Patient Testimonials


Dr. Lim sees patients with ankle pain, soccer and running injuries, sprained ankles, and many other conditions. Read how Dr. Lim has helped patients in the past - and how he can help you.


"In May of 2005 I underwent lateral ankle stability surgery on my right foot.

Until the time I was diagnosed with this condition I was completely unaware that I even had a medical problem I wrote off my lengthy history of trips and falls to klutziness and assumed I would just have to live with it for the rest of my life.

I was thrilled to think there might be a cure, even though I was a bit skeptical.

As it turned out I had no reason to be the least bit skeptical! The surgery was completely successful and I was back on my feet before my employers could complain. What's even better is that I haven't had a single trip or fall since then!

My only regret is that I couldn't have had the surgery thirty or forty years ago. Thank you!"

-Karen Spera


"Playing professional football left my ankles weak and unstable, I thought I would never walk normally again. Dr. Lim recreated ligaments in both my ankles using his latest surgical technique to achieve the quickest recovery possible. Today they are stronger than ever! Dr. Lim has an outstanding reputation, success rate and caring personality. He establishes a doctor/patient relationship that goes well beyond the norm. Grateful to the Doc!”

-John Edwards, formerly of the Baltimore Colts


"Many years ago I was involved in an accident, which shattered my left heel. I saw Dr. Lim in regards to reoccurring pain in my left foot, which he informed me was caused by lack of stabilization in my ankle and excess bone on my heel. I underwent surgery with Dr. Lim in December 2006, in which two different procedures were completed. I can now continue on with my normal workout activities. I use to often find myself tripping and falling down because my ankle would give out, however after my surgery I have not had this happen. Thanks to Dr. Lim I can now go running in my gym shoes or go out in my high heels without pain. Thanks Dr. Lim!"

-Bridget Culhins


"Before I had The Lim Procedure surgery, anytime I would hit a slight crack or change in the pavement, my ankle would twist and I would fall. This was particularly a problem because I am a teacher and would often fall when I was taking the students to the bus. Going on fieldtrips and other outings were very difficult. Within a few weeks of the surgery I was up doing activities I haven’t done in a long time. Just this past June, I went on a mission trip to Africa. In Africa there are roots, rocks and ditches that are just waiting to trip you up. I managed to hike around without any problems. The Lim Procedure really helped change my life."

-S. L. Johnson, Teacher


"I injured my ankle in my second year at the University of Notre Dame. I went and saw another physician who told me I would not be able to fully recover from my injury. He also told me that surgery would put me out of playing soccer from anywhere between 6 to 8 months. I did not like what I was facing and was pretty scared by the potential of not being able to fully recover from my injury. Luckily we found Dr. Lim. After my first visit with Dr. Lim, he told me that his procedure would put me out of soccer for only 2 months. He also said I would be walking within 2 weeks, which seemed remarkable to me. Since I have undergone Dr. Lim’s procedure, I have fully recovered from my injury. I haven’t had any problems with the ankle whatsoever. I couldn’t have found a better to doctor to be honest. Not only is Dr. Lim a great doctor and the only way to go if you need ankle surgery, he is also a great guy and will make sure you are totally looked after and will follow up with you to make sure everything is okay. I fully and 100% recommend Dr. Lim for anyone needing an ankle or foot operation. I couldn’t have been luckier to find him. Thanks, Dr. Lim, for saving my ankle."

-Brendan King


"My daughter, now playing soccer for a Big Ten school, was told in 2008 that she would have to play with pain and instability in her ankle, or face 16+ weeks of cast and crutches. Dr. Lim removed bone fragments and used The Lim Procedure to repair a ligament in her ankle. She was on the soccer field within a month, and her ankle is great. Dr. Lim is a caring and innovative doctor - well worth the 300 mile+ round trip drive to receive his care!"

-Claudia Fehrenbacher


"I injured my ankle at work, while working with children. I went through therapy and was still having trouble, so I was then referred to Dr. Lim which was the best experience that I could have had. My recovery time was unexplainably fast. Dr. Lim is a life saver and I am now currently able to do as much as I could before and then some, due to the fact that my ankle is now a lot stronger and healthier than it was before I broke it. Thanks again Doc, you did an awesome job and I would recommend you to anyone!"

-Justin Scace


"I am at the 3.5 week mark since my surgery (The Lim Procedure). I am pain free and ready to run. This remarkable procedure allowed me to return to my life so quick that it’s almost like I didn’t ever have a surgery! Can’t wait to have my other ankle done!"

-Lisa Cohen


"Dr. Lim is the most available, flexible, responsive medical professional I have worked with. My 17-year-old son had The Lim Procedure last fall and was back to both track and soccer within 4 weeks without any side effects. The procedure works amazingly well. All the strength and agility has returned."

-Deborah Lott

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"As a former Israel Premier League soccer player and a current coach, I have been treated by the best doctors and specialists. When I re-injured my ankle it was clear to me that only the best doctor would be able to treat what seemed to be a pretty intricate injury. I heard about Dr. Lim, who operated on one of my players. I cannot say enough good things about his humility, professionalism, knowledge and, most importantly, skills and ability to fix my complicated injury. Dr. Lim immediately diagnosed the multiple sources of my pain and offered a thorough solution. After my surgery, I did not need any pain killers; I was able to walk on the foot within 2-3 days. It was worth the trip from Connecticut to be treated by Dr. Lim."

-Omer Doron

"Dr. Lim has been my podiatrist for the past 8 years. I have run 35 marathons during that time and Dr. Lim has resolved every one of my foot issues (there have been plenty). I got Dr. Lim's special ankle surgery in mid-April. Within 2.5 weeks, I was running short distances without issue (2.5 miles). By the 5th week, I was up to 34 miles a week and my ankle was stronger and more stable than it had been in years – a very noticeable difference!! Dr. Lim is an INCREDIBLE DOCTOR – from his ankle surgery, to his assessments, to his very personal and reliable touch that he gives his patients. I am just so grateful to be connected to him all these years and he’s had a huge impact in getting me through my quest to run 50 marathons in 50 states."

-Todd Loizzo


"Dr. Lim! I just wanted to thank you for the great work you did on my ankle. When you operated at the end of January, I never thought I would have the best game of my playing career a few months later at almost 34 years old! 66 points!! Our Team name is Top Dollar. Thanks again."

-Mark Zanders Jr.


"I injured my ankle playing basketball and was devastated when I heard of the long recovery time my doctor predicted with traditional surgery. I'm happy to report that Dr. Lim performed his lateral ankle stability procedure on my ankle 10 months ago, and this weekend (after months of training) I completed a half marathon with NO pain in my ankle whatsoever. I'm eternally grateful to be able to pick up this hobby of mine again so quickly. Thank you, Dr. Lim! I'm already signed up for another two half marathons this year!"

-Robin Rieck


"I have multiple medical problems and can seem like a hypochondriac to some doctors. Dr. Lim took the time and patience to listen to me and most of all he believed me! I underwent the "Lim Procedure" last December and for the first time in a long time I had relief from at times debilitating foot and ankle pain. I cannot stress enough how important it was to me as a person to be understood and treated with compassion and understanding. It is there that the real healing begins. Thank you Dr. Lim for everything you have done for me!"

-Rebecca Coluzzi


"I had lateral ankle stability surgery on both of my ankles in 2008. Before I had the surgery I had a lot of pain doing things such as running but it also caused problems in both of my sports, diving and gymnastics. After I got these surgeries everything became pain free pretty quickly. I was really surprised at how fast I was able to get back into my sports and I was able to do it without pain. Also, I now run a lot. It’s so much easier now that it doesn’t hurt and that’s something I couldn’t do before. I'm so happy I got this surgery. It helped so much. Thanks!!!"

-Mallory Fisher


"I had The Lim Procedure for ankle instability last year, first on my right ankle, and it was such a great success that I chose to have it on my left ankle 3 months later. I could not be happier and praise Dr Lim everyday!

From the age of 13, I was constantly spraining my ankles, rolling them, jarring them; my sprains were so bad that sometimes I was put in plaster of paris. I had drawers full of support braces, sports tape and every shoe insert and sport shoe possible. With an active sports life, I was under the constant care of osteopaths, chiropractors and ultrasound to aid in recovery of constant sprains from lateral ankle instability. Over the years this ankle weakness affected my gait, knees, hip and gave me lower back pain.

Finally at 36 years old, I had had enough. I was fed up with feeling young-spirited in an old body. I consulted with orthopedic surgeons in Australia, New Zealand, England and Chicago. All of them told me I was a candidate for surgery, but it just didn’t feel right. They were going to sacrifice my good ligaments to support my weak stretched out ones. Some suggested cutting into the heel bone. All these options were big surgeries with big recoveries, which I believed would lead to further complications down the road.

Thankfully I landed at Dr. Lim's office, where he outlined The Lim Procedure. My first thought was, “This is too good to be true.” Now I have never looked back. My pain was alleviated straight after surgery. I had lived with aches and pains for so many years that it had become my normal. After the surgery I was in a space boot for 6 days non weight bearing. I was partial weight bearing for 2 days, and I was back at my nursing job 9 days after surgery fully weight bearing, smiling from ear to ear.

I remember leaving a voice message on Dr. Lim's cell phone saying, "Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, I can never thank you enough.” I thought he might think I was crazy!

My mother flew over from Australia for the same surgery months after mine (I got those wonky ankles genes from her!) My friend from New Zealand flew over for her Achilles surgery with Dr. Lim. All great recoveries and results. I am forever grateful to Dr. Lim and The Lim Procedure."

-Rana Kennelly