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Dr. Christina Lim, MD

Anesthesiologist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lim, Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Christina Lim, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lim graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program. Dr. Lim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lim’s office at (415) 833-2000.

    Where did Dr. Lim go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lim board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Lim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Lim speak?

    Dr. Lim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lim typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lim diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lim. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lim typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christina Lim may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lim accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Lim in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Lim's office located?

    Dr. Christina Lim's Primary Practice

    2200 Ofarrell St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 833-2000

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    Dr. Christina Lim's Practice 2

    2425 Geary Blvd

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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    What is Dr. Lim's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043398688.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lim?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lim

    What is Dr. Christina Lim's specialty?

    Dr. Lim is an Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Christina Lim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lim is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Christina Lim accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Lim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Lim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (415) 833-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christina Lim?

    Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (415) 833-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lim's office located?

    Dr. Lim's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christina Lim have?

    Dr. Christina Lim is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.