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Dr Joel Lim
MBBS, FRANZCR, GAICD
Dr Joel Lim joined Perth Radiological Clinic’s team of expert radiologists in 2022.
Dr Lim graduated from the University of Western Australia’s Medical School in 2012 before embarking on his radiology training through the WA Radiology Training Scheme in 2016. He completed his training in 2020, further refining his expertise with an Abdominal Imaging Fellowship at Fiona Stanley Hospital in 2021.
In 2022, Joel joined Perth Radiological Clinic, bringing his extensive knowledge and experience in radiology. In addition to his medical career, he is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, equipping him with a strong understanding of leadership and governance within healthcare.
“Joel’s deep understanding of radiology, strengthened by a strong educational foundation, allows him to approach abdominal imaging with precision and insight. His commitment to excellence ensures that every scan is more than an image—it’s a pathway to clarity, diagnosis, and better patient care.”
Specialties
- Abdominal imaging
Fellowship training
- Abdominal Imaging Fellowship, Fiona Stanley Hospital (2021)
Recent presentations
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 – Gallbladder Polyps
- Lim J, Hewavitharana C. Imaging findings of acute and chronic cholecystitis. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting; 2017 Oct 19-22; Perth, Australia. Perth: Royal Perth Hospital; 2017. – Awarded Best Emergency Radiology Scientific Exhibit Prize.
- Humphries C, Lim J, Lam K, Murray C, Weerakkody Y. Pictorial essay on CT imaging manifestations of pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infection. European Congress of Radiology; 2015 Mar 4-8; Vienna, Austria. Online: European Congress of Radiology; 2015.
- Oral Presentation at Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation Research Symposium and Awards Day 2018 – Freehand Ultrasound-Guided Targeted Transperineal Prostate Biopsy – Awarded Outstanding Early Career Clinical Researcher Award.
- American Institute for Radiologic Pathology 4 week Radiologic Pathology Correlation Course, Washington D.C. 2018 – Awarded Best Case Award for Musculoskeletal Imaging.
- Oral Presentation at Radiologic Society of North American 103th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Chicago USA 2017 – Freehand Ultrasound-Guided Targeted Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
Peer reviewed publications (journals)
- Khor M, Cutten J, Lim J, Weerakkody Y. Sonographic detection of pneumoperitoneum. BJR Case Rep 2017; 2: 20160146.
- Lim J, Marshall M. Popliteal vein aneurysm presenting as recurrent pulmonary embolism. J Radiol Case Rep. 2015 Apr;9(4):23-27.
- Lim J, Lum C, Tan A, Jackson T, Burrows S, Edgar D, Wood F. Long term sensory function after minor partial thickness burn: a pilot study to determine if recovery is complete or incomplete. Burns. 2014 Dec;40(8):1538-43.
