Choosing your pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent as they need to be reliable, wise, efficient, kind, effective, thoughtful toward your worries and tough enough to tell you what to do but also respectful of your mother's instinct about the care of your child. This is a tall order, and Dr. Chua-Lim meets and exceeds these and many other expectations on any given day. Dr. Chua-Lim has taken care of my two daughters since our move to Walnut Creek 7 years ago and she was my younger daughter's pediatrician from birth. She has seen my kids through all sorts of bizarre illnesses. My favorite memory is one where I called her from Washington DC from an ER room with a daughter with 105 temperature the cause of which was unidentified. Not only did she call me back within minutes but advised me to request a test that the doctors at the hospital had not thought of and the test showed she was right . She has taken the initiative and followed up with us personally numerous times to dig in until she figured out what was the issue with my children. Her initiatives and treatments have saved us from the hospitals on many occasions. Nothing escapes the eye of this tiny woman with the heart of gold. She is kind and playful with the kids but also tells them what they need to do. She cares for the mothers who bring their burning children to the office after a sleepless night and she listens to us carefully and compassionately in spite of the throw-up on our shirts. Her office is efficient, the nurses knowledgable, the staff responsive, and during preschool years when I seemed to visit her every 10 days, they were patient and delivered excellent care. I wish I had her as my own doctor. The kids love seeing the fish at the office, they make art for her over holidays and she has books full of her patients and cute chairs in the waiting rooms. We know many young adults who regard giving her up as a truly a sad part of their journey to adulthood. She always takes her time with the children answering all our questions. Appointments are easy and on time. She is the first person I call to consult on any health matter. For a family that moved frequently with small children, finding Dr. Chua-Lim has been reaching safe harbor in the rocky seas. I cannot thank her enough. She is absolutely wonderful and I would recommend her and her team to anybody looking for a pediatrician in Walnut Creek. read more

My son has been a patient of Dr. Chua-Lim's for more than 18 years and as he heads off to college this fall, it's hard for me to imagine anyone else caring for him. Dr. Chua-Lim has not only provided basic pediatric care for him, but has been able to address each and every medical need that came with his birth at 26 weeks. I had "interviewed" Dr. Chua-Lim while on bed rest and just a few days after I listed her as my yet to be born son's primary doctor, he came into the world. This extremely early arrival meant that he'd be under the care of specialized doctors and remain in the hospital for 3 1/2 months. Dr. Chua-Lim's concern for my child and his health was evident as she started tracking his progress and doing "rounds" with him before she was able to fully care for him. My son truly has run the gambit on health issues. Dr. Chua-Lim never hesitated to refer him to a qualified specialist for care, helped us navigate a complex health insurance industry and today, my son is a healthy teenager. Her role in his life evolved over the years as he grew...from diagnosing and treating those early ear infections, to ensuring complete physicals, to caring about my son's performance in school or sports. She's become a trusted doctor to our family and I can't imagine anyone else more qualified than her. Dr. Chua-Lim's ability to listen to her patients & their parents, her expertise and care are a lost quality in so many health care providers today. I feel fortunate to have found her and highly recommend her to anyone else who is looking for not just a pediatrician, but a caring and trusted health care partner for their children. read more

I have to call BS on the 1-star review. 1 minute? Embellishment! My kids have never been to an appointment that short. If you're going to complain about the cost of the visit, shouldn't you be complaining in the review of your Health Insurance provider? They set the co-pay rates, not the doctor. Is the office brand-new and state of the art? No, but calling it "old" is certainly misleading. We've never noticed anything moldy or stuffy or unpleasant about the condition of the office. Maybe your experience was that the staff was "unfriendly," but we've always found them professional and even overly friendly. Dr. Chua-Lim has provided excellent care of our children for the last 6-7 years. When you call to ask questions, she's actually the one who calls you back. She doesn't have her staff relay a message to you. She also personally calls to follow up with you after your child has been through something more serious than just the standard cold or flu. Her bedside manner is simultaneously playful and professional, and 100% effective. We have never felt rushed during an appointment. She takes the time to answer all your questions. Most importantly, our children love her, and even get excited when it's time to go for a checkup, even if it means they'll be getting a shot! Also relevant, her office takes short-notice appointments on Saturdays! When she's not in the office, the other doctors at WC Pediatrics pick up right where she left off. Dr. Kong and Dr. Lustig are also excellent. read more

I am 22 years old and have been seeing Dr. Chua-Lim since I can remember. She agreed to see my sister and I until we graduated college so we wouldn't have to adapt to a new doctor with infrequent college visits. She is the greatest pediatrician ever and I am so sad to grow up and have to go to a different doctor. Recently, I was in the hospital due to kidney failure and without missing a beat, she found some really old blood test records and came to visit me in the hospital to help the hospital staff figure out what was wrong. She is so kind and caring--she really feels like part of the family. Whenever I call from college, she always schedules an appointment around my schedule so I can come in. Of course, I always get the safety talks and "mom" talks, which really emphasizes my point on how close she is to the family. She wants the best for every patient and offers her unconditional love and care. She is HIGHLY recommended as a pediatrician. Plus, if you're small, you still get fun prizes for being so brave. read more

Dr. Chua-Lim has been my kids' pediatrician for almost thirteen years. When my oldest daughter was born, she immediately diagnosed her hip dysplasia and referred us to an orthopedic specialist who was wonderful. She was with us for that long journey, which continued when our next two children had a simliar condition! She has seen us through all kinds of childhood illnesses and issues, even including an e coli scare with my younger daughter which was very serious. Dr. Chua-Lim never forgets to ask about my health or even the health of my mother, whom she's met several times. I follow her advice regarding my kids to the letter, as do my many friends who bring their kids to her. She is well-respected in our community and well-loved by my family. I couldn't recommend her more highly! read more

Dr Chua-lim has been my children's pediatrican since their births and they are now 13 and 10 years of age. When my daughter unexpectedly had appendicitis surgery, the following day, Sunday!, Dr. Chua-Lim came to the hospital to see her. On another occasion when my daughter injured her her knee in a soccer tournament, and therefore once again we were at the ER, Dr. Chua-Lim called us the following day to see how she was doing. For our son, she helped diagnosis and treat his ADHD. Dr. Chua-Lim is a fantastic, thorough and thoroughly caring doctor. We have also had the opportunity to have been seen by her collegue, Dr. Lustig, who is also a fantastic, and caring doctor. We couldn't ask for better! read more

Dr. Chua Lim has been our pediatrician for over 16 years. We interviewed her before our first child was born to make sure we chose the perfect doctor for our children. In all the years of seeing Dr. Chua Lim we have to say choosing her was one of the best decisions we ever made as parents. She knows my kids, really knows them! She is passionate about serving her patients and has diagnosed every diagnosis for my kids that other doctors could miss, such as scoliosis, food allergies, other allergies, even an irregularity in my daughter's heart. I read the other posting and disagree 100% with this negative review of Dr. Chua Lim. . Choose Dr. Chua Lim and you will choose the BEST pediatrician ever. read more

Just visited Dr. Chua-Lim for another of my son's asthma attacks and some other issues. She is so helpful and caring. She not only talk to me, but interacts with him directly (and he is 9) to help figure out what is happening. He is never nervous to go to her office and always feels that she "makes him better". I love her follow up. Often she will call after hour just to check on one of my children and she also follows up when she receives reports from other doctors. I HIGHLY TRUST Dr. Chua-Lim. read more

Dr. Chua-Lim has been our (one and only) pediatrician for our kids for the past 16 years. I have never had a problem with her, or any of the doctors in this practice, and we have kept her as our doctor even as we have moved around the Bay Area. Coming from Oakland for 10 years was a pain, but completely worth it. Now that we are back in the Lamorinda area and are closer to the office - it's even better! Highly, highly recommend her as a doctor. read more

Dr. Chua Lim has seen my children since they were newborns. She is an amazing doctor full of compassion and understanding. We always feel she takes her time with us and will answer andy questions we have. Dr. Chua Lim even calls on her days off to make sure everything is ok. My entire family goes to her practice and feels the same way. She is an excellent doctor and we would recommend her to everyone. The staff is amazing as well. read more

Dr. Chua Lim has been the pediatrician for my three children for just about 19 years. She has seen my children through countless bouts of everything imaginable and has been more than I could ask for in a pediatrician. My oldest son, even though he is in his second year of college, asked if he continue seeing her until he graduates. She said he could. Highly recommended in every way. read more

Dr Chua-Lim has been my sons Dr. for 16 years. She has always been friendly, knowledgeable, courteous and conscientious. We've been through plenty too! She has always advised us well and followed up with compassion. I would strongly recommend her as a doctor and the office staff is very friendly. While the building is old, it is clean. Look past the aesthetic, it's worth it! read more

Dr. Chua-Lim is fantastic. She has been taking care of my three children for the last 11 years. I find her to be sympathetic, practical, helpful and patient. My children love her; we trust her completely and couldn't be more satisfied with her care. Don't let the older office building fool you, this is a fantastic practice and Dr. Chua-Lim is a wonderful doctor. read more

As was written by D.P., we have Dr. Chua-Lim as pediatrician for both of my boys for 14 years already. She is very patient in listening to my children health problem and always very caring. She always follows up by calling to our house to check the condition of my sons. She is very knowledgeable and both my sons love her. I would recommend to anyone! read more

Dr. Chua-Lim has been my children's doctor for almost two decades now. She is both a trusted family friend as well as a trusted physician. Dr. Chua-Lim is very attentive to my daughters' needs and the level of care that she and the other doctors provide at this facility is beyond superb. If you are looking a caring and kind doctor, go to Dr. Chua-Lim! read more