Specializing in pain management and musculoskeletal ultrasound, Dr. Liu is fellowship trained in Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine. Dr. Liu has expert training and several years of experience in diagnosing and providing non-surgical treatment options for patients suffering from various pain related conditions. He takes pride in his ability to effectively communicate and connect with, as well as educate patients who are seeking to alleviate their pain.

Dr. Liu enjoys the theatre and spending time with his wife and two dogs outside of work.

Call 717-299-4871 or submit a request to schedule an appointment with Dr. Liu.

  • Undergraduate Education: New York University, New York, NY
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
  • Internship: New York Hospital of Queens, Flushing, NY
  • Residency: New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
  • Fellowship: Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine Fellowship, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
  • Licenses: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • North Pointe Surgery Center
  • Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Liu J, Patel S, Furman MB. Lumbar Spondylolisthesis (UPDATE). PM&R Knowledge Now/AAPMR. Web. https://now.aapmr.org/lumbar-spondylolisthesis/. Published February 13, 2018.
  • Liu J, & Baxi N. (2017). Ultrasound Guided Intra-articular Shoulder Glenohumeral Joint Injection, Posterior Approach. In Furman MB, Berkwits L, Goodman B, Kirschner J, Lee TS, & Lin PS (Eds.), Atlas of Image Guided Interventional Spine Procedures (2nd ed). Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier.
  • Liu J, Batson K, & Baxi N. (2017). Ultrasound Guided Shoulder Acromioclavicular Joint Injection. In Furman MB, Berkwits L, Goodman B, Kirschner J, Lee TS, & Lin PS (Eds.), Atlas of Image Guided Interventional Spine Procedures (2nd ed). Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier.
  • Liu J, & Baxi N. (2017). Ultrasound Guided Shoulder Subacromial-Subdeltoid Bursa Injection, Lateral Approach. In Furman MB, Berkwits L, Goodman B, Kirschner J, Lee TS, & Lin PS (Eds.), Atlas of Image Guided Interventional Spine Procedures (2nd ed). Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier.
  • Liu J, & Baxi N. (2017). Ultrasound Guided Hip Greater Trochanteric Bursa and Gluteus Medius Injection. In Furman MB, Berkwits L, Goodman B, Kirschner J, Lee TS, & Lin PS (Eds.), Atlas of Image Guided Interventional Spine Procedures (2nd ed). Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier.
  • Liu J, & Kirschner J. (2017). Ultrasound Guided Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Injection. In Furman MB, Berkwits L, Goodman B, Kirschner J, Lee TS, & Lin PS (Eds.), Atlas of Image Guided Interventional Spine Procedures (2nd ed). Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier.
  • Abdou, A, Liu J, Carroll M, Rizzo JR, Vivaldi G, Im B. “Motor and Neurocognitive Recovery in the Syndrome of the Trephined: A Case Report.” Annals Phys Rehabil Med, 2015 Jun; 58(3):183-5.
  • Liu J, Weinreb J, & Stokes W. (2015). Sacroiliac Injections: Indications and Technique. In Errico TJ, Varlotta G, & Cheriyan T (Eds.), Spinal Disorders and Treatments: The NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases Comprehensive Textbook (1st ed). New York, USA: Jaypee Brothers.
  • Abdou A, Rizzo JR, & Liu J. (2015). Obtaining a Pain History. In Sackheim KA, Pain Management and Palliative Care: A Comprehensive Guide (1st ed). New York, USA: Springer-Verlag.
  • Furman MB, Liu J, Patel S. Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. PM&R Knowledge Now/American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Web. http://now.aapmr.org/cns/complications/Pages/lumbar-spondylolisthesis.a…. Published September 20, 2013.
  • Liu J. “Truncal exercises for acute stroke.” Rehab in Review, 2012 Apr; 20(4):7.
  • Liu J. “Intensive inpatient rehabilitation and Parkinson’s disease.” Rehab in Review, 2012 Mar; 20(3):5-6.
  • Liu J. “Hypoxia to treat incomplete spinal cord injury.” Rehab in Review, 2012 Mar; 20(3):1.
  • Liu J & Malayil R. Frequently Asked Questions About Care on the Rusk Musculoskeletal Unit. New York: Patient Information and Education, 2010. Print.
  • Pain from inflamed spinal nerves can be debilitating. Epidural steroid injections may be an option to treat pain and inflammation. This injection commonly contains a corticosteroid and a local anesthetic and is injected into the space surrounding the sac that contains the spinal nerves and…

  • The lumbar facet joints are found along each side of the spinal column at every segment. These joints provide stability and allow the spine to safely bend and twist. They can, however, become a cause of neck and low back pain, typically occurring with arthritis and sometimes trauma.

    Facet…

  • A medial branch block is a type of spinal injection to temporarily block the pain signals coming from the medial nerves. Medial nerves run through the facet joints. Facet joints are joints in your spine that allow for movement between vertebrae.

    If you are experiencing back pain, a medial…

  • Your bones, muscles, and joints – along with their supporting structures such as tendons, ligaments, nerves, and cartilage – make up the musculoskeletal system. Maintaining a healthy system along with individualized musculoskeletal care can prevent and alleviate injuries to help reduce pain and…

  • Pain is a very common reason to seek medical care. Pain is experienced differently by every individual person. In turn, there is no single treatment that is successful for everyone. Because of this, we believe a personalized pain management plan is necessary to deliver fast and lasting pain…

  • The sacroiliac joints, also known as SI joints, are located between the sacrum and the iliac bones of the pelvis. Abnormal mobility of either too much or too little motion of the SI joints can result in sacroiliac dysfunction and pain. SI joint pain is typically felt in the hips radiating into…

  • Spinal cord stimulation is a pain-relieving treatment for chronic back pain. Spinal cord stimulation can be useful for some people that have failed other forms of treatment. The stimulator is a small device that is surgically placed beneath the skin. It sends signals to the brain…

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