Lim Skin Specialist Clinic Review: Consultant Dermatologists in George Town, Penang

Overview of Lim Skin Specialist Clinic

Lim Skin Specialist Clinic is a private clinic in George Town, Penang. Skin specialists lead it, not GPs or aesthetic doctors. The clinic says it has offered specialist skin care in Penang since 1980. It also uses the Chinese name 林皮肤专科诊所. Some directories list it under the senior doctor's name, Dr Lim Huat Bee.

What "specialist-led" means for you

Both doctors hold entries on Malaysia's National Specialist Register (NSR). The NSR lists doctors that the national credentialing body has recognised as specialists in their field. So a dermatology entry tells you the doctor has done recognised training in skin disease. That matters most when you need a firm diagnosis. Think of a mole that changes, a rash that will not clear, or psoriasis.

By contrast, GPs or aesthetic doctors run many of the skin clinics in Penang. Those clinics can suit simple cosmetic care well. But a skin specialist is often the better first stop when the cause is unclear. The same goes for a problem that keeps coming back.

At a glance

The clinic covers four broad areas. These are medical and surgical skin care, lasers and cosmetic work, light therapy, and allergy. Its website shows its private clinic registration number, KKLIU 0201/2019. It is also a member of the Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (PMED). The clinic does not publish prices, device brands or payment details. You will need to ask.

About the doctors at Lim Skin Specialist Clinic

The clinic names two doctors. Both are consultant dermatologists. More than one source backs up the senior doctor's credentials.

Dato' Seri Dr Lim Huat Bee

Dr Lim Huat Bee is the Senior Consultant Dermatologist, with NSR number 123946. The clinic shows the NSR certificate in dermatology, dated 28 March 2007. Dr Lim trained in medicine at the University of Malaya.

The qualifications on record include FRCP Edin, FCPAMM (Dermatology), FAAD, FAMM (Dermatology) and FAADV. Dr Lim also holds a diploma in dermatology from the University of London. A second diploma, in venereology, is from London. The Malaysian Dermatological Society lists Dr Lim in its directory too. State honours include DGPN, DSPN, DJN and PJK.

Dr Lim Shueh Wei

Dr Lim Shueh Wei is a Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon. Dr Lim Shueh Wei is also a Consultant Allergist and Immunologist. The Malaysian NSR number is 128849. Dr Lim Shueh Wei also holds a current Australian specialist registration (236081NB).

Dr Lim Shueh Wei studied medicine at the University of Melbourne. The qualifications on record include MRCP (UK), FACD, FRACP (Allergy and Immunology), FRCP Edin, FAAD (USA), FCPAMM and AM (Dermatology). FACD means Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy also lists Dr Lim Shueh Wei. It names Dr Lim Shueh Wei as an allergy specialist in Australia. That gives outside support for the training abroad.

Services and treatments

The service mix is broad. This is a full skin practice. On the medical side, the doctors treat rashes, acne, eczema and psoriasis. They also treat infections, hair and nail problems, skin growths and sexually transmitted diseases. They also do minor skin surgery, cryosurgery (freezing) and electrosurgery. Doctors often use these methods to remove warts and small, harmless growths.

The cosmetic side includes several types of laser, plus IPL, fillers and skin peels. It also offers neuromodulators such as Botox, threadlifts, HIFU and radiofrequency. Then there is a separate allergy service. This is less common at Penang skin clinics. It covers skin and blood allergy tests and desensitisation shots. Finally, the doctors may suggest skin products, but only after you have seen them.

Conditions treated

The clinic lists a wide range of skin problems. Some are common, such as acne and oily skin or pigmentation. Others are long-term, such as eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo. The clinic also treats scars, birthmarks, tattoos, redness, heavy sweating and unwanted hair.

The doctors are skin specialists. So the clinic also deals with skin cancers and growths. The allergy service also goes beyond skin reactions. It covers food, drug, dust, pollen and environmental allergies. So it can suit people whose skin symptoms may link to a wider allergy.

• Acne and oily skin
• Large pores
• Pigmentation and discolouration
• Age spots
• Acne, traumatic and burn scars
• Birthmarks
• Tattoos
• Wrinkles, sagging and ageing
• Dark circles
• Vessels and redness
• Unwanted hair
• Excessive sweating
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo
• Warts and skin infections
• Hair and nail disorders
• Skin cancers and growths
• Skin, food, drug and environmental allergies
• Sexually transmitted diseases

Technology and equipment

The clinic does not name the brands or models of its devices. Instead, it names types of treatment. These include ablative, pigment, vascular, fractional and hair-removal lasers. It also lists laser scar treatment, IPL, HIFU, radiofrequency, and UVA and UVB phototherapy.

In general, pigment lasers target dark spots and some tattoos. Vascular lasers target redness and blood vessels you can see. Doctors often use fractional lasers for texture and scars. Ablative lasers can remove small growths. Phototherapy uses a set dose of UV light. Doctors often use it for psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo.

The clinic lists no brands. So ask at your first visit which device suits your skin type. Also ask how many sessions people tend to need and how much downtime to expect.

Pricing at Lim Skin Specialist Clinic

Lim Skin Specialist Clinic prices do not appear on its website. It gives no consultation fee, treatment prices or package rates. So we cannot quote checked figures here.

When you call, first ask what it costs to see the doctor. After your check-up, ask for a written quote. It should cover each session, any tests and any medicine or products.

If you need allergy tests, ask whether skin and blood tests have separate prices. It also does not say how you can pay. Nor does it say whether it takes insurance or panel cover, so check before your visit.

Location, parking and branches

Lim Skin Specialist Clinic is in George Town, on Penang Island. The clinic recently moved to 111 Jalan Macalister. It says the new site is close by. It is about a three-minute walk from the old one.

Watch for the old address

Some listings still show the old address at 14A Lorong Abu Siti. These include the clinic's own Chinese contact page and several outside directories. Also, the map link on the clinic's main contact page still points to the old spot. So check that your map app or taxi booking shows the new address before you set off.

Getting there

The clinic has only one branch. It does not publish parking or access details. Call ahead to ask about parking near the building. You can also ask about lift or step access if you need it.

• Jalan Macalister: 111 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Opening hours

The clinic opens Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. On Wednesday it opens from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It shuts on Sundays. On some public holidays it opens for the morning only. Call to check before a holiday visit.

Appointments by phone only; the clinic does not book or consult via email. Fax +604 228 3366.

What patients say about Lim Skin Specialist Clinic

3.8 out of 5 on Google Maps (checked 14 Oct 2026)

On 14 October 2026, the Google Maps listing for Lim Skin Specialist Clinic at 111 Jalan Macalister showed 3.8 stars. Google hides the review count when you are not signed in, so we cannot say how many reviews it covers. Instead, here are the themes that come up often in the feedback we found.

On the plus side, patients say the doctors pay close attention and know their field well. Several say laser and prescription treatment worked well for them. Others value the focus on diagnosis and tests. Some also feel the clinic is better value than beauty-salon treatments.

However, waits are the most common complaint. Patients report a crowded waiting area and long delays, even with a booking. Views of the front desk are also mixed. So book early in the day, and allow plenty of time.

Pros and cons

Who this clinic is best for

This clinic suits people who want a skin specialist's diagnosis first. That includes stubborn acne, eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo. It also covers worrying moles or growths, and skin problems that may link to allergy. It also suits people who want a specialist to oversee laser or cosmetic work.

But it may frustrate people who want a quick, fixed-price cosmetic session. If long waits worry you, Gleneagles Hospital Penang's dermatology service is the other dermatologist-led option in our list. You can also compare all options in our top 10.

How to book

Book by phone on +604 226 3767 or +604 226 1355. The clinic says it does not book appointments or give consultations by email. It does not publish a WhatsApp booking line.

Bring a list of the medicines you take and any past test results. If your rash comes and goes, bring photos of flare-ups too. Then ask about the fee, likely tests and how long you may wait on the day.

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