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Douglas Liva, MD, Ophthalmology, Ridgewood, NJ

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 School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
  • HCA HealthONE/Sky Ridge Medical Center
    HCA HealthONE/Sky Ridge Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1982
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1981
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityB.A, Biochemistry, Cum Laude, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1982 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1982 - 2027
  • Ophthalmology
    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

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  • Spanish

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