Dr. Michael Lim

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Michael Lim is the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford Medicine and is internationally recognized for his expertise in treating trigeminal neuralgia. In his approach to patient care, he emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of the condition and a variety of treatment options that include anticonvulsant medications like Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, Oxcarbazepine, and Phenytoin, as well as muscle relaxants such as Botox. Furthermore, Dr. Lim discusses advanced treatment methodologies including neuromodulation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery techniques like CyberKnife and GammaKnife, and minimally invasive surgical options such as percutaneous glycerin rhizotomy, percutaneous radiofrequency rhizotomy, and microvascular decompression. His focus on providing tailored treatments aims to enhance quality of life for individuals suffering from this challenging condition.

Research Interests

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.