Dr. Joonhee Lim, M.D. is originally from South Korea. He completed his Rheumatology fellowship in 2014 then moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and worked as an attending physician at Sanford Health. He joined the AARA family in 2018. He likes to spend time with his family. Some of his hobbies include traveling, attending car shows, and basketball. He’s sure to soon become a fan of Phoenix Suns.
Dr. Joonhee Lim, M.D. is originally from South Korea. He completed his Rheumatology fellowship in 2014 then moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and worked as an attending physician at Sanford Health. He joined the AARA family in 2018. He likes to spend time with his family. Some of his hobbies include traveling, attending car shows, and basketball. He’s sure to soon become a fan of Phoenix Suns.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Took time to explain everything
Oct-2024
Dr. Lim is very personable and professional. He takes his time and listens to your concerns, he genuinely cares for his patients. Together we have found a path for my medical issues and I couldn't be more pleased.
Oct-2024
Dr. Lim is very personable and easy to talk to.
Oct-2024
Does not spend a lot of time.
Oct-2024
He is a excellent doctor. He cares, he listens, he thinks ahead. He is so full of knowledge and shares helpful information. He has a great personality and he is funny. He has a kind disposition and he is always so encouraging! I have been trying for years to find a Rheumatologist just like him. I am so glad I finally found him!
Sep-2024
He is very thorough and listens and when necessary goes the next step in securing info that he needs to help patients with the care they need.
Sep-2024
Dr Lim is always so cheerful and positive. I like that he humorous and talks about his family.
Sep-2024
Excellent at updating information in my chart.
Sep-2024
Always explains in detail. He and staff our fantastic!
Sep-2024
Five stars what more can we say about him? Very nice man Dr Lim.
Aug-2024
He and his staff are great! Friendly and efficient; a thorough and caring doctor!
I would highly recommend him!
Aug-2024
Dr Lim is the most caring Dr I’ve ever encountered. He actually reads all the information you fill out. He takes time to explain any questions.
Aug-2024
Wonderful bedside manner, friendly and attentive. Explained things clearly. Always a great experience at AARA.
Aug-2024
He always explains things in detail. I feel informed and valued.
Aug-2024
Excellent rheumatologist. Spent a lot of time with me. Answered all of my questions and explained a lot of things that I didn't understand. Very humorous. Very caring. Thank you Dr. Lim
Aug-2024
Love Dr Lim!!!! He's patient and listens. And explains things. He's never in a hurry. He is very uplifting.
Aug-2024
Dr Lim is the nicest, most attentive Dr I've seen in a long time. Took time to answer all my questions and was very informative. ☺️
Aug-2024
Very nice explained meds and listened
Jul-2024
Dr. Lim is great! He always has a smile and is very caring!
Jul-2024
I love Dr. Lim! He is great! He is my biggest fan on my efforts to control my lupus. Thank you!😄
Jul-2024
I LOVE Dr Lim!! He actually cares about his patients, listens and includes you in the process of your own health care !! I LOVE that ! I do live in this body !! He’s the Best !
Jul-2024
Very informative, caring doctor. One of best Dr. have seen.
Jul-2024
Dr. Lim is a thoughtful, caring, physician. He listens and thinks thru medical plans for me.
I'm SO grateful I have Dr. Lim as my physician.
Jun-2024
Dr Lim is one of my favorite doctors. He ia so personable.
Jun-2024
Very kind and informative. Answered all my questions a real gentleman.
Jun-2024
Dr wouldn’t listen to a word I said, dismissed all my concerns and openly ignored the documents my pcp sent since he didn’t know any of the information on them. He chalked up the issues I’ve been having for the last 3 years to small things that he disagrees are related to autoimmune despite every dr I’ve seen in and out of hospitals stating I definitely need to be diagnosed so they could help me with my health.
Jun-2024
Dr. Lim is very patient focused. I enjoy meeting with him.
Jun-2024
Try professional.
May-2024
He cares and listen to your concerns. He also find ways or what to do to help with your situation.
May-2024
Very rewarding visit.....
May-2024
Dr. Lim was patient, knowledgeable & informative, patient & seemingly very caring. I will be making referrals.
May-2024
Delighted to meet with Dr Lim
May-2024
Good appointment
May-2024
Dr. Lim, has the heart and passion that I am looking for when I go to the clinic
May-2024
Smart, attentive, through, kind and gentle.
May-2024
Thank you Dr. Lim and staff for your wonderful service.
May-2024
My husband and I loved Dr. Lim. He informed us of things we did not know and liked his suggestions. We are looking forward to having him for our doctor now and in the future.
Apr-2024
He was kind, thought
Apr-2024
Super nice, thorough his assistant is amazing too, very informative. Great ENT. I would highly recommend
Apr-2024
Excellent Doctor, he listens and knows what he does. He goes out of his way to help !!!
Apr-2024
Nails on hand and feet did very good. But my eyebrows not so good.
Apr-2024
He really takes the time to know you.
Apr-2024
Amazing doctor. Kind, funny, knowledgeable, interested in my individual medical concerns and finding a solution. Zero complaints!
Apr-2024
Very friendly, answered and explained all my questions. Understands the pain I have.
Mar-2024
Wonderful friendly and helpful office admin team, and all staff members. Dr. Lim is one of the warmest conversational, and professional provider's I have ever seen. Thank you!
Mar-2024
He's great
Mar-2024
Excellent Dr Very helpful. He listens to your problems and takes his time with patients.
Feb-2024
Dr. Lim is very kind and attentive. He listens to his patients and explains thoroughly when I have questions or concerns.
Feb-2024
I really like Dr. Lim. He takes time for me to ask questions.
Feb-2024
Thank you for helping me discovering 1 of where my pain is coming and am able to seek further my care.
Feb-2024
Best doctor ever. I can pretty much talk to him about anything and he will give me his honest opinion and I absolutely love that. He also respects my opinion and the choices that I want to make.
Feb-2024
My first appointment and it was a pleasure to meet him and have him assess my condition as being stable.
Feb-2024
He’s always patient and make sure that I have everything that I need. He is awesome.
Feb-2024
He was fantastic when I came in for my visit. He took his time to explain every single question I had for him. Very happy with my overall experience.
Jan-2024
Top notch, well informed and knows what he is doing.
Jan-2024
Dr. Kim is very compassionate and caring. He is also willing to take the time to answer questions and ease your mind. He is easy to talk to.
Jan-2024
Dr Lim is excellent! He has a wonderful bedside manner and listens.
Jan-2024
Great doctor!
Jan-2024
Very thorough and compassionate provider.
Jan-2024
Very informative and helpful!
Jan-2024
The best!
Jan-2024
Very nice
Jan-2024
Didn’t answer questions.
Jan-2024
This doctor is wonderful very pleasant and very knowledgeable. It was worth the two minute wait to get the first appointment with him.
Jan-2024
Very caring and thorough!
Jan-2024
Always a pleasure to talk with Dr. Lim! He is very knowledgeable and supportive.
Jan-2024
Dr. Lim was very kind and patient, as well as informative. Love his upbeat approach.
Jan-2024
Very personable and easy to talk to.
Dec-2023
Dr. Lim is very thorough in reviewing labs he has ordered and labs from other doctors. He explains things in a way that a person can understand. He took additional time to explain things and he did not make you feel that he was in a hurry. Also wanted to recognize Justin at the front desk. Justin knows how to take care of business while making you feel important. Outstanding visit today.
Dec-2023
Always excellant
Dec-2023
Very informative and friendly
Dec-2023
Great visit as usual. Dr. Lim is knowledgeable and always answers all of my questions without rush. He makes patients feel they are important and have his undivided attention.
Dec-2023
Best doctor
Dec-2023
Dr. Lim takes the time to go over test results with you and answers questions. I really appreciate how thorough he is.
Dec-2023
Always efficient
Dec-2023
I have been a patient of Joonhee Lim since 2018.
I feel so blessed to have him as my Doctor.
I trust him.
Dec-2023
He’s a wealth of information, explains everything and takes the time to listen! Very personable and caring!
Dec-2023
Dr Lim is the best.
Dec-2023
Dr Lim is always so thorough with my medical issues. And always very pleasant and courteous. I’m so grateful that he has an office close to my home.
Nov-2023
He is always so patient with me .. explains everything.. and makes sure I am being heard as a person in regards to my health issues !! He also speaks in layman terms to his patients, which is rare in the industry! I Love him as my Rheumatologist and wished he could be my GP!!
Nov-2023
It is always a pleasure to see Dr Lim. He is very personable. I would highly recommend him.
Nov-2023
Knowledgeable easy to talk to.
Nov-2023
We love him. A wonderful improvement after seeing an inadequate doc and pa at aara. So glad we could switch. Did not see dr Kim, saw new pa dina. She made two med changes. Rana had made a med change but kreutz discontinued the med at the next visit. She obviously did not speak to him about the change. Diana said she spoke to dr Kim. Great doc
Nov-2023
So personable and thorough. Always appreciate Dr. Kim’s bedside manner!
Oct-2023
Dr. Lim is very caring and listens to what I say. He’s a wonderful doctor.
Oct-2023
So important to be heard. This provider listens and cares. His explanation of his concerns and findings was the best I have ever had.
Oct-2023
Absolutely the best dr I have ever gone to along with awsome staff
Oct-2023
Awesome & caring doctor
Oct-2023
He help me alot and was honestly with my treatment
Oct-2023
Dr Lim is always so friendly and really listens to your concerns and gives you all the options so you can make the best decision for your treatment. I highly recommend Dr Lim!
Sep-2023
Excellent rheumatologist.
Sep-2023
I'm very happy with my treatment 😄
Sep-2023
My body is going through something but he is breaking it down and he care we are a team
Aug-2023
good bed manner. Helped me with my condition alot and experienced good outcome.
Aug-2023
Helpful and informative.
Aug-2023
Dr. Kim is very personable. He listens to my concerns and does what he can in the scope of a Rheumatologist. He ensures I have the necessary reports for my other phycians.
Aug-2023
Wonderful bedside manner and really helped me understand my results and treatment options.
Aug-2023
Dr Lim is a marvelous doctor. I am always concerned with the side effects of medications and treatments. Dr Lim is a great listener. Dr Lim mirrors my concerns and understands them so very well. Not only does he have a terrific mind for medicine, he is sharp in life and has phenomenal people skills. I am so blessed to have him for.my doc!
Aug-2023
Very kind and knowledgeable. Took the time to listen to me.
Aug-2023
In my world of doctors, not many really seem to hear but he is one of a few that really seems to hear me.
Aug-2023
He is very nice and explained everything. Plus, Dr. Lim is very helpful by coming up with a plan.
Aug-2023
Best of the best! Office people are wonderful and kind (front desk lady is so funny!). In and out and Doc is very sincere and compassionate. Love this place. So happy this office is now so close to home!
Aug-2023
Dr Lim is wonderful! He listens, he explains. He will even show you picture examples.
Jul-2023
He was so personable and caring. Really enjoyed my visit and look forward to continuing my care with him.
Jul-2023
Just Love Dr. Lim!
He is caring , compassionate, explains everything, extremely professional and so very positive. I’m so glad I was referred to him by Kevin Hall - Banner Primary care. Everyone in office is awesome! Thank you.
Jul-2023
Dr Lim takes the time to listen and explain everything. I feel really blessed to find him.
Jul-2023
He's very professional and cares about me. Very friendly.
Jul-2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable
Jul-2023
He is very positive and friendly doctor.
Jul-2023
He is a great doctor we are very Happy with him . He is caring and concern for his patients
Jun-2023
He listens to his patients and he involves me in the choices for my health
Jun-2023
Dr. Lim was very personable, relatable and explained everything in a way I could understand. He is also pretty funny.
Jun-2023
Wonderful doctor
Jun-2023
Great personality, super smart, willing to look things up online to confirm advice given, on-time for appointments, and genuinely enjoys working with his patients.
Jun-2023
Good side bed manners and listens
May-2023
Dr. Lim is fantastic.
May-2023
Very educational. Excellent doctor/patient communication. Enjoyed our visit immensely. He has a way of putting the patient at ease.
May-2023
Timely and friendly
May-2023
Dr Lim is very tentative, caring, and knows his work.
May-2023
I consider Dr. Lim an excellent Doctor, He has all the best qualities people are looking for in a Doctor, all rolled into one. He has a great sense of humor, is sensitive to his patients needs, caring, and genuinely kind, professional, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to give the best care to his patients. I highly recommend Dr. Lim!!!!
May-2023
He is an excellent Doctor. Very knowledgeable and highly recommended in his field. He listens to me and helps me find solutions to end my pain.
May-2023
Dr Lim takes his time with me and he listens! This is so important to me!
May-2023
Happy birthday to you on Thursday
May-2023
Great
May-2023
Very nice, professional and thorough Doctor.
May-2023
Good natured,thorough and very competent. Wonderful first visit. Very satisfied .
May-2023
Very nice manners. Felt like he heard me.Would recommend to family and friends.
May-2023
I'm sure the girl was just having a bad day. I think she must be be. She was so far behind she didn't have time to do the extras the nurses usually do. There no communication at all.
Every thing else was fine.
May-2023
excellent
May-2023
Dr. Lim and his staff are wonderful! They take their time and answer all questions. I am very pleased with my care.
May-2023
Very compassionate and listen to his patients
May-2023
He is a wonderful doctor with an equally wonderful PA Thea Davis. I have received very good care here with this group!
Apr-2023
Dedicated caring and surprisingly funny top notch provider
Apr-2023
Lab done only. Fast excellent service
Apr-2023
Very kind and attentive. Listened.
Apr-2023
He listens to you he refers to actual data from tests and scans he cares
Apr-2023
I love Dr. Lim! He is very receptive to what I share with him about my condition and always includes me in decisions to change anything regarding my treatment
Apr-2023
Such a nice guy
Apr-2023
Dr Lim is excellent! Kind & listens to all of your concerns. I had the pleasure of seeing Thea for my recent visit . She is also excellent for the same reasons as Dr Lim. This is the best rheumatology office I have ever been to.
Apr-2023
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Dr. Joonhee Lim, M.D. is originally from South Korea. He completed his Rheumatology fellowship in 2014 then moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and worked as an attending physician at Sanford Health. He joined the AARA family in 2018. He likes to spend time with his family. Some of his hobbies include traveling, attending car shows, and basketball. He’s sure to soon become a fan of Phoenix Suns.
Fellowship – Rheumatology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas
Residency – Internal Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, Texas
Medical School Dongguk University, School of Medicine Gyeongju, South Korea
Board Certification : Rheumatology and Internal Medicine
Took time to explain everything
Dr. Lim is very personable and professional. He takes his time and listens to your concerns, he genuinely cares for his patients. Together we have found a path for my medical issues and I couldn't be more pleased.
Dr. Lim is very personable and easy to talk to.
Does not spend a lot of time.
He is a excellent doctor. He cares, he listens, he thinks ahead. He is so full of knowledge and shares helpful information. He has a great personality and he is funny. He has a kind disposition and he is always so encouraging! I have been trying for years to find a Rheumatologist just like him. I am so glad I finally found him!
He is very thorough and listens and when necessary goes the next step in securing info that he needs to help patients with the care they need.
Dr Lim is always so cheerful and positive. I like that he humorous and talks about his family.
Excellent at updating information in my chart.
Always explains in detail. He and staff our fantastic!
Five stars what more can we say about him? Very nice man Dr Lim.