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Dr. Douglas Liva, MD

Dr. Douglas Liva, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Liva, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ridgewood, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

625 Franklin Tpke Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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Dr. Liva's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Liva

4.4

28 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
4%
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Terri Wiss – May 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Daniel Lenihan – Nov 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Shea – Nov 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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edward smrcka in Wyckoff, nj – Jul 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Wayne, NJ – Mar 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
12 people found this helpful
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Grace Incorvaia in Newtown PA – Jan 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

At Liva Eye Center we strive to provide the best comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Emergencies are accommodated .Cataract and LASIK surgery is performed by Dr. Liva who has performed thousands of surgeries and is known for his expertise....read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

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  • Nj Med School

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Presby St Lukes Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Presbyterian / St Lukes Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
  • Harvard College

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Top Doctor NY Metro Area 10 Consecutive Years by Castle Connoly

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Locations

Practice

Office625 Franklin Tpke Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Practice

Liva Eye Center LLC1 W Ridgewood Ave Ste 101 Paramus, NJ 07652
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