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Dr. Richard Lim, MD

Dr. Richard Lim, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Lim, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lim has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 115 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (115 reviews)

Practice

10719 160th St Orland Park, IL 60467
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lim

4.2

115 ratings, 58 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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D Bowden – Jun 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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CM – Jan 27, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Joni Kelley – Nov 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Gloria Venegas-Pitts – Nov 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rosemary Jackson – Nov 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jerlean Nwokocha – Oct 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Norine Maloney – Sep 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Terrie Gustafson – Aug 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry Tarrer Sr. – Aug 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Chris M. – Jul 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Michael Byrne – Jun 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diane C. Seles – Jun 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Walter Tovey – Apr 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark & kate kubey – Mar 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Zig Mar – Mar 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tracy Oconnell – Dec 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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R. Christopher – Nov 17, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Lim, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lim has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Northwestern University...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Thoracic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Leatherman Spine: The Spine Institute For Special Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
  • Mcgaw Medical Center At Northwestern University

    Internship Hospital, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • America's Top Orthopedists, 2007 - 201

  • Honors Program in Medical Education, Northwestern University, 1984 - 199

  • Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Christ Hospital and Medical Center, 1-1-2009 t

  • Chief Resident, Northwestern University Medical Center, 1996

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Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics East Inc10719 160th St Orland Park, IL 60467
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