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Dr. Michael Lim, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Michael Lim, MD
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Dr. Michael Lim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Michael Lim, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Santa Cruz, CA
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16 years of experience
Dr. Michael Lim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Dr. Lim graduated from University of California at San Diego. Dr. Michael Lim, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Lim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz, El Camino Hospital and Dominican Hospital. Dr. Lim has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Bursitis and Genu Varum among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lim received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Lim's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lim is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Bursitis
Genu Varum
Joint Pain
Bursitis
Genu Varum
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Bursitis
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Genu Varum
Genu Valgum
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bursal Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2907 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 477-2325
  2. 2 Middlesex Orthopedic Surgeons PC
    505 Willard Ave, Newington, CT 06111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 685-8940
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Office
    4173 Inglewood Blvd Ste 300, Los Angeles, CA 90066
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 935-8566
  4. 4 Milford Hospital
    300 Seaside Ave, Milford, CT 06460
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 876-4000
  5. 5 Jah Hand Surgery
    3617 Avalon Blvd Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90011
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 935-8566

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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    2009
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Lim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lim's profile.

Dr. Lim frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Bursitis and Genu Varum. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Lim, MD is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz, El Camino Hospital and Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Lim, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA

  • PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

    1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

  • Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz

    2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

  • El Camino Hospital

    2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA