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Diane Liu
( out of 108 reviews )

Diane Liu, MD, MBA

Languages spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106

University Pediatric Clinic

University Pediatric Clinic
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

No longer accepting new patients

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. 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. As a demonstrated leader in quality improvement and champion for value-based care, Dr. Liu supported direction of the Johns Hopkins Value Innovation Teaching and Leadership Program.

Dr. Liu is the Director of the Utah Pediatric Partnership to Improve HealthCare Quality, the Chief Value Officer for the Department of Pediatrics, and the President-Elect of the University of Utah Medical Board.

Dr. Liu’s clinical expertise includes 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 and values the trust from caregivers.

No longer accepting new patients

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

Patient Rating

Patients consistently describe Dr. Liu as warm, compassionate, and excellent with children, creating a trusting, comfortable environment. Reviewers highlight that she listens closely, explains diagnoses and treatment options clearly, involves families in decision-making, and coordinates referrals to specialists when needed. Parents also note practical responsiveness—follow-up communication, useful resources, and a supportive office team—leaving families feeling well cared for.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.7 /5
( out of 108 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


Mar 02, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Liu is incredible. She always explains answers to my questions in a way that is easy to understand. She is so sweet with my kids and they adore her!

Jan 12, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Liu is the best. She is so great with my kids. She's a fantastic listener and truly cares about her patients.

Oct 19, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Diane Liu is truly exceptional. She takes the time to listen, to both parent and child, and creates a safe, encouraging environment where kids feel comfortable speaking up for themselves. During our well-child check, she was incredibly patient and explained everything in a way that empowered my child to be part of their own care. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients and values their voices. We feel so fortunate to have her as our pediatrician!

Aug 25, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Liu and her team at the U of U are absolutely the BEST! As a parent I feel confident that my children are receiving the best care and that I am also given the best information in how to care for them. What a gift it truly is to have a healthcare team that is confident and kind!

Feb 03, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Liu and her staff are always, and I mean always kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. I bring all three of my kiddos to her and I completely trust her with the healthcare of my children. I can't express enough how much she means to me! She has went above and beyond to make sure my little ones are healthy, I am informed on the best practices, and even when it may be difficult to hear, what is ultimately best for them. I have felt supported by her as a parent and that means a lot to have someone in your corner cheering for you and your family.

Feb 03, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very attentive, kind and explicit, very good service, I would recommend her 100% [TRANSLATED]

Nov 08, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Liu is amazing. She's caring, insightful, and full of excellent information and implementation ideas. Our kids look forward to seeing her every time. Thank you Dr. Liu!

Nov 02, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Liu listens to everything you have to tell her. She is very concerned and committed to your child's health. She is extremely nice and genuinely cares.


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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics -Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Pediatrics
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)

Education history

Graduate Training David Eccles School of Business - University of Utah M.B.A.
Other Training Practical Improvement Science in Health Care - HarvardX Certificate
Other Training Healthcare Delivery Improvement - Intermountain Healthcare Leadership Institute - The Advanced Training Program Certification
Other Training Value Improvement Leaders Course - University of Utah Certificate
Residency Pediatrics - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Resident
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Utah M.D.
Undergraduate Human Biology - Brigham Young University B.S.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Campbell K, Carbone PS, Liu D, Stipelman CH (2021). Improving Autism Screening and Referrals With Electronic Support and Evaluations in Primary Care. Pediatrics, 147(3).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Book Chapter

  1. Liu D, Fenick A (In press). Well-Child Care. In Rudolph's Pediatrics (24th). McGraw Hill Education.