What Patients Are Saying (From Google and Healthgrades Reviews)

  • At 24 years old, I was unfortunately diagnosed with a schwannoma tumor in the C2 spinal cord area (my neck). Words cannot describe how terrified I was. I was suffering from severe headaches, and my tumor compressed my spinal cord which caused severe motor weakness. Thankfully, I am incredibly blessed to have met Dr. James Liu because he SAVED my life and will forever be my personal hero! He successfully and completely removed my large C2 spinal schwannoma at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center/Rutgers Neurosurgery. I can testify that post-op, his performance improved my motor function significantly and he preserved my the spinal cord function! Furthermore, Dr. Liu an exceptionally brilliant, skilled, and compassionate neurosurgeon! He is extremely patient and considerate towards you. He always takes his time in explaining everything whilst making sure you’re comfortable. Throughout the whole journey, he remains reachable with you for any questions/concerns. I can attest to everyone that he puts his patients first and foremost! He provides outstanding patient care. Additionally, his neurosurgery/neurology team were excellent and knowledge too. I am incredibly honored to have had him as my neurosurgeon, and will always be grateful for him. I recommend him with no hesitation!

    — Naomi H.

  • I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Liu for performing a successful endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal removal of a large pituitary adenoma at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center. I was worried about the large lump, but it was cleanly removed and my vision improved postop. If I had found Dr. Liu earlier and undergone the surgery, I would have been able to avoid the difficulties of taking medication and protect my optic nerve better. Before I went to Dr. Liu, I decided to try medication and check-ups first. As the medication didn't work at the end of last year, I had to resort to surgery. At first, I planned to have the surgery with a well-known neurosurgeon near where I lived since Dr. Liu was further in distance. I wanted to find a hospital and doctor closer to home due to the burden of long distance transportation. However, the two surgeons nearby had different insurance coverage which made it difficult for me to go through with the surgery with them. (For pituitary gland removal surgery, neurosurgeons and ENT doctors work together.) Fortunately, after days and weeks of searching, I happened to receive a recommendation for Dr. Liu. I saw that the reviews were great, so after debating for a long time, I finally decided to schedule my appointment. After my first meeting with Dr. Liu, my worries turned to relief and I decided to undergo the surgery. There were no insurance issues and Dr. Liu has been very caring about my post-op recovery. So I would very much love to thank Dr. Liu for providing such a safe surgical journey!

    — Jennifer L.

  • For months I had horrific headaches, neck/shoulder pain, numbness in my limbs, & paralyzing vertigo. An MRI revealed a large tumor at the base of my brain. I was referred to Dr. Liu by his colleague & after speaking to him, I knew I was in the right hands. He saw me a few days later and surgery was scheduled. He took his time and thoroughly explained every detail. An emergency situation pushed my surgery up sooner than scheduled, but when I arrived in the ER at Saint Barnabas, Dr. Liu’s surgical team took excellent care of me & before I knew it, I was prepped for surgery. It was a complicated, 10 hour surgery, but Dr. Liu & his team were able to successfully remove a giant schwannoma compressing on my brain stem & spinal cord. Post op I had normal facial nerve & spinal cord function immediately. I have my life back & will be eternally grateful to Dr. Liu-he is caring and compassionate & I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. He saved my life!

    — Apollonia S.

  • Feeling blessed!!! Thanks to the hands of Dr. James Liu and his team at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center!!! Today a year ago I was in a surgery room for a little more than ten hours, Dr. Liu was excellent and explained everything to us prior to my surgery, giving me 100% confidence in his ability to remove the tumor (Craniopharyngioma), he was supportive and informative before and after the surgery. I had blurry vision and really bad headaches, right after the surgery my vision improved right away and the strong headaches disappeared. Forever grateful with Dr. Liu!

    — Sandra C.

  • I am grateful to share my successful experience following the removal of a large pituitary adenoma compressing my optic chiasm resulting in vision loss. Dr. Liu at Saint Barnabas Medical Center/Rutgers Neurosurgery operated on me and postop evaluation showed complete removal. My vision improved immediately with preservation of the normal pituitary gland. Dr. Liu and his team were amazing. I am so grateful to them all.

    — Joseph B.

  • He changed my life. I am a 35 year old ( female) with a prior Acoustic Neuroma on my right peripheral nerve 2.5 CM. I had gone to several doctors to get an opinion and most said it was inoperable. Well, that was not the case with him! I had a thorough conversation with him; he explained everything and I left the office feeling confident with life again, and he did an amazing job; the ringing in my ear went away, and ever since the surgery, I haven't experienced any major pain to the point that the last time I had an otc pain med or such was 4 months ago or so. I am happier than ever and I see improvements on a daily basis. Thank you Dr. god bless you!

    — Sarah F.

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