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Dr. Carson D. Liu, MD - Board Certified General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California

Dr. Carson D. Liu, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

Santa Monica, California
● Taking New Patients
Telehealth ↗
NPI: 1982628830· License: g75372 (CA) verify
Medical school: University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine · Graduated 1991
Industry payments (2024): $31 across 1 payment (what this means)
4.17(36 ratings)

About

Dr. Carson D. Liu, MD is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, serving patients in Santa Monica, Tustin, and the greater Los Angeles area. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Liu is known for his expertise in weight loss procedures, GERD treatment, minimally invasive surgery, and aesthetics. He is affiliated with prestigious medical centers like Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Marina Del Rey Hospital. While his overall rating is 3.0, online reviews suggest a higher patient satisfaction.

Specialties

  • Board Certified General Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Carson D. Liu, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Lap Band

$16,000

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Patient Experience

Dr. Carson D. Liu Review Summary

3.9
Dr. Liu has a 3.0 rating based on limited reviews. However, he receives significantly higher ratings on other platforms, averaging 4.5 on Yelp, 4.2 on Healthgrades, and 4.0 on US News Health, suggesting a positive patient experience overall.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 30 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.2 out of 5

Based on 19 reviews

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health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 59 reviews

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Dr. Carson D. Liu, MD - Board Certified General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California

Main Office

1301 20th Street, Suite 440, Santa Monica, California

Book a Service Consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$31

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Carson D. Liu received $31 across 1 payment in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Lilly USA, LLC.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

1301 20th Street, Suite 440

Santa Monica, California

Office Information

Where does Dr. Carson D. Liu practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

1301 20th Street, Suite 440, Santa Monica, California

(2 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

California. He is affiliated with Marina Del Rey Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Help improve our data. Confirm if Dr. Carson D. Liu is affiliated with California. He is affiliated with Marina Del Rey Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified General Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Carson D. Liu online?
The provided information doesn't confirm whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Liu's office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Carson D. Liu offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't specify whether Dr. Liu offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Carson D. Liu?
One patient reviewing Dr. Liu's Lap Band procedure in Garden Grove, CA, reported a serious complication involving a perforated stomach requiring emergency surgery.
What areas of care does Dr. Carson D. Liu cater to?
Dr. Liu's areas of care include bariatric surgery (including Lap Band procedures), weight loss management, GERD treatment, minimally invasive surgery, and aesthetics. He serves patients in Santa Monica, Tustin, Orange County, and the greater Los Angeles area.