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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
    82 ratings
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    • 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.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 6, 2025

      Dr. Lim is very good at explaining things and answering questions

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 29, 2025

      Dr. Lim is always courteous, listens to and addresses all questions and concerns in a thoughtful manner

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 1, 2025

      I believe Dr. Lim is among the very best at what he does.

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