John M. Lim
Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. John M. Lim

Ophthalmology
915 Gessner Rd, Ste 250, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
44 Years of Experience
Expertise in
16
conditions
915 Gessner Rd, Ste 250, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Born in Canton, China, Dr. John Lim has lived in Houston since the age of nine. He attended undergraduate school at The University of Texas and the University of Houston, where he also received a post-graduate degree in optometry. After practicing optometry for two years, he earned a medical degree from UT Health San Antonio Medical School. He completed an internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston and an ophthalmology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Lim has practiced ophthalmology since 1982. His primary clinical interests are general ophthalmology with emphasis on small-incision cataract surgery and glaucoma management. He also treats cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, eye pain and other vision issues. Heperforms lens implants (intraocular lens implantation) and LASIK surgery. Dr. Lim is the father of three children. His favorite leisure activities are spending time with his family, playing golf, hunting and saltwater fishing.

Dr. Lim is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Mandarin
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
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  • HMO
Community Health Choice
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Devoted Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

915 Gessner Rd, Ste 250, Houston, TX 77024
Other Locations
2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Glaucoma

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John M. Lim

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Is Dr. John M. Lim a top-rated expert for Dry Eye Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John M. Lim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Dry Eye Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. John M. Lim specialize in?

While Dr. John M. Lim is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. John M. Lim accept my insurance?

Dr. John M. Lim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-467-6474 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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