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Dr. John Lim, MD

Dr. John Lim, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Lim, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Torrance, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 530 Torrance, CA 90503
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Dr. Lim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lim

3.6
9 ratings, 3 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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Incompetence from start to finish
Lim recommended and scheduled a procedure for me to specifically remove a uterine cyst. The lab report shows that he did not do this and in fact submitted a sample do small that it couldn’t be analyzed. Did he say any of this at follow up Appt. NO! Kept me waiting in exam room for exactly 34 minutes, even moving me to another room and then spent less than one minute with me and did not disclose what he had done. Told me to come back in 3 months for a follow up. Absolutely not. To do this to anyone let alone a cancer survivor like myself is unconscionable.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Horrible Experience – Jul 23, 2022
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I've been seeing Dr. Lim for years. He delivered my 4 kids and now I'm seeing him for post-menopausal issues. He's experienced, and I can fully trust his decisions. He also has a great personality, very easy to talk to and always pleasant.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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1 other person found this helpful
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Torrance, CA – Feb 04, 2017
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He was very nice and friendly. I really like his personality but he didn't run the proper test and couldn't find out the cause which my family doctor found in 5min. I asked him to send the test to specific lab since I have lab card, but he sent it to different facility and they charged me extra money. It was great that he found my cyst, but he suddenly put surgery appointment without further explanation. I went to ultra sound facility and the result said the cyst had nothing to do with surgery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Alice in Lomita, CA – Nov 22, 2016
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biography

Dr. John Lim, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Torrance, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
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Locations

Practice

Kenneth K. Sakamoto M.D. Inc.4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 530 Torrance, CA 90503
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Practice

Shaun E Chandran M D Inc.4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 310 Torrance, CA 90503
2

Practice

Torrance Memorial Medical Center3330 Lomita Blvd Torrance, CA 90505
3

Practice

Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary4101 Torrance Blvd Torrance, CA 90503
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90505
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90503
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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