Dr Jesselyn Lim

Dr Jesselyn Lim is a highly regarded Melbourne-based General Physician and Geriatrician who specialises in providing comprehensive care for older adults. With an approachable and reassuring manner, Dr Lim prioritises delivering individualised, compassionate care that addresses the unique and often complex health needs of her patients. Her clinical focus spans across geriatric medicine, general medicine, and perioperative medicine, ensuring that patients receive holistic support tailored to their specific circumstances.

In her clinical practice, Dr Lim is dedicated to the acute care of elderly patients, as well as the perioperative care and management of individuals undergoing surgical procedures. She works closely with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to optimise health outcomes, manage complex medical conditions, and support recovery. Her expertise in perioperative medicine is particularly valuable in ensuring that older patients are thoroughly prepared for surgery and receive meticulous post-operative care to minimise complications and promote rehabilitation.

Dr Lim completed her medical studies at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2002. She went on to undertake extensive postgraduate training, completing her training as a Geriatrician in 2011. Her training pathway included roles as a Basic Physician Trainee, a Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee, and a Palliative Care Registrar across several prominent metropolitan health services. In 2012, she was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, reflecting her high standards of clinical excellence and dedication to her field.