The only West Coast surgeon trained in single-port robotic hernia surgery using the daVinci SP system, allowing many procedures with just one small 1.8 cm incision hidden in the belly button.


The only West Coast surgeon trained in single-port robotic hernia surgery using the da Vinci SP system, allowing many procedures with just one small 1.8 cm incision hidden in the belly button.

Every patient starts with a one-on-one consultation. Dr. Liu reviews your history and imaging, examines you himself, and gives you a straight answer on whether surgery makes sense and which approach fits your case.
We get it. We believe you deserve a hernia surgeon who is leading the way in advancing hernia repair techniques to speed up recovery, reduce complications, and help patients with challenging hernias. One who other world-class surgeons look to, to better their own skills and outcomes. A surgeon who combines undeniable technical skills with compassion and support for your health, so you can get back to leading a rich and productive life.
You deserve the best in the industry.
Rather than the large incisions of traditional surgery that take longer to heal, we perform minimally-invasive surgeries through small incisions only 5-8mm (¼”-⅓”) long.
Hernia specialist Dr. Liu uses a daVinci machine in surgeries, which gives him “additional hands” that enhance his movements. He has successfully completed over 1000 minimally-invasive, robotics-assisted surgeries.
You shouldn’t have to plan your life around a longer recovery time. We want you to get back to normal life as fast as possible. Evidence shows that minimally-invasive, robotics-assisted surgeries are the leading way to do that.
With 1500+ 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.
Dr. Liu accepts Medicare and will work with many PPO insurance plans. Many PPO patients only pay a consultation fee, and surgery is often covered when medically necessary.
Emeryville Office:
5901 Christie Ave
Suite 401
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 868-1125
Fax: (510) 868-1126
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