Henry W. Lim, MD, is the former chair of the Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, and senior vice president for academic affairs, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan. He received his MD (cum laude) from SUNY Downstate Medical Ce... Show more

Henry W. Lim, MD, is the former chair of the Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, and senior vice president for academic affairs, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan. He received his MD (cum laude) from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, and completed his dermatology residency at New York University School of Medicine.

Dr. Lim has served as president of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, American Dermatological Association, American Society for Photobiology, International Union of Photobiology, and National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. In 2019, he was elected as a board member of the International League of Dermatological Societies. He has been recognized with the Fred W. Whitehouse, MD, Distinguish Career Award of the Henry Ford Medical Group, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology International Scientific Achievement Award, International League of Dermatological Societies Certificate of Appreciation for International Leadership, Finsen Medal from the International Union of Photobiology, and Alumni Achievement Award for Distinguished Service to American Medicine, College of Medicine, SUNY Downstate.

He has published more than 500 articles, edited 8 textbooks, and served on editorial boards of several journals. He is a recognized world authority on photodermatology