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Dr Ernest Lim

General Surgery Melbourne

Dr Ernest Lim

7 jaar ervaring

12,153+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ernest Lim at a glance

Dr Ernest Lim is a General Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australië, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australië and the surrounding area.

Over

Mr Ernest Kah-Seong Lim is an experienced laparoscopic and general surgeon with extensive expertise in weight loss surgery, endocrine surgery, general surgery, and endoscopy. He received his General Surgery Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2001, and completed further training in Endocrine Surgery in Canterbury, England, and Laparoscopic/Bariatric Surgery in Hull, East Yorkshire, England. He was also a clinical lecturer in Surgery at Hull Royal Infirmary. 
Mr Lim is a member of the Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) and the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES). He currently serves as an Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne. 
Mr Lim consults at Suite 32, 240 Plenty Road, University Hill, Bundoora and at Suite 2.1, 173 Lennox St, Richmond. He operates privately at Epworth Richmond, Epworth Eastern, Warringal, and Northpark Private Hospitals. In addition to his private practice, Mr Lim works in public in the Endocrine and Upper GI Unit at Northern Health, Epping. He is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality of care and is committed to educating the next generation of surgeons.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Ernest Lim

Opleiding & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-819482 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-FD72A216 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 450
Annual physical exam 99395 1,764
Vaccination administration 90471 876
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,699

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Ernest Lim
HEADSHOT
Ernest Lim in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ernest Lim with the team
WITH TEAM
Ernest Lim at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 138s
Meet Ernest Lim

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 18 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    Ernest Lim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2487/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33529079 · geciteerd door 50
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Ernest Lim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3105/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33085683 · geciteerd door 16
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across AU
    Ernest Lim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4108/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32440354 · geciteerd door 14
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Ernest Lim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1841/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39690319 · geciteerd door 52

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2020

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · ernest.lim@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ernest Lim's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ernest Lim treats, with the size of the national pool of Australië doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Ernest Lim specialise in?

    Ernest Lim specialises in General Surgery in Melbourne, AU. 35 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ernest Lim treat?

    Ernest Lim treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ernest Lim practise?

    Ernest Lim practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ernest Lim speak?

    Ernest Lim speaks English, Malay.

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