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Prof
Prof Eric Lim
Cardiothoracic Surgery
English
Mandarin
12,530+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Professor Eric Lim is a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon and Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. He consults and sees private patients at Harley Street Clinic and King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes in London.
Professor Lim completed his undergraduate medical degree at the University of Sheffield Medical School in 1996. He later completed his specialist training in Heart and Lung Surgery at Papworth Hospital, Cambridge and the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He also completed medical research in Cambridge and was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine for his work. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Statistics funded by a UK Medical Research Council Scholarship.
Professor Lim has specific expertise in cancer of the lung and chest. He also has clinical expertise in minimally invasive surgery for the treatment and management of lung cancer, chest cancer, pneumothorax and pleural effusion as well as expertise in complex conservation surgery for advanced lung cancer.
He is a keen researcher with active interests in both clinical and translational research. He holds positions of Chief Investigator on several UK wide trials, including MARS 2 and VIOLET as well as Head of the Biomedical Research Unit Cancer Consortia.
He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and has two award-winning textbooks and 6 book chapters. Professor Lim also has a history of contributing to guidelines of the British Thoracic Society, Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery, European Society of Medical Oncology and the European Neuroendocrine Tumours Management of Bronchopulmonary Carcinoids. He is currently the Chair of the UK Thoracic Surgery Research Collaborative.
Professor Lim completed his undergraduate medical degree at the University of Sheffield Medical School in 1996. He later completed his specialist training in Heart and Lung Surgery at Papworth Hospital, Cambridge and the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. He also completed medical research in Cambridge and was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine for his work. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Statistics funded by a UK Medical Research Council Scholarship.
Professor Lim has specific expertise in cancer of the lung and chest. He also has clinical expertise in minimally invasive surgery for the treatment and management of lung cancer, chest cancer, pneumothorax and pleural effusion as well as expertise in complex conservation surgery for advanced lung cancer.
He is a keen researcher with active interests in both clinical and translational research. He holds positions of Chief Investigator on several UK wide trials, including MARS 2 and VIOLET as well as Head of the Biomedical Research Unit Cancer Consortia.
He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and has two award-winning textbooks and 6 book chapters. Professor Lim also has a history of contributing to guidelines of the British Thoracic Society, Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery, European Society of Medical Oncology and the European Neuroendocrine Tumours Management of Bronchopulmonary Carcinoids. He is currently the Chair of the UK Thoracic Surgery Research Collaborative.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Eric Lim
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
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2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,357 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,019 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,387 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,268 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 3
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2281/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30618481 · cited by 149
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1757/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33928759 · cited by 23
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · professor.eric.lim@euroclinics.example
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