Michael Liu, MD
- Specialty: Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Primary Location: 29099 Health Campus Dr (18 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
University Hospitals (18 mi.)
29099 Health Campus Dr
Bldg 3 Ste 340
Westlake, OH 44145
440-446-8600
UH Cleveland Westlake Health Center (15 mi.)
960 Clague Rd
Ste 2100A
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-2489
Biography: Michael Liu, MD
Certifications & Memberships
- Colon and Rectal Surgery - American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Surgery - American Board of Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (2016 - 2017)
Residency | General Surgery
General Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (2011 - 2016)
Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate
University Of Chicago (2003)
About
Michael Liu, MD is a board-certified colorectal surgeon at University Hospitals and a clinical assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is also an active member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Dr. Liu’s special clinical interests include colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis, minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgery and colonoscopy.
After receiving his undergraduate degree in biological sciences at the University of Chicago, Dr. Liu attended the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University where he earned his medical doctorate with a special qualification in biomedical research. After a general surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Liu further advanced his training by completing a colorectal surgery fellowship, also at the Cleveland Clinic. In addition, he completed a research fellowship at Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine as the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellow. He joined the medical staff at UH in 2020.
Dr. Liu is a highly accomplished presenter and researcher. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and abstracts and has presented his findings at national and international professional symposiums and conferences. Dr. Liu’s research interests include both basic science and clinical outcomes.
A resident of Westlake, Dr. Liu enjoys spending his free time with his family.
Patient Experience Reviews
He listened well and was understanding of why discussed topics were sensitive and exercised good bedside skills discussing them.
This appointment was to schedule a gallbladder surgery. I specifically sought to have Dr. Liu do the surgery because I had been impressed by the skill, professionalism, and humanity that he displayed earlier this year when he surgically repaired my emergent strangled hernia.
All visits with Dr Liu are excellent. Clear explanations and professional. The entire team is extremely helpful and courteous. Nurse Stephany has been superb in helping with follow up procedures and appointments. Grateful for this entire staff!!!! Job well done
Dr. Liu is incredible. He is great at explaining difficult anatomy and even drawing diagrams if needed. He is a completely genuine human that Is using his God given talents and hard work to change lives. He has made a dramatic difference in my health and I would recommend anyone else with similar problems to him. I hope I never need him again but I know he will be there if I do.
I felt very comfortable with the Doctor and his staff. Everyone was very courteous and for the first time in a long time that I felt comfortable with a first time visit. Thank you very much!
Dr Liu is an exceptional physician/surgeon. He does not rush you and is always willing to listen and address any questions or concerns.
Best collorectal doctor I've ever been to
Dr. Liu and his office staff are of the highest professional level*** My dad would give Dr. Liu a gold star!
I an very pleased with Dr. Liu
Dr Liu is always thorough and makes sure to answer all my questions. Every office visit is excellent with him as well as his team.
Oh my! Thank you Dr. Liu and ***! I can't say enough how much you helped me, listened to my questions and let me tell you my concerns. You understood me and explained to me what you did for me on the procedure. And also, reassured me and told me what the future plans and visits would be. You are great and glad that I found you among all the doctors out there! Thanks so much for your professionalism, concern and great personality that put me at ease and I felt informed by you two.
Dr. Liu was very good at calming me down. I wish that Dr Litam had as good of bedside manner and filled me in with pertinent information in a timely fashion. Having cancer is scary, but not having all of the information to fight the cancer fight is worst.
Everything was great as usual
Top notch physician and I know a good one when I meet one; I'm a doctor's daughter. Not only was this physician recommended by my PCP, but he came highly recommended by a fellow employee at work.
Dr. Michael Liu is an extraordinary surgeon with a very humane bedside manner and compassionate heart toward the whole surgical process.
Very persssonable
I would highly recommend Dr Liu. He has excellent dialogue and makes you feel at ease. Never rushes and gives the patient as much time as needed to answer questions.
Industry Relationships
University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.
UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.
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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Liu did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.