Dr. John F. Liu, MD | Waco, TX | Ophthalmologist | US News Doctors
Dr. John F. Liu MD

Dr. John F. Liu MD

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5 / 5

Patient Rating

Dr. John F. Liu MD

Dr. John F. Liu MD

Overview

Dr. John F. Liu is an ophthalmologist in Waco, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ascension Providence Hospital and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Hillcrest. He received his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. John F. Liu has expertise in treating glaucoma surgery, cataract, glaucoma, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. John F. Liu accepts Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. John F. Liu is highly recommended by patients.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat severe and complex eye and vision problems, including cataracts, glaucoma and detached retinas. Their surgeries include laser retina surgery, refractive surgery and lens replacement operations.

Subspecialties

Cataract Related

Retinal Disease

Doctor's Details

Patient Awards

  • Patients' top choice award

    Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

  • Patients recommend

    Patients would recommend to friends and family.

  • Makes time for patients

    Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

  • Listens attentively

    Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.

  • Provides clear explanation

    Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.

Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

17 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Excellent

(5/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Fair

(2/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Liu

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare Fee for Service data (which does not include Medicare Advantage), each scale below indicates the number of patients treated relative to other doctors who treat the same condition. Note that this doctor may treat patients who are not covered by Medicare and are therefore not included in this analysis. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Secondary membranaous cataract surgerySecondary membranaous cataract surgery is performed to treat clouding of the lens after cataract removal

State Average
This Doctor

Cataract surgery with lens implantCataract surgery with lens implant involves removing a cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.

State Average
This Doctor

GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss.

State Average
This Doctor

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

2400 Ambassador Drive, Waco Eye Associates, Waco, TX, 76712

(254) 756-4457

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Ascension Providence Hospital

2

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Hillcrest

Where does Dr. Liu practice?

Doctor’s Office

Waco Eye Associates, Pa

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Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston)

Residency, Ophthalmology, 1984-1987

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Internship, Transitional Year, 1983-1984

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye Institute

Residency, Ophthalmology, 1988-1988

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Ophthalmology

Certified in Ophthalmology

TX State Medical License

Active through 2024

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

Super Doc, 2012

CMS Stage 1 2012

AAO Fellow

Publications

Intradermal needle-free powdered drug injection by a helium-powered device.

Liu, J.,Hogan, N. C.,Hunter, I. W.

Ovarian recovery after stem cell transplantation.

Liu, J.,Malhotra, R.,Voltarelli, J.,Stracieri, A. B.,Oliveira, L.,Simoes, B. P.,Ball, E. D.,Carrier, E.

Ecological degradation in protected areas: the case of Wolong Nature Reserve for giant pandas.

Liu, J.,Linderman, M.,Ouyang, Z.,An, L.,Yang, J.,Zhang, H.

Atypical presentation of thoracic disc herniation: case series and review of the literature.

Shirzadi, A.,Drazin, D.,Jeswani, S.,Lovely, L.,Liu, J.

Like the Eye of the Tiger: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Exclusionary Criteria and Its "Knockout" of the Emergency Psychiatric Patient.

Veronica Tucci, John F. Liu, Anu Matorin, Asim A Shah, Nidal Moukaddam

Pupillary block during cataract surgery.

Douglas D. Koch, Kenneth D. Novak, John F. Liu

A comparison of corneal endothelial changes after use of Healon or Viscoat during phacoemulsification.

Douglas D. Koch, John F. Liu, David B. Glasser, Lawrence M. Merin, Elizabeth A. Haft

Survey of the clinical use of glare and contrast sensitivity testing.

Douglas D. Koch, John F. Liu

Multilamellar hydrodissection in phacoemulsification and planned extracapsular surgery.

Douglas D. Koch, John F. Liu

Refractive complications of cataract surgery after radial keratotomy.

Douglas D. Koch, John F. Liu, Jared M. Emery, Lawrence L. Hyde, Robert L. Rock

Axial myopia increases the risk of retinal complications after neodymium-YAG laser posterior capsulotomy.

Douglas D. Koch, John F. Liu, E. Patricia Gill, David W. Parke

Complications of Implanting Three-Piece C-Loop Posterior Chamber Lenses in the Anterior Chamber

John F. Liu, Douglas D. Koch, Jared M. Emery

Zonular encroachment on the anterior capsular zonular-free zone.

Douglas D. Koch, John F. Liu

The Intraocular Penetration of Acyclovir After Subconjunctival Administration

Joel N. Schulman, Gholam A. Peyman, John Liu, Mark Scott, John C. Barber

Intraocular 9-([2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl) ethoxy] methyl) guanine levels after intravitreal and subconjunctival administration.

Joel N. Schulman, Gholam A. Peyman, Mark B Horton, John Liu, Richard G. Fiscella, Jose S. Pulido, John C. Barber, P de Miranda

Intraocular penetration of new antiviral agent, hydroxyacyclovir (BW-B759U)

Joel N. Schulman, Gholam A. Peyman, M B Horton, John Liu, John C. Barber, Richard G. Fiscella, P de Miranda

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Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat severe and complex eye and vision problems, including cataracts, glaucoma and detached retinas. Their surgeries include laser retina surgery, refractive surgery and lens replacement operations. See all conditions on Dr. Liu's profile.

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Doctor's Details

Speaks English
Works at Ascension Providence Hospital

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