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Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (63)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD

Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with UI Health. Dr. Lim, completed a residency at University Ill Eye Ear Infirm. Patients rated Dr. Lim an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Lim works at Practice in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Diabetic Retinopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lim's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Optical
    1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 996-6660
  2. 2
    Office
    1009 S Wood St Fl 5, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 996-3937
  3. 3
    Office
    1905 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 996-6660
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    University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
    1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 600-2273

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UI Health

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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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

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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
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    4.9
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    About Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1386706182
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Ill Eye Ear Infirm
    Residency
    Internship
    • Northwestern U-McGaw
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Northwestern University, Evanston
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lim is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lim has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lim has seen patients for Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Diabetic Retinopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lim on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    63 patients have reviewed Dr. Lim. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lim.

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