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Dr. Douglas Liva, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. Douglas Liva, MD
4.4 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Liva, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ridgewood, NJ.
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Dr. Douglas Liva, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Ridgewood, NJ
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Liva, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ridgewood, NJ.

About

Dr. Liva graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at NJ Med School.Dr. Douglas Liva, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ridgewood, NJ and has 43 years experience. Dr. Liva currently practices at Liva Eye Center and are affiliated with Valley Hospital. Dr. Liva has experience treating conditions like Corneal Abrasion or Laceration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Liva received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Liva's office accepts new patients. Dr. Liva also speaks Spanish. Dr. Liva is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Drusen
Keratitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Drusen
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Keratitis
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Exams
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Soft Contact Lenses
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    Aetna
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    Aetna HMO
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    GHI CBP
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored

Locations

  1. 1 Liva Eye Center
    625 Franklin Tpke, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
  2. 2 Office
    1 W Ridgewood Ave Ste G3, Paramus, NJ 07652

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Liva
4.4
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
May 12, 2023
GREAT! in one word. He recently did my cataract surgery, which was amazing. No problems, explained everything in detail and the final results was everything as explained. I would highly recommend if you need professional eyecare.
— May 12, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Presby St Lukes Medical Center|Presbyterian / St Lukes Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NJ Med School
    1986
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Liva, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Liva's profile.

Dr. Liva frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Abrasion or Laceration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Liva, MD is affiliated with Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Liva, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ