Centre For Clinical Haematology

I was transferred to Mt Elizabeth Novena and placed under Dr Lim’s care after 2 rounds of chemotherapy. Dr Lim is one of the very few hematologists in Singapore specializing in the haploidentical technique, a transplant which allows me to obtain healthy marrow from my sister even though we are not a perfect match. I want to emphasize that Dr Lim’s knowledge is leading edge and his track record of recovery rate is top notch here in Singapore and in the region.

Complimenting his expertise in treating leukemia, Dr Lim is very dedicated and responsible to the well-being of all his patients. I remember that he would come directly to the hospital to check on all his patients in the ward the moment he landed, after short medical trips overseas. He also exuded confidence as he communicated the roadmap and milestones towards the transplant. In turn, these discussions gave me and my caregivers a lot of assurance, and I felt that there was light at the end of the tunnel with Dr Lim helping me.

Dr Lim has excellent bedside manners and is always patient to listen and answer my questions and clear my doubts. Seeing Dr Lim’s smiley face every morning when I was in the ward brightened my day; he inspired courage and confidence in me so I never cried or complained of the painful side effects of the chemo and transplant.

I’m truly grateful to Dr Lim, who helped to heal me at the darkest moment in my life. Now in full remission for 16 months, I’m back with my family, looking after my kids, working and pursuing my hobbies again.

Thank you so much, Dr Lim!
Hand to heart, I highly recommend Dr Lim to all patients suffering from leukaemia.

HE SAVED MY LIFE! I was diagnosed in August 2017 with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) when I was 67 years old. Unfortunately due to the government policy in Hong Kong and the limitation of resources, stem cell transplant in Hong Kong would only be considered for patients of 60 years old or under and as such, I was not qualified. After some research and discussions with my family, we decided to pursue Singapore as the place for a possible bone marrow transplant and we were quickly recommended to find Dr Lim who is one of the top-notch bone marrow transplant specialists in Singapore. We flew to meet Dr Lim In Dec 2017 for an initial meeting which was extremely helpful, and he demonstrated professionalism and genuine care that I had not received from other doctors. We went back to see him again in four months for the transplant which turned out to be very successful. While there were days during the process when I had high fever and chills at night, Dr. Lim went above and beyond in making sure my needs were addressed during those late nights. Since then, I had a remarkable recovery thanks to Dr Lim! He literally saved my life, and I could not thank him more for giving me a second chance to life.

Sometimes you don't have a choice when one falls ill but you can choose whom to believe and place your trust in. My family and I went with our gut feel and decided Dr Lim is the one who will walk the journey together.

In the midst of all confusion and frustrations from trying to understand my medical condition to seeking the optimal treatment outcome, Dr Lim has given me such care and encouragement, not just as a doctor but as a great human being! He listens and very often put a smile on your face, I guess he knows when one is going through a difficult time, you feel anxious and helpless at times but he will be the one to lighten up the situation besides offering recommendations on the next course of action. I didn't feel so alone and fearful with Dr Lim around.

We felt confident in his care management, never intimidated to ask questions when in doubt. The mutual trust and reliance in your doctor helped to comfort a weary soul. Today I'm well and healthy and looking back, we can't thank Dr Lim enough for his kind help and expertise, the capable nurses and every individual who has rendered much help along the way.

And...do not be surprised if you see Dr Lim in the ward on sundays and late at night! The little things he does for his patients are beyond words! We appreciate your sincere thoughts from our hearts, Dr Lim 🙂