Diane Liu,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese
Dr. Diane Liu received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine. She then completed her residency training in Pediatrics at Kravis Children’s Hospital of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City where she was the recipient of the Resident Pediatrics Advocacy Award. Dr. Liu currently sees patients at University Pediatric Clinic and Sugar House Health Center.
While in New York City, Dr. Liu lobbied for school-based health funding at the state level, and served as a health educator for school-based health programs in East Harlem. Dr. Liu cared for children with special health-care needs throughout the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, and helped form the first Accountable Care Organization (ACO) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her guidance of quality improvement operations at this nonprofit integrated medical & mental health organization supported care-delivery changes in anticipation of altered payment models. Nationally, Dr. Liu supports direction of the Johns Hopkins Value Innovation Teaching and Leadership Program. She is the Associate Chief Value Officer for the Department of Pediatrics.
Dr. Liu's research interests include investigating variation in evidence-based Pediatric care across primary and urgent care including emerging platforms of virtual health, as well as understanding contextual characteristics of healthcare delivery teams achieving success in quality improvement efforts.
Dr. Liu’s clinical expertise include: preventative and acute care for infants, children, and adolescents including the promotion of vaccinations; providing comprehensive and coordinated care for NICU graduates and children with complex medical conditions; addressing mental health care in the primary care setting. Dr. Liu seeks to develop strong and lasting relationships with her patients and their caregivers. She appreciates the privilege of caring for children at University Pediatrics, and values the trust from caregivers.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2205
Pediatrics, Clinic 6
801-581-2205
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Pediatrics |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2019
Dr. Liu is amazing! Such a great pediatrician- she truly cares and is fun! My kids are so shy but love seeing her.
UofU Patient
October 19, 2019
Thorough caring and guidance
UofU Patient
September 15, 2019
Dr. Liu was very kind and helpful and she was very patient with both of my kids.
UofU Patient
August 18, 2019
Dr Liu is excellent
UofU Patient
July 21, 2019
dr Liu is awesome. she is very kind and caring and has dispensed some good advice to me on my son with special needs
UofU Patient
July 05, 2019
The doctor filled in on an emergency basis so we could get our daughter seen next day. she took care of her like her primary doctor and was so great!
UofU Patient
June 07, 2019
We love Dr. Liu!
UofU Patient
May 07, 2019
Very thorough; my son felt listened to.
UofU Patient
April 30, 2019
Dr. Liu is phenomenal. She is always very thorough. Addresses every concern. Is never rushed and truly cares for her patients. Her compassion definitely shows through her work and her dedication to her patients (big and small) is off the charts! Really appreciate everything Dr. Liu does for my Little Bear.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2019
Dr. Liu is wonderful to work with!
UofU Patient
March 20, 2019
Dr. Liu is incredible. She is very thorough and provides enough time to address all of our concerns and makes sure we are well informed before we leave the clinic. Love having her as our family Pediatrician!
UofU Patient
March 19, 2019
She is wonderful and speaks to my child and me and does her exam very quickly and sometimes without my child even noticing.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2019
Dr. Liu was incredibly warm and knowledgeable. She spent an appropriate amount of time with us and made us feel at ease. I would highly recommend her to other parents.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2019
We are new to Utah and it has been wonderful to find a doctor that is not only friendly and attentive, but incredibly knowledgeable. I know my daughter is getting the best level of care with Dr. Liu.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2019
Dr. Liu is wonderful!!
UofU Patient
February 02, 2019
I really appreciated how Dr. Liu spoke directly to my 12 year old child about his health and care, and then invited me into the conversation with his permission.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2019
Dr. Liu is incredible and always makes sure to address all of our concerns. She is friendly and always takes her time with ______.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2018
Dr. Liu was very professional, thorough and kind.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2018
Dr Lui is caring and wonderful and goes out of her way to address concerns. ____feels very at ease with her.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2018
Dr. Liu was great!
UofU Patient
August 21, 2018
Dr. Lui is amazing. She was able to calm my son down and do a thorough exam. He has difficulty with going to the doctor, but not with her. She was professional and kind and really cared for my little guy.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2018
she was wonderful at validating both my husband and my concerns and setting up a future plan that worked for both of us.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2018
Dr Liu was very warm and kind. she listened well to my concerns and addressed them with care.
UofU Patient
May 21, 2018
We love our visits with Dr. Liu. She takes the time to understand our questions and makes the visits informative and enjoyable. We appreciate her enthusiasm and respectful demeanor.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2018
I always tell family and friends about Clinic 6 and how amazing Dr Liu is
UofU Patient
April 12, 2018
Dr. Liu is absolutely wonderful. She is so kind and professional. I trust her opinion and her abilities to provide care for our son. So many of my fears and concerns have been assuaged by her. My only concern is that more people will find out how great of a pediatrician she is and it will become next to impossible to find an appointment.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2018
Dr. Liu has always been friendly, personable and professional with all my children, and this appointment was no different.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2018
Dr. Liu is amazing - knowledgeable, compassionate, and great at connecting with kids and parents. I always feel heard
UofU Patient
January 17, 2018
Dr Liu is phenomenal!
UofU Patient
September 22, 2017
Our OBGYN (Howard Sharp) recommended Dr. Liu and I am so glad he did! She is so attentive to our daughter's needs but also to us as parents. She truly listens and cares. When our daughter was sick she called us twice personally outside of her working shifts to check in. I recommend her with 5 stars to everyone I know!
UofU Patient
September 12, 2017
Dr Liu is an amazing doctor. She relates so well to the kids and is always upbeat, positive and kind. She sincerely cares about her patients and is sensitive to their needs. She is non judgemental and takes the time to answer any questions. She is easy to talk to and I feel as though she really hears my concerns. I struggled to find a pediatrician when we first moved to SLC that was a good fit for us and once we found her, we were so happy and grateful that she is our pediatrician.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2017
Dr. Liu was thoughtful in her responses, took the time to listen to all of our concerns she is thorough in her explanations. She is a wonderful physician!
UofU Patient
August 20, 2017
I did mention Dr. Liu on my Facebook newsfeed - basically recommending her to anyone needing a good pediatrician. :)
UofU Patient
August 17, 2017
Dr. Liu is very generous with her time and has always thoroughly addressed all our questions and concerns regarding our son's care. I would strongly recommend her to anyone with a child with special needs
UofU Patient
July 23, 2017
Dr Liu was extremely generous with her time. She wanted to be sure she addressed all out concerns.
UofU Patient
July 10, 2017
Dr. Liu is wonderful with my daughter - very thorough and able to engage and connect with her.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2017
My husband and I met with Dr. Liu to see if she might be a good fit for us as a pediatrician for our new born son. She was very friendly and took plenty of time to meet with us and answer our questions and learn about our concerns.
UofU Patient
June 03, 2017
Thank you so much for listening so intently and carefully answering my questions. Dr. Liu was very gentle and compassionate and knowledgeable. Awesome experience!
UofU Patient
May 09, 2017
My children, husband and I love and respect Dr. Liu! She is fantastic-- sincerely and deeply caring and thorough.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2017
We love Dr. Liu! We had seen her once before in August and she remembered us. I was so impressed!
UofU Patient
November 17, 2016
Dr. Liu took her time to listen and talk with me. She seems genuinely interested in the health and welfare of my child and our family.
UofU Patient
November 01, 2016
Great visit, but she mentioned printing out growth charts for us but then she not
UofU Patient
August 30, 2016
Dr. Liu and her resident were extremely thorough. They went above and beyond to help come up with creative methods to help my child eat more vegetables:) They listened to my concerns and my son was comfortable and dare I say happy at the doctors office. Amazing, A+ Care. Thank you.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2016
We love Dr. Liu!
UofU Patient
August 12, 2016
My kid presented symptoms of the flu. The doctor had trouble diagnosing it because we had gone to Peru. The end result was an expensive run-around.
UofU Patient
August 05, 2016
This was our first visit with Dr. Liu as it was a urgent care appointment. She was delightful and wonderful with my daughter.
UofU Patient
June 27, 2016
We love Dr. Liu!
UofU Patient
May 16, 2016
Love Dr. Liu! I greatly appreciate the time she spends talking about my concerns. I enjoy seeing her every appointment and my kids love her!
Dr. Diane Liu received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine. She then completed her residency training in Pediatrics at Kravis Children’s Hospital of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City where she was the recipient of the Resident Pediatrics Advocacy Award. Dr. Liu currently sees patients at University Pediatric Clinic and Sugar House Health Center.
While in New York City, Dr. Liu lobbied for school-based health funding at the state level, and served as a health educator for school-based health programs in East Harlem. Dr. Liu cared for children with special health-care needs throughout the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, and helped form the first Accountable Care Organization (ACO) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her guidance of quality improvement operations at this nonprofit integrated medical & mental health organization supported care-delivery changes in anticipation of altered payment models. Nationally, Dr. Liu supports direction of the Johns Hopkins Value Innovation Teaching and Leadership Program. She is the Associate Chief Value Officer for the Department of Pediatrics.
Dr. Liu's research interests include investigating variation in evidence-based Pediatric care across primary and urgent care including emerging platforms of virtual health, as well as understanding contextual characteristics of healthcare delivery teams achieving success in quality improvement efforts.
Dr. Liu’s clinical expertise include: preventative and acute care for infants, children, and adolescents including the promotion of vaccinations; providing comprehensive and coordinated care for NICU graduates and children with complex medical conditions; addressing mental health care in the primary care setting. Dr. Liu seeks to develop strong and lasting relationships with her patients and their caregivers. She appreciates the privilege of caring for children at University Pediatrics, and values the trust from caregivers.
Academic Locations
Williams Building
801-587-2591
Research Statement
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Pediatrics
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Pediatrics |
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) |
Education History
| Other Training | HarvardX Practical Improvement Science in Health Care Certificate |
| Other Training | Intermountain Healthcare Leadership Institute - The Advanced Training Program Healthcare Delivery Improvement Certification |
| Other Training | University of Utah Value Improvement Leaders Course Certificate |
| Residency | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Pediatrics Resident |
| Professional Medical | University of Utah Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Brigham Young University Human Biology B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Stipelman CH, Stoddard GJ, Smith ER, Bell JJ, Sivaloganathan V, Liu D, Goldman-Luthy JA, Nguyen QT, Rivero A, Burgi JR, Young PC (2019). Quality Improvement Intervention for Universal Lipid Screening in Children Aged 9 to 11 Years. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 58(14), 1528-1533.
- Schefft M, Schroeder AR, Liu D, Nicklas D, Moher J, Quinonez R (2019). Right Care for Children: Top Five Do's and Don'ts. Am Fam Physician, 99(6), 376-382.