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Dr. Alan Lim, MD

Dr. Alan Lim, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Lim, MD is a plastic surgeon in Burlington, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS in 1991. He is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805

Make an Appointment

(781) 744-8583

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lim is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington Burlington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lim specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lim

4.6

9 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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James Haley – Dec 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark in Boston, MA – Dec 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
dawn fanning in Peabody, MA – Feb 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Burlington, MA – Oct 25, 2016
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Cosmetic Surgery Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

We are here to take care of what matters most, you. Lahey Health offers access to board-certified specialists in nearly every medical specialty and more than 75 primary care practices in over 30 communities providing you with the full continuum of care, all close to home.

biography

Training Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Naval Medical Center Portsmouth) Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts General Hospital,...read more

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Pediatric Plastic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Brigham & Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital

  • Harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital

  • Massachusetts General Hospital And Brigham And Women's Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

    Internship Hospital

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Internship Hospital

  • Ucla

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1991

  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991

  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01803
    Recipient of 41
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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