Dr. Carson Liu
Bariatric Surgeon in Los Angeles, California
Biography
Dr. Liu received his medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his internship, residencies and research fellowship at UCLA Medical Center. In 1998, Dr. Liu was appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery at UCLA Medical School where he continued to hone his skills in clinical practice, teaching and research. Dr. Liu has conducted extensive research and is widely published in the fields of Bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery; he is nationally recognized in his field and has lectured extensively to professional societies on these subjects. Dr. Liu is board certified in General Surgery and over the course of his career has performed over 2600 Bariatric Surgeries.
The American Diabetes Association honors Dr. Carson Liu!
"Through his research endeavors and clinical practice in bariatric surgery, he has positively changed the lives of many patients by helping them to conquer their diabetes; a disease that currently affects an estimated 18.2 million people. Carson makes a difference in the lives of his patients through his commitment and care, which also clearly extends to his family and friends."
- American Diabetes Association
Read Dr. Carson's Article on Good Morning America
Employment
SkyLex Advanced Surgical Private Practice
2007 - Present
Olympia Hospital, formerly Midway, Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery, Medical Director
2004 – 2008
Century City Hospital, Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery, Medical Director
2003 – 2004
UCLA Center for the Health Sciences, Dept. of Surgery
1998 - 2003
Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center
1998 - 2003