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Dr. Richard Lim, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Richard Lim, MD
4.2 (115 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Lim, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Orland Park, IL.
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Dr. Richard Lim, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 59
Orland Park, IL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Lim, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Orland Park, IL.

About

Dr. Lim graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Lim, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Orland Park, IL and has 33 years experience. Dr. Lim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital. Dr. Lim has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease and Herniated Disc among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lim received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 115 times. Dr. Lim's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lim is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Cervical Radiculopathy
Joint Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Stenosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Constipation
Difficulty With Walking
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Pelvic Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Whiplash
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Arthrocentesis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Broken Neck
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Heart Defects
Craniofacial Dyssynostosis Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Embolism
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Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Gastric Ulcer
Hand Conditions
Head and Neck Conditions
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Liver Cancer
Lower Back Injuries
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lymphedema
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Piriformis Syndrome
Pleural Effusion
Polyneuropathy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Thyroid Cancer
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Venous Hypertension
Vertebral Column Tumors
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Duodenal Polypectomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Nerve Block
Port Placements or Replacements
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Scoliosis Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • AvMed
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • United Healthcare
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Medicaid
  • WellPoint
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics East Inc
    10719 160th St, Orland Park, IL 60467
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 226-3300
  2. 2 Oak Lawn Medical Distribution LLC
    4220 W 95th St Ste 100, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 226-3300
  3. 3 UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 856-9000
  4. 4 Great Lakes Surgical Suites LLC
    9200 Calumet Ave Ste N500, Munster, IN 46321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 513-9955

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lim
4.2
Based on 115 Reviews
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2 Stars (3)
1 Star (19)

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Jan 27, 2023
Dr. Lim listens and explains everything in great detail so all my questions are answered. He does not rush appointment
CM — Jan 27, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University
    1991
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Leatherman Spine: The Spine Institute for Special Surgery
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Richard Lim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lim's profile.

Dr. Lim frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease and Herniated Disc. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Lim, MD is affiliated with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale

    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL

  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL

  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

    3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL