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Alvin Liu

Alvin Liu, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Accepting New Patients

4.7 of 5 stars

238 Ratings, 57 Reviews

33 Insurances Accepted

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About

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Background

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Locations

  1. Howard County Medical Pavilion
    • 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
      • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
      • The Wilmer Eye Institute
        • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

        Expertise

        Education

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Residency, Ophthalmology, 2016

        Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

        Medical Education, MD, 2012

        Board Certifications

        Ophthalmology

        American Board of Ophthalmology, 2020

        Insurance

        Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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        • Aetna
        • Amerigroup District of Columbia
        • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
        • Beech Street
        • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
        • CareFirst
        • Cigna
        • Evernorth Behavioral Health
        • First Health
        • Geisinger Health Plan
        • HealthSmart/Accel
        • Humana
        • JAI Medical Systems
        • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
        • Kaiser Permanente
        • KeyCare
        • Maryland Physicians Care
        • Medicaid DC
        • Medicaid Maryland
        • Medicare DC
        • Medicare Maryland
        • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
        • MultiPlan
        • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
        • Point Comfort Underwriters
        • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
        • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
        • South Central Preferred (SCP)
        • Superior Vision
        • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
        • UnitedHealthcare
        • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
        • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

        Reviews

        4.7 of 5 stars

        238 Ratings, 57 Reviews

        The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

        Overall Rating by Patient
        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Provider Listened Carefully
        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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          3 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/14/2024

          Took in info about my history well

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/14/2024

          Provider was very helpful and knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/14/2024

          Very professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/12/2024

          EXCELLENT

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/12/2024

          Outstanding,

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/12/2024

          She was the best one for me i

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/12/2024

          Attentive and mindfull of my poor hearing

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/7/2024

          The Doctor and various assistants were wonderful..........they answered all questions I had

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/22/2024

          Dr Liu is professional, friendly, empathetic.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/20/2024

          The attending was professional, heard my concerns, and explained the next steps clearly and concisely.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/20/2024

          Dr. Liu was great

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/19/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/15/2024

          Dr Liu is best Optometrists I ever had!!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/8/2024

          Very nice

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/25/2024

          He is smart, thorough and prepared

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/25/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/23/2024

          In one word. The very best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/23/2024

          This provider is one of the few that has really taken the time to help me understand and embrace what is happening with my vision

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/22/2024

          Dr. Liu is very knowledgeable and compassionate. Explains things well and listens to my input.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/22/2024

          Dr. Liu was very professional and thorough.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/11/2024

          Dr. Liu is knowledgeable and I'm confident in my care under his guidance.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/11/2024

          Dr. Liu is V\very thorough and efficient

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/8/2024

          I feel very comfortable that I am getting excellent care from Dr. Liu.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/8/2024

          Very professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/21/2023

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/21/2023

          Dr. Liu is a compassionate provider.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/14/2023

          He is wonderful. Professional, obviously brilliant and very kind.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/11/2023

          He has always been a content expert. Over the past few years I think he has become better tuned in to his patients as people.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/27/2023

          Very good doctor. I have complete confidence In him.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/27/2023

          My provider doesn't talk much

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/21/2023

          Nice, courteous

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/13/2023

          Professional, caring, patient

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/9/2023

          Very competent and thorough

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/7/2023

          The provider was excellent,

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/7/2023

          Good experience

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/2/2023

          Dr Liu is excellent eye Doctor I ever meet. He is best !!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/23/2023

          Consistently excellent service, provider iistened to concerns, was respectful, shared knowledge.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/23/2023

          Very knowledgeable, well educated and respectful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/19/2023

          Dr Liu is very professional and thoughtful. I really feel safe in his care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/19/2023

          This was the first time I had this provider and he was excellent. The shot in my eye did not hurt and it felt like I didn't even get a shot.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/16/2023

          Thank you for the appointment and evaluation.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/26/2023

          Highly professional as is his usual.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/25/2023

          Dr Lui was professional and concise

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/25/2023

          Dr. Lou is patient with me and encourages me through my procedure.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/21/2023

          Dr Lui and the 2 nurses that assisted my son & I with this visit were wonderful.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/14/2023

          Veey good.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/12/2023

          Outstanding

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/12/2023

          Efficient and informative.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/7/2023

          I have just get to know my provider

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/7/2023

          All personnel were helpful and good natured

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/7/2023

          Dr Liu he's very kind and patient, have professional knowledge.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/24/2023

          Satisfied.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/22/2023

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/22/2023

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/22/2023

          Dr. A, Liu does a good job of explaining the issues and next steps.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/21/2023

          Dr. Liu is on time, Dr. Liu describes the result of the scan, the procedure and follow up care, concerns and questions answered. His team is efficient and prepares well for the procedure.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/2/2023

          Very pleasant, knowledgeable and friendly