Holistic, bespoke weight loss and general surgery for a better you
Dr Aaron Lim
FRACS, MBBS(Hons), BPharm, Allurion Certified Physician, General & Bariatric Surgeon practising in Brisbane & Redland
Gastric Balloon
Are you looking for a rapid, safe and effective way to lose weight but want something non-surgical? Consider a gastric balloon. Currently, Dr Lim is the only proceduralist in Brisbane offering all 3 gastric balloons that are approved in Australia:
Our clinic has been recognized and awarded as an Allurion Centre of Excellence and best-in-class in Australia and New Zealand, with Dr Aaron Lim as the lead proceduralist.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
A sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical weight loss procedure that involves removing a portion of the stomach to create a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach pouch.
Reducing your stomach's capacity can help limit the amount of food you can eat, leading to less hunger cues and sustainable weight loss. It is often recommended for people with a high BMI who are at risk of diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnoea.
Our dedicated support team includes bariatric nurses, dietitians, psychologists and exercise physiologists.
General and Reflux Surgery
General surgery encompasses a broad range of procedures and medical conditions. Dr. Lim performs most of them by laparoscopy or "keyhole", a minimally invasive technique that is associated with less pain, faster recovery and fewer wound complications. Surgeries he performs include:
Gallbladder surgery
Anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery
Abdominal wall and groin hernia surgery
Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Surgery (EPSiT)
Emergency General Surgery (e.g. appendicectomy)
Excision of skin lesions
Colonoscopy and gastroscopy
Professional Associations
Meet your surgeon
Dr Aaron Lim is a general surgeon with subspecialty interests in reflux, bariatric (weight loss) surgery and lifestyle medicine. He grew up and trained in Queensland, first completing a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2008 before graduating from medicine in 2013 with honours both at the University of Queensland.
Having had a passion for general surgery since medical school, Dr Lim completed his training in General Surgery in 2020 having spent 4 years in various hospitals across Queensland. In 2021, he completed further sub-specialist training in esophagogastric and bariatric surgery at the Gold Coast University and Pindara Private Hospitals.
Dr Lim chose to specialise in bariatric surgery not just due to the interesting and life changing operations that are performed, but also because of the passionate and dedicated mentors, surgeons and allied health members that have inspired him to be in this field. He is dedicated to his craft and believes that the key to being a good surgeon involves not only the ability to be technical but requires collaboration, teamwork, communication with an emphasis on patient centred care.
Dr Lim enjoys the pathology that he deals with and the challenges that comes along with it. He enjoys the autonomy of being a surgeon but also working in a team of like-minded professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients.
Dr Lim is passionate about training the next generation of doctors by being involved in the teaching and education of surgical trainees, junior medical staff and medical students from the University of Queensland. He is also currently the intern supervisor for surgery at Redland Hospital. After years of being away from the city he grew up in, he feels privileged to be able to return back Brisbane to contribute to its healthcare needs.
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