A/PROF CHRISTOPHER LIM

Chris is a specialist Australian-trained Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgeon based in Canberra and Sydney.

 

He sub-specialises in complex oncological surgery of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts, as well as the full spectrum of general surgical conditions including gallstones and hernias. Chris' surgical expertise also spans conditions of the stomach, oesophagus and small bowel. He offers endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy and colonoscopy), and utilises minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic surgery for faster recovery. 

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Chris is a graduate of the prestigious Australian and Aotearoa Hepatic, Pancreatic and Biliary Association Fellowship program, receiving the Padbury Trophy for outstanding performance in the exit examinations. He trained at the highest volume pancreatic centre in Australia, Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and is a Clinical Associate Professor with the Australian National University. 

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Aside from his technical excellence, patients and colleagues value Chris for his calm and warm presence, as well as his sense of utmost responsibility towards his patients. 

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Chris is available for both public and private referrals, making every effort to see patients as soon as possible upon referral, and within a week for new cancers and urgent referrals. If helpful, Chris also speaks basic conversational Mandarin.