Biography
Dr. Eric Liu is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor who is fellowship-trained in interventional spine and sports medicine. He obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed an internship at Eastern Connecticut Health Network in Manchester, CT followed by a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, NJ. Afterwards he completed a fellowship in interventional spine and sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Liu is extensively trained in a wide variety of fluoroscopically guided interventional spine procedures. He also received training in musculoskeletal medicine and ultrasound guided procedures.
Dr. Liu is a Villanova graduate. Although he grew up in Minnesota, his extensive academic track in the Philadelphia area led him to love southeastern Pennsylvania where he is happily based. In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling to national parks, listening to podcasts focusing on longevity and health, cooking, gardening, and attending sporting events.
Board Certification
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Education and Training
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Residency
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Fellowship
Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania (Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine)
Locations
Clinical Focus
Clinical focus includes:
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
- Nerve Blocks
- Neuromodulation
- Non-Operative Spine Care
- Nonsurgical Treatment of Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries
- Sports Medicine
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Ankle Injection
- Back Injection
- Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC)
- Care of the Female Athlete
- Care of the Young Athlete
- Cervical Epidural Injections
- Cervical Facet Joint Block
- Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
- Chronic Tendinopathy
- Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Discograms (Discography)
- Elbow Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injections
- Flouroscope Guided Injections
- Foot Injections
- Genicular Nerve Block
- Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation
- Genitofemoral Nerve Block
- Hand Injections
- Hip Injections
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections
- Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulator Therapy
- Intercostal Nerve Block
- Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Intradiscal Procedure for Pain Relief
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Knee Injections
- Lumbar Epidural Injections
- Lumbar Sympathetic Block
- Medial Branch Blocks
- mild Procedure for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation
- Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
- Neck Injection
- Nerve Blocks
- Neuromodulation
- Non-Operative Orthopaedics
- Non-Operative Spine Care
- Non-Operative Treatment of Sprains
- Nonsurgical Treatment of Arthritis
- Nonsurgical Treatment of Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Stimulation
- Orthobiologics
- Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy
- Piriformis Injections
- Prevention and Treatment of Injuries in the Aging Athlete
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Return to Work Evaluations
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
- Shoulder Injection
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Sports Medicine
- Thoracic Epidural Injections
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ultrasonic Percutaneous Tenotomy
- Ultrasound-Guided Bursa Tendon Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Viscosupplementation
- Women’s Sports Health
Specialties in Conditions
Specialty in conditions includes:
- Back Pain
- Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Pain
- Knee Injuries
- Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
- Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Aging Spine
- Ankle Injuries
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Baker’s (Popliteal) Cyst
- Bulging Disc
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Cervical Spine Disorders
- Chronic Back Pain
- Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Degenerative Back Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Elbow Pain
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Frozen Shoulder
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Hamstring Injuries
- Hand and Wrist Injuries
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Labral Tears
- Hip Pain
- Joint Pain
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Meniscus injury
- Knee Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Mechanical Back Pain
- Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Neck Pain
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Ribcage Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Running Injuries
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
- Scoliosis
- Shin Splints
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Tendon Injuries
- Tenex
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Thoracic Spine Disorders
- Whiplash
Patient Comments
“Main Line Spine Surgery is a wonderful place to get care. I’ve been seeing Dr. Liu for 2 months, and his care is outstanding. From the first time that we met I knew that we were going to get along perfectly. He listens & addresses every problem head-on. His staff is outstanding, and they enjoy working with him. That’s important! If everyone is happy, the harmony in the workplace shines, and trust me, it shines at Main Line! The care I received while I was there far exceeded any place I’ve been in PA! Thank you for being you, Main Line Spine. Keep up the good work!!”

“Dr. Liu is the best. So easy to talk to, takes an appropriate pathway to help as he’s not running to do things you don’t need, etc. Highly recommended!!!!”

“My second visit, and I’m very happy with the medical service I received from Dr. Liu. Quick check-in, short wait time. Dr. Liu is super friendly and very good at explaining the procedure.”

“My visit with Dr. Liu was very informative. He put the disk of my MRI in the computer, and he showed me the damage to my spine and explained what was needed to help me recover.”

“Dr. Liu has helped me with my back issues and I highly recommend going to see him if you have any back issues!!!!”
