As a geriatrician in Derby, Dr. Lionel Lim is trained to care for aging adults, who often require specialized treatment plans or procedures.
Yes, Dr. Lionel S. Lim is accepting new patients at this office.
(203) 732-1332
130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418-1326
Dr. Lionel Lim graduated from Other in 1996.
Dr. Lim has one office in Connecticut where he specializes in Geriatrics, Palliative Care, Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Lim works with forty-four doctors including Dr. Kenneth Schwartz and Dr. Jonathan Simon.
Dr. Lim is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Lim is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Lim specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Lim also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Preventive medicine doctors specialize in predictive and preventive medicine. Dr. Lim is trained to educate and work side-by-side with patients to help them make choices resulting in a healthy lifestyle. This can include sticking to a nutritious diet and regular exercise regimen for optimal health. Preventive medicine can have a great effect on a patient's health by preempting future illnesses or diseases due to a healthy lifestyle and conscientious medical care.
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MD • 1996
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Lim, but only those who participate in Medicare.