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Rockson Liu, MD, General Surgery, Oakland, CA

RocksonC.LiuMDFACS

General Surgery Oakland, CA

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotic and Hernia Specialist

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  • Office

    365 Hawthorne Avenue
    Suite 101
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Phone+1 510-465-5523
    Fax+1 510-465-5523

Summary

  • With 1000+ minimally-invasive, robotics-assisted surgeries completed and a 100% success rate in ending recurrent hernias other surgeons were unable to solve, Dr. Liu has made a name for himself as the premier minimally-invasive general surgeon in the United States.

    Dr. Liu approaches every surgery with technical mastery and creative problem-solving. Those two skills allow for a faster recovery, minimal pain, and reduced scarring.
  • Surgical Procedures Using Advanced Techniques and Leading-Edge Technology

    Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to perform hernia repairs through small incisions.

Education & Training

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
    Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2004
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2004 - 2006
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Chapter 7: Robotic Midline Ventral Hernia Repair: Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP)July 2020
  • Chapter 10: Robotic Flank Hernia Repair: Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP)July 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)