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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
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Disappointed
Dr Lim is a great surgeon. My lumbar fusion he did years ago is still solid. I developed new painful symptoms higher up so went back but this time he was rushed, didn't listen to me, very short in his answers to things I managed to ask. Said there was nothing he could do. And brushed me off. Then started asking abruptly right there in the exam room why I wouldn't leave a credit card on file even though my excellent insurance was verified prior to my visit and my deductible was paid and I have no copays. I've never had a doctor bring up billing before! He offered no advice except try physical therapy and he didn't want me to follow up. I'm very disappointed. I understand Midwest has a collection problem but he was more concerned about billing than the pain I am in.
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 others found this helpful
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D Bowden – Jun 09, 2023
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Outstanding Dr.
Dr. Lim listens and explains everything in great detail so all my questions are answered. He does not rush appointment
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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CM – Jan 27, 2023
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I am very pleased with Dr. Lim
He knew that I didnt want surgery and he decided to send me to ATI.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joni Kelley – Nov 23, 2022
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Easy going.
Quick, informative and comfortable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Gloria Venegas-Pitts – Nov 19, 2022
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The Doctor listen to you!!
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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rosemary Jackson – Nov 02, 2022
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Fast
The appointment was super fast! Barely let me talk unless it was yes or no answers. It was a of he was in a hurry. I'm old and it takes time for me to answer and to process the questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2022
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I am pleased with his service.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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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Reading MRI
Dr. Lim was very professional. He took the time to explain what he saw on the MRI and what my options were.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Norine Maloney – Sep 24, 2022
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Very informative.
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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Terrie Gustafson – Aug 18, 2022
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Dr Lim thoroughly explained diagnosis and corrective treatment.
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
No results
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Aug 05, 2022
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Follow-up to surgery visit.
As usual visit was warm and informative. I wanted to proceed with lower back surgery but was informed that it was necessary to have physical therapy before proceeding to that step. I plan to start the necessary therapy during the first week of August. Good visit.
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
No results
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Jerry Tarrer Sr. – Aug 01, 2022
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I’ll be “back”!
Dr. Lim is my back doctor! He’s personable and doesn’t sugar coat things. He’s a “straight to the point” kind of doc! When I asked my Ortho doc that I’ve been seeing for 25+ years who he’d go to if he had a back issue, he said, “Dr. Lim” without hesitation.
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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Chris M. – Jul 13, 2022
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Very professional
Good information about my back, but I wish something can be done to take the pain away. I have so much pain I can't work, go on vacation, sleep with my wife. He recommends physical therapy, but the pain persists. I will have to try unorodox pain relieving treatments. right now the pain is so sever that I can't go on like this. Dr. Lim recommended a pain medicine that costs $900. I don't have $900. I might have to get pain meds from the street.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Excellent Care
I've been a patient of Dr. Lim's for 17 years. He is an excellent doctor. He cares about his patients and is always able to answer any questions you might have. There is no one else I would trust my spinal care to.
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
No results
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Diane C. Seles – Jun 18, 2022
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Outstanding surgeon
Professional and very knowledgeable
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
No results
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Walter Tovey – Apr 27, 2022
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Dr Lim was very patience and talked clear and also will secure interpreter for all of mark’s appointments Thank you for accepting mark and told us where spine was broken
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
No results
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Mark & kate kubey – Mar 12, 2022
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I've been seeing Dr Lim for a cervical spine issue. The conservative treatments of physical therapy and three epidural injections haven't worked, and we'll now be going for surgery. Dr Lim and his staff are thorough in all of their explanations, and especially with "what's next." They are friendly, and easy to talk to. I highly recommend Dr. Lim.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Dr. Lim was very pleasant in his communication and met me with a smile. I appreciated his straightforwardness but tactful solution to my problem. I would recommend him to others.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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I really like Dr Lim he was very informative and personable, I really appreciated that. Dr Lim was a second opinion for me and because he was honest with me and went through everything step by step, I think I will stay as his patient. I would recommend Dr Lim to everyone! Great Dr and his PA is pretty awesome as well.
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
No results
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Tracy Oconnell – Dec 23, 2021
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Dr Lim is a very nice person. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. I would definitely recommend Dr Lim to friends and family.
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
No results
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R. Christopher – Nov 17, 2021
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About Me

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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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