Dr. Lisa Shim

Biography

Lisa Shim is a Clinical Lecturer and gastroenterologist with a special interest in functional gastrointestinal disorders such as functional dyspepsia, reflux hypersensitivity, chronic constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. She obtained her medical qualifications (BSc (Med), MBBS) from the University of New South Wales and completed her physician and gastroenterology training at Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Nepean Hospital in New South Wales. In addition, she earned a Master of Philosophy from the University of Sydney, focusing her research on anorectal dysfunction in chronic constipation while working as a motility fellow at Royal North Shore Hospital. Dr. Shim was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2009 and currently serves as a visiting medical officer and honorary clinical lecturer at Macquarie University Hospital. She runs an oesophageal function clinic and performs oesophageal high-resolution manometry and 24-hour pH studies. As a member of several professional organizations, including the Gastroenterology Society of Australia and the American Gastroenterological Association, Dr. Shim is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the pathophysiological processes involved in functional gastrointestinal disorders and their psychological manifestations, with multiple publications in areas such as chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Recently, she has been involved in research trials regarding laryngopharyngeal reflux and functional dyspepsia.

Research Interests