--- title: "Dr. Rock C. Liu | Surgeon in Emeryville, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Rock C. Liu, M.D., FACS practices Surgery in Emeryville, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rock-c-liu-1046245899" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Rock C. Liu, M.D., FACS ![Rock C. Liu, M.D., FACS](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/L1s60RyaOAa0MqK9Z8BkhOVxm1jhtiCTTnMXi8brbZE/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Rock C. Liu, M.D., FACS ## Surgery - Accepting new patients [5901 Christie AvenueSuite 401Emeryville, CA 94608](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5901+Christie+Avenue+Emeryville%2C+CA+94608+US) ## Schedule appointment [510-868-1125](tel:+15108681125) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rock-c-liu-1046245899#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rock-c-liu-1046245899#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rock-c-liu-1046245899#provider-services) ## About Dr. Liu Languages English and Mandarin (Conversational) Gender Male Ages treated Adults only ## Education and training **Medical school:** The Ohio State University **Internship:** Virginia Mason Medical Center **Residency:** Virginia Mason Medical Center **Fellowship:** Cleveland Clinic, Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases ## Board certifications - Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Sutter Eden Medical Center ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## Care locations 5901 Christie Avenue Suite 401 Emeryville, CA 94608 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5901+Christie+Avenue+Emeryville%2C+CA+94608+US) [510-868-1125](tel:+15108681125) 510-868-1126 Sunday Closed Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Abdominal Surgery - Abdominal wall surgery - Adrenalectomy - Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery - Appendectomy - Cancer Surgery - Cholecystectomy - Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colorectal Cancer Surgery - Endocrine surgery - [Endoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/endoscopy) - Esophagectomy - Esophagomyotomy - Fundoplication - Gastrointestinal Surgery - Hepatobiliary surgery - Hernia Repair - Incisional Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery - Laparoscopic Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic Solid Organ Removal - Laparoscopic Splenectomy - Laparoscopy - Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation - Minimally Invasive Biliary Surgery - Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery - Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery - [Minimally Invasive Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Robot-Assisted Partial Splenectomy - Robotic Colorectal Surgery - Robotic Hiatal Hernia Surgery - [Robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Robotic-Assisted Esophagectomy - Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy - Total Splenectomy with Robotic Assistance ### Conditions - Achalasia - Adrenal problems - Anal Fissure - Anal Fistula - Anorectal Problems - Aphakia - Dacryocystocele - Hemorrhoid external - Hemorrhoids - Hernia - Hiatal hernia - Lipoma - Paraesophageal hernia - Pilonidal cyst - Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions ### Reasons for visit - Surgical oncology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/surgical) - [Minimally invasive and robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) ## From Dr. Liu [Patient story ### Robotic-Assisted Surgery Heals East Bay Grandma Gwen McCauley was walking the halls within a few hours of her robotic-assisted surgery.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/robotic-assisted-surgery-heals-east-bay-grandma-2023563901) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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