Dr. Benji Lim is a Senior Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist at Novena Heart Centre in Singapore. With extensive experience in coronary angiography and angioplasty (stenting), he has performed over 5,000 cardiac procedures, including over 2,000 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures as the primary operator. His clinical approach emphasises both prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease, focusing on risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol to help patients maintain lifelong heart health.
Education & Professional Training
• MB BCh BAO (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland)
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, UK (MRCP)
• Advanced Specialist Training in Cardiology, Singapore
• Fellowship in interventional cardiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland
• Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS)
• Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
Subspecialty Expertise
• Experienced in minimally invasive cardiac procedures:
o Coronary angiography and PCI (stenting)
o Complex cases: left main bifurcations, calcified lesions, total occlusions
o Advanced intravascular imaging and pressure-wire assessments for precise diagnosis and effective treatment
Contributions to Public Healthcare
• Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Changi General Hospital
• Visiting Consultant, National Heart Centre Singapore
• Academic Leadership: Associate Programme Director, SingHealth Cardiology Senior Residency Programme (2018–2024)
• Teaching Roles: Clinical Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School; Senior Clinical Lecturer, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
• Research & Conferences: Published in Circulation and Journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology; frequent speaker at regional and international conferences
• Recognition & Awards:
o SingHealth Quality Service Silver Award (2025)
o SingHealth Quality Service Gold Award (2022)
o SingHealth Residency Outstanding Faculty Award (2020)
o Eastern Health Alliance Young Educator Award (2016)
o Eastern Health Alliance Silver Star Award (2014)
Key Focus Areas
• Preventive Cardiology – managing diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol to reduce heart disease risk
• Coronary Artery Disease & Intervention – experienced in coronary angiograms and angioplasty, including complex procedures
• Sports Cardiology & Wellness – certified “Exercise is Medicine” practitioner; integrates exercise into patient care for holistic heart health
Why Choose Dr Benji Lim
✔️ Patient-focused approach with emphasis on prevention, education, and long-term heart health
✔️ Decisions guided by evidence, transparency, and your best interests
✔️ Performed over 2,000 PCI/stenting procedures, including complex interventions, with international fellowship training in Switzerland
✔️ Former Senior Consultant in public hospitals and educator of future cardiologists
✔️ Published researcher and invited speaker at international cardiology meetings
✔️ Award-winning physician recognised
Videos
Ischaemic Heart Disease Explained by Dr. Benji Lim | Novena Heart Centre
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