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Huat Lim, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-9888
Portrait of Huat Lim
Portrait of Huat Lim
ucsf logo

Huat Lim, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Mission Bay
415-353-9888

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About me

Dr. Huat Lim is a gastrointestinal oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with liver and bile duct cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer.

Lim's research focuses on using genomics and machine learning techniques to improve treatment options for patients with liver and bile duct cancers.

Lim earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at UCSF, where he served as chief fellow.

Lim is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and has received an AACR Scholar-in-Training Award.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Hematology - Oncology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, University of Washington School of Medicine

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    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    83 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 27, 2026

      Dr. Lim is the best provider I have had at UCSF

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 20, 2026

      Dr Lim is the BEST DOCTOR EVER!! I have complete faith in him! His team & all the other cancer doctors that are involved in my case THANK YOU! The treatments have been tough, admittedly, but Dr. Lim & fellow docs are amazingly getting rid of this liver cancer thru their recommended treatments. God Bless You ALL!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 31, 2026

      Dr. Lim is always professional and listens well

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 6, 2025

      Dr. Huat Lim is unfailingly polite, attentive and addresses all our questions

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 7, 2025

      Dr. Huat Lim always listens and responds to all our questions in a thoughtful and caring manner

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      September 8, 2025

      Dr. Lim, on our first meeting, was very knowledgeable and helpful. He shared his experience and gave recommendations based on my test results and shared some of his vast experience working with similar cancer patients. His manner was kind, compassionate and helpful.

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