Dr. Lionel Lim
Physician and Geriatric Medicine Specialist, VA Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
United States
Areas of expertise
- Geriatrics
- Postacute care management
- Palliative Care
About the expert
Dr. Lionel Lim, a renowned geriatric medicine specialist, currently practices at the VA Bedford Healthcare System in Massachusetts. His extensive background in academia and various leadership roles, including Associate Program Director and Medical Director, highlight his expertise. Dr. Lim's exceptional achievements have earned him fellowship status from prestigious institutions like the American College of Physicians and the American College of Preventive Medicine. With a focus on improving rehabilitative outcomes for deconditioned veterans, he actively engages in research. He dedication to advancing medical knowledge is evident through his active involvement in committees and professional societies, as well as his commitment to teaching and sharing his expertise through presentations.
Dr. Lionel Lim is a highly accomplished physician specializing in geriatric medicine. Currently, he serves as a Staff Physician and Geriatric Medicine Specialist at the VA Bedford Healthcare System in Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. His experience extends for more than 25 years.
With a diverse background in medicine and a strong academic foundation, Dr. Lim has held various positions throughout his career. He has previously served as an Associate Program Director and Medical Director at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut, where he oversaw geriatrics and palliative care programs. Dr. Lim has also been an Associate Chief of Geriatrics at Atrius Health in Auburndale, Massachusetts.
With a commitment to education, Dr. Lim has held academic appointments at renowned medical schools, including Yale School of Medicine and Boston University School of Medicine. He has been recognized for his excellence and has received several honors and awards, including fellowship status from the American College of Physicians and the American College of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Lim is actively involved in research, with current projects focusing on optimizing rehabilitative outcomes for deconditioned veterans.
Additionally, he has contributed to numerous committees and professional societies, demonstrating his dedication to the advancement of medicine. Through his teaching, lectures, and presentations at regional and national conferences, Dr. Lim continues to share his expertise in geriatric medicine with the medical community.
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Assistant Professor of Medicine
2022 - TodayBoston University School of Medicine
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Site Director, Geriatrics and Extended Care
2020 - TodayBedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA
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Associate Chief of Geriatrics
2016 - 2020Atrius Health, Auburndale, MA,USA
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Medical Director, Geriatrics and Palliative Care Programs
2007 - 2016Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT,USA
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Staff Physician, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
2004 - 2007Erlanger Bledsoe, Pikeville, TN
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Military Environmental Medicine (Level 1)
ACPM
2023
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Massachusetts License
massachusetts university amherst
2016
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Subspecialty Certification in Geriatric Medicine
ABIM
2003
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MPH
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2003
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American Board of Internal Medicine
ABIM
2002
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MBBS
University of Sydney
1997
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Massachusetts Medical Society (2016)
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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2007)
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American College of Preventive Medicine (2007)
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American College of Physicians (2004)
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American Geriatrics Society (2004)
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