Dr.Nelson H. Lim

Dr. Nelson H. Lim is board-certified in gastroenterology with 19 years of experience. His expertise includes GI bleeds, Hepatitis B, gastroenterological diseases and liver diseases – performing procedures such as standard endoscopy, colonoscopy, ECRP and capsule endoscopy. He graduated with honors in internal medicine, completed his residency and earned his gastroenterology fellowship at Loma Linda University School of Medicine – during which he achieved Resident of the Year. After residency, Dr. Lim was appointed as Chief Resident of Internal Medicine and Chief Gastroenterology Fellow at LLUMC, where he supervised numerous resident physicians, interns and medical students.

As a trainee at LLUMC, he authored a research screening protocol for Hepatitis B in Asian-American communities in Southern California, which raised one of the largest industry-supported research grants. Dr. Lim previously served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at LLU School of Medicine and Medical Director of Endoscopy at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center. He is currently a clinical supervisor for A.T. Still University. Dr. Lim has been published in national medical journals, such as the American Journal of Gastroenterology, presented at major national conferences and served on national panels. He is the first gastroenterologist to be honored with The Golden Thread Award at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, which recognizes physicians who provide “radical loving care” and dedication to patients.