John Liu's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Liu and his team at Keck USC are amazing. After fighting on and off back pain for several years I woke up one day in Jan of 2019 and could hardly move. The pain was an 8 for 24 hrs/day. Couldn't sit or lie down for relief. Not knowing what was going on I went for the MRI at my local network doctors office and referred to the in network neurologist. This place was a mess and I felt like I was in a cattle call. The doctor finally saw me for 10 min, looked at the MRI and immediately scheduled me for a fusion. He never so much as asked any questions about my life and goals post surgery. I just wasn't comfortable with feeling like a # with the seriousness of having fusion. Thank god my niece was working at Keck USC and recommended Dr. Liu. From the 1st consult I paid cash for he was so different wanting to understand who I was as a person, my physical goals, etc. Although it took me a year to change from a HMO to PPO to get coverage at Keck with Dr. Liu, it was worth

Dr Liu is kind and caring his goal is patients wellness. Surgery is the last option that Dr Liu will recommend. He will explore every possible option to help you with your back issues..

After struggling seriously for three years I made the decision to seek out a surgical alternative. Like anyone facing spine surgery it is frightening. Dr Liu and his team are great and well worth any drive into LA or Beverly Hills. I used USC Keck as my surgery hospital and they were top notch and hit all the quality and customer service TO DOs. As soon as I came out of surgery in the recovery room the throbbing pain was gone. Dr Lui did not over promise but did all the testing to know what was needed and went with a conservative approach. I can't recommend him more highly.

I was referred to Dr.Liu by two physician friends. He is the Co-Director of the USC Keck Spine surgery. I have had two previous spine surgeries and only surgery could stop the sciatic pain I had and the other spinal issues. I saw four surgeons, neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Liu had the finest clinical backgrounds. He was personable, professional and caring. He tried to alleviate pain with non-servical interventions but only surgery would do it. He performed two surgeries.

Dr. Liu was the third surgeon I spoke to and he had the best, most holistic approach. I did ultimately have surgery which was a complete success, but he tried to help me avoid surgery as long as possible. He was always patient, courteous, and made sure he answered all of my questions.

I really like Dr. Liu and his team. He is very conservative with his approach. I have been to a lot of back specialist in my life and Dr. Liu is the only one I ever let do surgery on me. I drive all the way from Thousand Oaks so I can see Dr. Liu

I had a previous back surgery from a diffrent surgeon. I was in chronic pain for months. I finally got in to see Dr Liu and he did another back surgery. This was the best decision I ever made. I have no pain and am off all medication. I'm back to running and exercising. I can't thank him enough. He Truly saved my life and am so thankful I went to him. He is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend him !

Some interesting reviews here. Dr Liu did surgery on my back for a herniated disc approx a year ago. All I can say is it transformed me from a shut in to an active wife, mother and grandmother. He was amazingly professional and caring through the entire process. His assistant Stephanie was also wonderful. Incidentally, Dr Liu introduced me to a student assistant prior to surgery and assured me he Dr Liu would be doing the surgery. I also checked for malpractice proceeding upon seeing an earlier posting....there was none.

I was scheduled for spinal surgery. The day of the surgery after I had flown from Washington state and my son was fighting the LA traffic and we were almost ther he told me he had a bigger surgery to do and could I come back in a couple of months. His nurse called me back and said they had it covered and come on in whatever that meant. I only saw him for five seconds when I arrived. I found out another doctor? intern did my operation. I also found out they left a 7 mm metallic sliver in my body and wrote that they were in a hurry to complete the operation. The radiologist told them to take another view because there was too much metal to see under it but did not. He is all about the money, my surgery wasn't paying that much. I am in constant pain with stabbing at night when I lay on my back. BEWARE of Dr. Liu.

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Liu. I had gone to many doctors who were considered some of the best, but Dr. Liu had the best solution to my spine problems. All the doctors agreed I needed surgery. After consulting with 5 I had surgery by dr. Liu and healed very well. I have no pain and a life again thanks to Dr. Liu!! I tell my co-workers and friends to see him when they complain about back and neck problems. He was born for this!