Asst Prof Lim Kim Wei

Dr Lim Kim Wei is a gastroenterologist with expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic resection techniques such as EMR and eFTR. He specialises in the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of complex pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal conditions, including bile duct stones, strictures, pancreatic diseases, and early gastrointestinal cancers.

With a strong focus on precision and patient-centred care, Dr Lim utilises advanced endoscopic techniques to provide effective, minimally invasive treatment options that may help patients avoid major surgery. He is particularly interested in the early detection and endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal neoplasia.

Dr Lim is actively involved in advancing endoscopic practice through teaching, training, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and sustainable healthcare delivery. He continues to develop innovative endoscopic approaches and research in order to improve outcomes for patients with complex gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary diseases.

Dr Lim Kim Wei’s research interests focus on advancing therapeutic endoscopy and improving outcomes in pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal diseases. His work is particularly centred on interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP techniques, and endoscopic resection for early gastrointestinal neoplasia. He is interested in developing and evaluating innovative endoscopic approaches that enable minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr Lim is also involved in research related to endoscopy quality improvement, patient safety, and sustainable endoscopic practice. Through clinical research and collaboration, he aims to translate advances in endoscopic technology into safer procedures and better outcomes for patients.

• 2026 Master of Clinical Investigation, National University of Singapore
• 2021 Specialist Accreditation in Gastroenterology, Singapore Medical Council
• 2017 Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom – MRCP(UK)
• 2017 Master of Medicine, National University of Singapore
• 2013 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University Malaya

• Internal Medicine Physician Faculty Member

• 2025 Singapore Health Quality Service Awards Silver
• 2024 Singhealth Publish Award
• 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award Singhealth
• 2022 National Scholar Award United European Gastroenterology
• 2021 Outstanding Resident Award Singhealth
• 2017 Young Investigator Award International Gastric Cancer Congress
• 2013 Book Prize for Paediatrics and General Surgery
• 2013 Dean List MBBS University Malaya Malaysia 2013

1. Double Balloon enteroscopy versus single balloon enteroscopy. A comparative study
   Koh JTE, Kim Wei L, Francisco CP, Ravi R, Chan W, Khor C, Asokkumar R.Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 May 17;103(20):e38119.
2. Deconstructing the steps of PEG tube insertion using the introducer technique.
   Asokkumar R, Francisco CPD, Wei LK, Ravi R, Cheah M, Soetikno R.VideoGIE. 2024 Feb 27;9(6):267- 270. doi: 10.1016/j.vgie.2024.02.011. eCollection 2024 Jun.
3. Deconstructing the steps of pull-type PEG tube insertion.
   Asokkumar R, Francisco CPD, Wei LK, Ravi R, Cheah M, Soetikno R.VideoGIE. 2024 Feb 15;9(6):262-266. doi: 10.1016/j.vgie.2024.02.010. eCollection 2024 Jun.
4. Response to letter to editor.
   Lim KW, Chan W, Asokkumar R. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023 Jul;98(1):142-143.
5. Motorized spiral enteroscopy versus double-balloon enteroscopy: a case-matched study.
   Chan W*, Lim KW*,Tan T, Hsiang LG, Kong C, Salazar E, Koay D, Khor C, Asokkumar R Gastrointest Endosc. 2023 Feb;97(2):314-324.
   *contributed equally to the article.
6. Clinical audit of current Helicobacter pylori treatment outcomes in Singapore.
   Ang TL, Lim KW, Ang D, Wong YJ, Tan M, Yih Wong AS. Singapore Med J. 2022 Sep;63(9):503-508.
7. The impact of universal access to DAA and real-world treatment outcome amongst genotype 3 hepatitis C virus-infected prisoners
   Yu Jun Wong, Fria May Gloriba Manejero, Kim Wei Lim, Sin Yoong Chong, Linn War Mai, Rahul Kumar, Eng Kiong Teo, Jessica Tan, John Chen Hsiang, Prem Harichander Thurairajah
   Journal of Hepatology Aug 2020
8. Acute Pancreatitis Caused by Tamoxifen-induced Severe hypertriglyceridemia After 4 years of Tamoxifen Use.
   Tey TT, Maung AC, Lim KW, Hsiang JC. ACG Case Rep J. 2019 Feb;6(2):1-3.
9. The use of the over-the-scope clip (OTSC) improves the outcomes of high-risk adverse outcome (HR-AO) non-variceal upper GI bleeding (NVUGIB).
   Asokkumar R,Soetikno R, Sanchez-Yague A,Salazar E, Lim KW. Endoscopy International Open. 2018 Jul;6(7):E789-E796.
10. Use of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation in Paracentesis-Related Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage From a Bleeding Abdominal Wall Vessel.
    Teh, Kevin Kim-Jun; Soh, Nicholas Yock-Teck; Lim KW; Ng, Kennedy Yao-Yi;Tan, Jessica Yi-Lyn; Ng, Keng-Sin. Am J Gastroenterol. 2020 Aug;115(8):1299-1300.