Overview
One of the early investigators in the use of the excimer laser, Dr. James Liu is a specialist in refractive surgery. Dr. Liu is on staff at Good Samaritan Hospital and El Camino Hospital. He is the Medical Director of Spectrum Eye Laser Center on Samaritan Drive in San Jose, California.
James C. Liu, M.D. has been involved with the teaching and development of laser surgery since 1989. He has lectured and published a vast number of articles in the field of laser vision correction, and is one of the authors of the first major publication in the United States’ FDA trials. A recognized expert in corneal problems, Dr. Liu specializes in corneal diseases and transplantation.
Dr. Liu received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Missouri with honors in both. He completed his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Missouri with honors and did his residency in ophthalmology at Louisiana State University Dr. Liu completed a fellowship in laser vision correction at Louisiana State University during which time the first patient in the United States was treated with the excimer laser.
Dr. Liu is a principal investigator for VISX Laser Company and has been selected to participate in the FDA-sponsored clinical trials for hyperopia, as well as hyperopia with astigmatism. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the California Medical Association.
Dr. James Liu practices in the Samaritan Drive and DeAnza Blvd locations.
Dr. Liu is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
10300 South De Anza Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014
2577 Samaritan Drive, Suite 740, San Jose, CA 95124
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Liu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Liu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Liu by calling their office at 408-253-3083. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Liu a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Liu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Liu specialize in?
While Dr. James Liu is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. James Liu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Liu has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. James Liu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. James Liu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 408-253-3083 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- BlepharitisDr. Liu isDistinguished. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Liu isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EctropionDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Ectropion.
- EntropionDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- ChalazionDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Cogan's SyndromeDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Cogan's Syndrome.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.