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Dr. Rockson Liu, MD

General Surgery*
4.7 (15)
Map Pin Small Oakland, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rockson Liu, MD

Dr. Rockson Liu, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Oakland, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center and Saint Rose Hospital. Dr. Liu, completed a residency at Virginia Mason MC. Patients rated Dr. Liu an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Liu works at First Surgical Consultants Inc in Oakland, CA with other offices in Berkeley, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Lipomas along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Liu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    First Surgical Consultants Inc
    365 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 465-5523
  2. 2
    Office
    2999 Regent St Ste 700, Berkeley, CA 94705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 486-0818

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
  • Eden Medical Center
  • Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
  • Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center
  • Saint Rose Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Sphincterotomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Rockson Liu, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin
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    NPI Number
    • 1174601256
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Virginia Mason MC
    Residency
    Internship
    • Virginia Mason Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • U.C.L.A.
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Rockson Liu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Liu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Liu accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Liu has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Liu has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia and Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Liu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Liu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Liu.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Liu, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Liu appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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