About
Jin-Ho Lim, MD is the Founder and Technical Consultant at Neway Fertility and one of the most recognized figures in reproductive medicine globally. In 1989 he established Maria Fertility Hospital, which grew into a leading international fertility network. Dr. Lim produced the first natural cycle IVF baby in Asia and has spent decades advancing the simplification of IVF treatment.
He serves as President of the Maria Biotech Institute in Seoul, Korea, where researchers first generated human embryonic stem cell lines in Korea. The NIH of the United States registered the first three of those lines. Dr. Lim has published research on IVF security systems and on improving outcomes for patients with fertilization defects. His current interests include placental stem cell research and further reducing the complexity of IVF protocols.
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Who is Dr. Lim right for?
Dr. Lim is a strong fit for patients seeking expertise at the highest level of reproductive medicine. Those who have faced fertilization challenges or complex IVF histories benefit from his depth of experience. His focus on natural and minimal-stimulation protocols makes him especially relevant for patients who want to reduce medication exposure. Patients interested in cutting-edge reproductive science will find his research background valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lim serves as Founder and Technical Consultant at Neway Fertility. He brings decades of global expertise in reproductive medicine to the practice. He also founded the Maria Fertility Hospital network in 1989, which has overseen more than 70,000 IVF births worldwide.
Dr. Lim produced the first natural cycle IVF baby in Asia. He has spent his career advancing simpler, lower-intervention IVF protocols. He also leads the Maria Biotech Institute in Seoul, where researchers generated the first human embryonic stem cell lines in Korea.
Yes, Dr. Lim has focused much of his career on reducing the complexity and medication burden of IVF. His work on natural cycle IVF and IVM reflects that commitment. Patients who want gentler stimulation protocols benefit from his specialized expertise.
Dr. Lim has published research on IVF security systems and on improving outcomes for patients with fertilization defects. His current research interests include placental stem cell science and simplifying IVF protocols further.
The Maria Biotech Institute is a research organization in Seoul, Korea, that Dr. Lim leads. Researchers there produced the first human embryonic stem cell lines in Korea. The NIH of the United States registered the first three of those lines.
Dr. Lim's background includes research on fertilization defects and improving IVF outcomes for difficult cases. His decades of clinical and research experience make him well-suited for patients navigating complex fertility histories.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026