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Dr Aik Guan Lim

MB ChB MD FRCP

Gastroenterologist

39 years of experience

Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2SB

(+1 more)

3 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Ritu Malaiya, Dr Ratnasingam Nithiyananthan

4.77

/5

(22 reviews)

39 years of experience

Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2SB

(+1 more)

3 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Ritu Malaiya, Dr Ratnasingam Nithiyananthan

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Endoscopy (OGD)
9
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
6
1
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
6

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About Dr Aik Guan Lim

Dr Aik Guan Lim is a consultant gastroenterologist based in Surrey. He specialises in general gastroenterology, hepatology, and all aspects of endoscopy. He also has a clinical interest in therapeutic, diagnostic and open access gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and Fibroscan. He typically sees patients with symptoms such as pain, bloating, heartburn, bowel habit changes, rectal bleeding, and nausea, and he also treats patients with liver problems symptoms such as jaundice and abnormal liver scans or liver function tests. Dr Lim is able to diagnose a wide range of conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, gastric ulcer, hiatus hernia, hepatitis, fatty liver, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Dr Lim qualified in 1987 from Bristol University before undertaking specialist training at St George's Hospital and The Royal London Hospital. He then completed a research degree where he looked into primary biliary cirrhosis and achieved the Young Investigator Prize from the Mayo Clinic for his work. He has also published his work on helicobacter pylori infection and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr Lim's NHS practice is at Epsom and St Helier University NHS Trust where he is a consultant gastroenterologist as well as clinical director for medicine. His private clinics are at Ramsay Ashtead Hospital and Epsom Hospital.


Subspecialties

  • General (Internal) Medicine
  • Hepatology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(37)
Skill Endorsements
(8)

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Endoscopy (OGD)
9
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
6
1
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
6
Colonoscopy
3
1
Bloating
3
Swollen Stomach
1
1
Fatty Liver Disease
2
FibroScan
2
Sigmoidoscopy
1
Hiatus Hernia
1
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
1
Gastroscopy
1
Oesophageal Spasm
1
Functional Bowel Disease
1
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
1
Barrett's Oesophagus
1
Bowel Cancer Screening
1
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
1
Achalasia
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
BRAVO Capsule
Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Bile Duct Diseases
Blood in Stool / Rectal Bleeding (Haematochezia)
Cholestasis
Cirrhosis
Coeliac Disease
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhoea
Enteral Feeding
Food Intolerance
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Disease
Gallstones
Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers
Gastritis
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Haemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Jaundice
LPR Reflux
Liver Biopsy
Liver Cancer
Liver Disease
Nausea and Vomiting
Oesophageal Cancer
Oesophageal Stent Insertion
Oesophagitis
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Disorders
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Pain
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Polycystic Liver Disease
Primary Billiary Cholangitis (PBC)
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
Tiredness (Fatigue)
Video Consultation
Wilson's Disease

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3239748


Education

University of Bristol

Medicine

Graduated 1987


Qualifications

  • University of Bristol MBChB, MD
  • Royal College of Physicians, London FRCP

Memberships:

  • British Society of Gastroenterology
  • European Association of the Study of the Liver
  • American Gastroenterology Association

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Indonesian

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £180.00
  • Follow-up appointment

    £120.00
*May vary on location

Locations

Ashtead Hospital

The Warren Ashtead, Ashtead, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT21 2SB

4.84(481 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Free Parking
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Epsom General Hospital - The Northey Suite

Epsom Hospital Dorking Road, Epsom, United Kingdom, KT18 7EG

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Endoscopy (OGD)
9
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
6
1
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
6

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Patients consistently find Dr Aik Guan Lim clear, helpful, and professional. Procedures are explained in simple terms, which builds patient trust. He performs thorough checks, and patients value his pleasant, reassuring manner. His expertise addresses upper gastrointestinal conditions, including acid reflux and endoscopy.

5
verified patient
22 May 2024

I found Dr Lim friendly and helpful. He remembered me from two years previously and was able to initiate a conversation about my business and interests. The procedure was carried out efficiently and painlessly and the results explained in simple laymans terms.

5
verified patient
15 May 2024

Dr Lim, was extremely helpful and explained everything very clearly, including next steps. I would highly recommend him.

Patient seen for:
4.67
verified patient
19 Mar 2024

Excellent quality of service Helpful, kind understanding

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
22 Feb 2024

Very patient and clearly explained approach

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Apr 2023

I felt my condition was examined very thoroughly and my test results were explained clearly.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Apr 2023

Dr Lim gave me confidence with the procedure I was going to have.

4.33
verified patient
07 Mar 2023

I found the whole experience good. Dr Lim was brief but courteous. Reason for a 4 rather than 5 is that the investigation did not appear as thorough as my previous examination of this type and the explanation and the explanatory sheet after the examination was not as detailed.

5
verified patient
12 Feb 2023

Kept things simple ans straight forward

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
07 Feb 2023

Explained to me what my issues could be. Was very comforting and made me feel I was in good hands!

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
06 Feb 2023

Dr Lim was most attentive during my explanation of the earlier events and provided a coherent scientific explanation thereafter.

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Skill Endorsements

I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Lim for gastroenterology or general medical care. He is a well respected colleague. We have had several shared patients over the years and he provides sound and sensible advice.

10 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
General (Internal) Medicine
Hepatology

Dr Ritu Malaiya

Dr Ritu Malaiya

Rheumatologist
Is a colleague

gastroenterologist

05 Nov 2021
Endorsed for
Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy

DN

Dr Ratnasingam Nithiyananthan

Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialist
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Aik Guan Lim's reviews like?

Dr Aik Guan Lim's overall patient rating is 4.77 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews.

What languages does Dr Aik Guan Lim speak?

Dr Aik Guan Lim speaks English, Cantonese and Indonesian

Where is Dr Aik Guan Lim located?

Dr Aik Guan Lim primarily practices at Ashtead Hospital, located at The Warren Ashtead, Ashtead, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT21 2SB
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