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Dr. Melissa Lim, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Redwood City, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Melissa Lim, MD

Dr. Melissa Lim, MD is a Pulmonologist in Redwood City, CA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lim an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Lim works at Practice in Redwood City, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Sleep Apnea and Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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
    Sequoia Hospital
    170 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA 94062 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 367-5636

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Acute Sinusitis
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Asthma
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Ulcerative Colitis
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Aspiration Pneumonia
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Breast Cancer
Breathing Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Confusion
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Difficulty With Walking
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Asthma
Essential Tremor
Exercise Induced Asthma
Fever
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Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Pleurisy
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Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Failure
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Sepsis
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Snoring
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Systemic Sclerosis
Thrombosis
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuberculosis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Function Test
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis
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    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1013910777
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • John Hopkins Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Boston Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Melissa 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 Sleep Apnea and Shortness of Breath, 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.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Lim. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lim.

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