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Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD
4.9 (63 Ratings)
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Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD
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Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at University Ill Eye Ear Infirm.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UI Health. Dr. Lim has experience treating conditions like Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Diabetic Retinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lim received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 63 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lim also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Lim is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Diabetic Retinopathy
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Diabetic Retinopathy
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Posterior Scleritis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Cataract Removal Surgery
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Enucleation of Eye
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Platinum PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    MultiPlan PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 University Optical
    1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
  2. 2 Office
    1009 S Wood St Fl 5, Chicago, IL 60612
  3. 3 University of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (uicpg)
    1801 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
  4. 4 University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
    1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
  5. 5 Office
    1905 W Taylor St Ste 105, Chicago, IL 60612

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lim
4.9
Based on 63 Reviews
5 Stars (60)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 28, 2024
I have been a patient since 2014. Dr Lim saved my sight twice. She repaired a macular hole and later a retinal tear in the other eye. As of today I have 20-20 vision. She is truly gifted.
Carol Anderson — Mar 28, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Northwestern U-McGaw
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ill Eye Ear Infirm
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lim's profile.

Dr. Lim frequently treats the following conditions: Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Diabetic Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD is affiliated with UI Health.

Yes, Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UI Health

    1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL