Background

lim wei juan

Dr Lim Wei Juan

MD (UNIMAS), MRCPE, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edinburgh), AM (Mal), EACVI TTE (EU), HFA, EAPCI, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (IJN)

MMC: 60630, NSR: 137673; ORCID: 0000-0001-5943-7045

Dr Lim Wei Juan is a highly accomplished and respected physician whose unwavering dedication to medicine has earned him deep admiration from both his peers and patients. Born and raised in Malaysia, Dr. Lim developed a strong interest in medicine from a young age—an early passion that laid the foundation for a distinguished medical career.

He pursued his medical education at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), graduating with his medical degree in 2012. Driven by a commitment to excellence, Dr. Lim continued his postgraduate training and achieved the Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) in 2016, a significant milestone that marked his progression as a specialist physician.

Over the years, Dr. Lim has built an impressive professional portfolio, serving in several prestigious hospitals and medical institutions across Malaysia. His dedication, clinical acumen, and academic rigor culminated in the award of the Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (FRCP) in 2022, one of the highest professional honors for physicians in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Lim spent five formative years at the National Heart Institute (Institut Jantung Negara, IJN), where he honed his clinical expertise while managing complex and high-risk cases. Following this extensive experience, he is now serving at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH), where he continues to provide high-quality, patient-centered care and contribute to the advancement of clinical excellence.

Despite his many achievements, Dr. Lim remains humble, approachable, and deeply committed to his patients’ well-being. He is widely recognized for his diagnostic expertise, thoughtful clinical judgment, and compassionate approach, consistently placing patients at the heart of his practice. His colleagues regard him as a dedicated clinician who combines professionalism with empathy.

A strong advocate of lifelong learning, Dr. Lim maintains an active interest in continuing medical education, research, and academic engagement, constantly striving to refine his knowledge and skills in line with evolving medical advancements.

Beyond his professional life, Dr. Lim is a devoted family man who cherishes time with his wife and children. He is also an avid traveler, with a keen interest in discovering new cultures and cuisines—experiences that further enrich his perspective both personally and professionally.

Expertise in Complex Coronary Interventions

Dr. Lim Wei Juan has extensive experience in advanced and complex coronary interventions, with a strong focus on evidence-based, image-guided, and physiology-guided procedures. His clinical expertise includes:

  • Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), including high-risk and hemodynamically unstable cases
  • Complex angioplasty for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO), utilizing contemporary crossing and revascularization strategies
  • Rotational Atherectomy (RotaPro) for heavily calcified coronary lesions
  • Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) to optimize vessel preparation in severe coronary calcification
  • Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) using Shockwave balloon technology for calcium modification
  • Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) to guide stent sizing, deployment, and optimization
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for high-resolution intracoronary imaging and precise lesion assessment
  • Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) for physiological assessment of coronary artery disease and decision-making
  • Renal Denervation (RDN) as an advanced interventional therapy for selected patients with resistant hypertension

Dr. Lim’s approach emphasizes precision, safety, and optimal long-term outcomes, combining advanced device therapy with intravascular imaging and coronary physiology. His experience in managing complex coronary anatomy allows him to tailor treatment strategies to each patient, ensuring individualized and high-quality cardiovascular care.