
Douglas Francis Liva MD
Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery
Top doctor 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018,2019,2020,2021 in Inside Jersey and NY Metro
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625 Franklin TurnpikeRidgewood, NJ 07450
Phone+1 201-444-7770
Fax+1 201-445-2570
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Summary
- Dr. Douglas Liva is an ophthalmologist based in Ridgewood, NJ, with subspecialties in anterior segment, cataract, and refractive surgery. He graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 1981 and completed his ophthalmology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School from 1983 to 1986. His educational background includes a B.A. in Biochemistry from Harvard University, where he graduated cum laude. Dr. Liva is experienced in refractive and cataract surgeries, general ophthalmology, pediatric cataract surgery, and minimally invasive cataract surgery. He has received multiple recognitions, including CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and being named a top doctor by Inside Jersey Magazine and Castle Connolly.
Education & Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
HCA HealthONE/Sky Ridge Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1982
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1981
Harvard UniversityB.A, Biochemistry, Cum Laude, 1972 - 1976
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1982 - Present
NJ State Medical License 1982 - 2027
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MacPractice MD, MacPractice, Inc., 2014, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification MacPractice MD MU, MacPractice, Inc., 2014, 2016
- Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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