Overview
Dr. Lim is a board-certified pulmonary and sleep specialist and sees office and hospitalized patients with pulmonary, critical care, and sleep disorders. She is originally from Akron, Ohio and attended the Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her residency at Boston City Hospital (now Boston Medical Center)/Boston University, and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins and the University of California, San Francisco. She started her private practice, Redwood Pulmonary Medical Associates, in 2001, originally and still located within Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA. In 2015, Redwood Pulmonary took over the Sequoia Hospital Sleep Disorders Center, now the Sequoia Sleep Center at Redwood Pulmonary. The sleep center offers both laboratory and home sleep apnea testing and provides full consultative services and ongoing care for patients with sleep disorders. Her practice also oversees an innovative, comprehensive sleep program for residents of San Mateo County who have Health Plan of San Mateo health insurance.In 2012 Dr. Lim created a mobile app for patients with sleep disorders called MobileSleepDoc Pro. After several updates it is now Somnology MobileDoc, available on both iOS and Android platforms. She is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Somnology, Inc., whose goal is to reduce the individual and global burden of sleep disorders using mobile technologies.She and her family reside in San Francisco, California.Dr. Lim is committed to providing compassionate, thorough care to her patients in a collaborative manner. She enjoys the root of doctoring, which comes from the Latin docere, to teach. Her patients and their families are encouraged to ask questions and learn about their diseases in order to make the best informed decisions for themselves. She herself is a lifelong learner and thoroughly enjoys learning from her patients and colleagues.
Dr. Lim is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Lung Metastases.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Redwood City, CA 94062
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa S. Lim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa S. Lim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa S. Lim by calling their office at 650-367-5636. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa S. Lim a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa S. Lim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 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. Melissa S. Lim specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa S. Lim is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Melissa S. Lim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa S. Lim has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa S. Lim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa S. Lim accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa S. Lim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-367-5636 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Lim isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- DrowsinessDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Lung MetastasesDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.