Dr. James Liu, MD
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Dr. James Liu, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. James Liu, MD is a neurosurgeon in Livingston, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Liu has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Neurosurgeons of NJ
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Liu is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.
Dr. Liu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Liu specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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care philosophy
I treat every patient as if they were a family member. I take the time to make sure that the patient and family understands the nature of the medical condition, all the treatment options, and strategize a tailored, personalized plan of care. I...read morebiography
Dr. James K. Liu is the Director of Cerebrovascular, Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery at the Rutgers Neurological Institute of New Jersey, and Professor of Neurological Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Rutgers University, New...read moreNeurosurgery
Oncology
Neurological Oncology
Brain Aneurysms
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
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Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowship Hospital, 2007University Of Utah Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2006New York Medical College
Medical School, 2000Ucla
Undergraduate School, 1995
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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