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Dr. Renelle Lim
Ophthalmology – Oculofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Renelle Lim
Ophthalmology – Oculofacial Surgeon
Sarasota, FL
Areas of Expertise
Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Brow Lift
Ptosis Repair
Eyelid Malposition Repair
Lacrimal Surgery
About Me
Dr. Renelle Lim is a board-certified, double fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the eyelids, orbit, and tear-duct system. She combines meticulous surgical technique with a patient-centered approach focused on safety, function, and natural-looking results.After earning her medical degree at SUNY Downstate, Dr. Lim completed ophthalmology residency training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and advanced fellowship training at Wills Eye Hospital in both ocular oncology and oculoplastic & orbital surgery. She has held academic leadership roles, including serving as Director of Ocular Oncology at Yale’s Smilow Cancer Center and as an assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine.At the Institute of Dermatology & Oculoplastic Surgery, Dr. Lim offers reconstructive and cosmetic care, including eyelid surgery and post–skin cancer reconstruction. She is active in research and education and strives to help patients feel informed and confident at every step.
Training
- Medical Doctor (MD)State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (SUNY Downstate)Medical School
Oculoplastic & Orbital SurgeryWills Eye HospitalFellowship2017
Ocular OncologyWills Eye HospitalFellowship2016- OphthalmologyState University of New York Downstate Medical CenterResidency2014
- BS, BiologyCity University of New York, Brooklyn CollegeUndergraduate2006
Awards & Honors
American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology2021International Society of Ocular Oncology – Best Paper
International Society of Ocular Oncology2019
Publications, Presentations & Press
- Validation of the Prognostic Usefulness of the Gene Expression Profiling Test in Patients with Uveal Melanoma.Ophthalmology2023
- Cemiplimab for Orbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma in 11 Cases.Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery2022
- Genetic characterization of an aggressive optic nerve pilocytic glioma.Brain Tumor Pathology2021
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:FL
- License Numbers:ME153736


