOSIA $953	LINZESS $815	STELARA $554	Trulance $502	XIFAXAN $502	Other $5,718

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$16,486
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,125
Education	$348
Consulting Fee	$23
Travel and Lodging	$16

Biography

Dr. Roxanne Lim is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Lim's average rating from her patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). She is professionally affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians.