MIchael Seawell's Online Review Report Card

I cannot express in words my gratitude towards Dr. Lim who saves my life. I am 72, female from NC, and was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia for two years. I suffered from electric-shock type of pain so severe that my husband had to call 911. Meds did not help but caused terrible side effects. I searched the web and found Dr. Lim along with glowing testimonials from his patients. In my first consultation in early August 2017, Dr. Lim listened patiently to my concerns and described fully my options. I decided to have Microvascular Decompression and had surgery in August 2017. I was pain free and walked the next day. I was on Tylenol and Tylenol ONLY from day2 to day7. I recovered fully and resumed all my daily activities within a few weeks. Dr. Lim gave me the blessing to travel and I took an 18-day European tour and transatlantic cruise seven weeks after surgery. I am pain free for 5 months now without any meds. On top of being a top-notch neurosurgeon, Dr. Lim is compassionate, thorough, and has the warmest bedside manner. My experience with his team is equally impressive, from the medical supports with his PA Carla Scott and Sam and scheduling with Roberto Soto. Dr. Lim gave the quality of my life back and I owe it all to him. I recommend TN patients to seek advices from Dr. Lim.

Dr. Seawell recently placed a stent in my heart after I had a heart attack at memorial hospital. He was so kind and caring and I immediately felt better.

He seems to know his stuff but very unkept. He wears street clothes that are full of wrinkles and stains and his hair is never groomed. He looks like he just woke up and grabbed some clothes out of the dirty clothes hamper and rushed to work.

I had a valve repair and after 6 months my echo test showed severe regurgitation and a low ejection fraction. Dr Seawall was fine with ignoring this. I saw doctors at Baptist Medical who did a 3D echo and confirmed that I needed the valve to be re-repaired. I had the surgery at Mt Sinai and now feel wonderful.

Warm and friendly. Patient with my dad who is 85 years old and afraid of doctors. Easy to talk with and understand, very happy to have him as my dad's doctor!

The first visit, he barely spoke except to ask minimal questions. I understand it was an introductory visit prior to tests, but it certainly made me feel like a number. No eye contact, no "what to expect." On the return visit post-tests, although I received good news, I still have a health condition that is unexplained. He had no interest in answering my questions so I could understand the results of the test -- only a "tests were good" type of response. Very frustrating.

Absolutely compassionate and knowledgeable and takes his time explaining and going over scans in understandable conversation. Love him!!

He listened to my history and concerns about elevated BP and drug reaction history. I told him of prior scan showing areas of concern, he ordered a couple tests. The assistant later gave me those test results and said those areas were not causing the elevated BP. It was my understanding this doctor was just filling in, and I would have to travel 2 hours from home to see him again.

Very professional, spends time to explain.

Dr. Seawell was very patient, explained everything about my condition and answered all questions. I left after the first visit feeling confident that I had placed myself in good hands.