Dr. Kenneth Liu
Neurosurgery
Charlottesville, VA
22 years experience male
Locations
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA
About
Bio
Kenneth Liu joined the faculty of the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Radiology at the University of Virginia in 2010. He is only one of a few neurosurgeons in Virginia with fellowship training in neurointerventional surgery, and is the only neurosurgeon in Virginia versed in both endovascular and skull base techniques. He is the Co-Director of both the Division of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery and the Stroke Center at the University of Virginia.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Neurosurgery
Interventional Radiology
Neuroradiology
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101 Answers
26 Agrees
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ignore: Recovering from a stroke can be very frustrating as the process is often lengthy. Be patient.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
See a surgeon.: If you are referring to idiopathic intracranial hypertension, some patients respond with medications, other with surgical procedures, such as shunts o... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Depends.: It really depends on what part of your brain the operation is performed and for what condition. Assuming everything goes well, it is normal to experie... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Probably.: While it may miss tiny aneurysms, the MRA you had done is a good screening exam for brain aneurysms.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Stress?: An eye twitch can be due to numerous things, including stress. If you are concerned, call your physician.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Blood flow.: The sound is probably from blood rushing through narrowed veins and should change with your body position and how hydrated you are. If you have IIH wi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Split spine.: Spina bifida is a generic term used to describe congenital malformations of the spine (typically lower spine). It can be mild to very severe and be as... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Probably not.: Lyrica (pregabalin) tends to be better tolerated than Neurontin. If you have concerns, contact your prescribing physician.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Anywhere.: It can occur wherever you have nerves, so both in your brain, spinal cord, and your body.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
See a surgeon.: It sounds like parts of your brain may be under pressure from the tumor. A good treatment for this is surgery to remove the mass. Speak to a surgeon f... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Maybe. : It could be part of the cause. Speak to a surgeon for more information.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ignore: Given enough time, most symptoms from a pinched nerve will resolve on their own without surgery.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Nothing?: If you've made it to 18, it is probably not symptomatic. If you are concerned about the appearance, you can consult with a plastic surgeon or neurosur... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ignore: Most symptoms will resolve on their own without surgery within two years.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Not enough.: The amount depends on the location and seniority of the resident, but typically averages US$40,000.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ignore: Take lots of naps. Resting your brain will help you feel clearer and have less headaches.
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Sort of.: That is a good sign that it has recurred. However, a small percentage of brain aneurysms can recur after a coiling procedure and so should be followed... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
See your physician.: Low back pain is a common complaint. When associated with other symptoms, it may be a good idea to talk to your physician to see if an imaging study l... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Maybe. : It sounds suspicious. I would see your doctor. You may benefit from an MRI.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ignore: Talk to your physician about trying epidural steroid injections prior to considering surgery.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Maybe.: Yes, it is possible. Consult with a neurosurgeon if you would like more information.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Normal. : This is fairly normal after that kind of procedure. It should improve within a week or two. If it gets worse, you should let your surgeon know.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Maybe. : If the symptoms persist or if you are concerned, please contact the prescribing physician.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
See your doctor.: If your headaches are new, you should speak with your doctor for an appropriate evaluation.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
See your surgeon.: A lot of operations to correct scoliosis are a big deal and can take several months to recover from, during which it may be difficult for you to work.
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A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Probably normal. : What they describe is a fairly normal finding of the aging process. If you have neurological symptoms, they could represent something abnormal. You ca... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
See your doctor.: Your family doctor should be able to decide whether you should see a neurosurgeon or a dermatologist.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Doubtful.: It's probably just leftover stuff from the cold. If you have a high fever, severe headache, and a very stiff neck, or if you feel you are not improvin... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
No. : Shunt surgery to fix or modify the shunt should only be performed if your brain requires it. If you are not sure, speak to your surgeon.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Depends.: Hydrocephalus, or water on the brain, can produce symptoms of headache, visual loss, vomiting, and lethargy. If your are concerned, speak to your phys... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Water on the brain.: Hydrocephalus is a generic term for a variety of conditions that result in too much spinal fluid in your brain. This can occur when there is a problem... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Unknown.: Neurotoxins keep neurons from functioning normally. This can result in your brain and nervous system not working as well as it could.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ignore: Don't take narcotic medication. Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen tend to work better.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Unsure.: Recovering from meningitis is a slow process and can take anywhere from weeks, months, to years. Every patient's brain is different. Talk to your phys... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Maybe.: A CT myelogram can sometimes demonstrate if there is a blockage somewhere. An MRI is sometimes used to look at CSF flow in the brain. Speak to your ne... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Yes.: Recovery from meningitis can involve all of the symptoms that you describe. Typically, these symptoms slowly improve with time (can take years).
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Take it easy.: You may want to give your muscles a break for a bit.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Creatinine.: Your doctor is likely checking your kidney function to make sure it is safe for you to have the contrast.
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A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Maybe. : This is possible. If you are concerned, please contact the physician prescribed this.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
No.: Monitoring is typically used during neurosurgical procedures where the surgeon and anesthesiologist want to keep tabs on the brain during the operatio... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Not today.: There is no known cure for spina bifida currently.
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ask your surgeon.: It depends on whether your aneurysm was treated with surgical clipping or endovascular coiling. I typically obtain some kind of follow-up imaging for ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Probably normal.: Because there is new metal in your head, patients can often experience some discomfort or strange sensations in the area of the coiling. Speak to your... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
You ARE strong. : You are unlikely to be suffering from a clinical anxiety or depression disorder. Visit your physician if you are concerned or have questions.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
See your doctor.: You may benefit from an MRI to try to figure out why you are having these symptoms. You may have a pinched nerve from a disc or bone spur.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ignore: Consider avoiding medicines that treat seizures, depression, and anxiety.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Ignore: The journey is long / And lots of patience is key / You will get better.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Possibly.: It is possible. Most of these are minor, improve on their own, and are treated with supportive care. If you are concerned, speak with your physician.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Maybe.: Brain tumors can cause all kinds of symptoms depending on where they are located and how aggressive they are. If you are concerned, visit your physici... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Don't get any more.: Each concussion causes microscopic damage to your brain. The more damage you have, the more likely are you to develop problems with your brain later o... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Liu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Liu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you very much for your answer. It helped ease my mind.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Big thank you for your prompt answer will definitely put it to my GP.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you if I have it tomorrow I wil go to my primary care dr
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, CA
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Completed 2008
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Charlottesville Region - Summer
2014
Top Neurosurgeon , First Place, Virginia - Summer
2014
Most Influential Doctor, First Place, Charlottesville Region - Summer
2014
Affiliations
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgeons / Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Cerebrovascular Section
Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery
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