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Dr. Ying Liu, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

Professional interests include: pain, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

34515 Ninth Avenue S
Federal Way, WA 98003

(253) 426-6341

Dr. Ying Liu, MD is an internist in Federal Way, WA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). Dr. Ying Liu, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group.

Office Locations

Address:

34515 Ninth Avenue S
Federal Way, WA 98003

Some issues Dr. Ying Liu, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	235
inpatient care	236

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	847
inpatient care	848

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	15
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	37
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	50
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

hospital care	228
inpatient care	229

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	50
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	42
Dementia	30
Cancer	20

hospital care	486
inpatient care	487

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	65
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	16

hospital care	540
inpatient care	530
outpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	63
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

hospital care	461
inpatient care	422
outpatient care	39

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	45
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	45
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

hospital care	385
inpatient care	333
outpatient care	52

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	43
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

hospital care	429
inpatient care	411
outpatient care	18

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	48
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	46
Dementia	42
Cancer	14

hospital care	612
inpatient care	581
outpatient care	31

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ying Liu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ying Liu, MD treated as an internist in Federal Way, WA were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	469
inpatient care	453
outpatient care	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ying Liu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	120
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	36
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ying Liu, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ying Liu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	10
Dementia	22

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ying Liu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Franciscan Medical Group

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ying Liu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ZS Pharma. Inc.	$29 BRILINTA $29
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$25 Relistor $15	XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $11
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$16 INVOKANA $16
Lilly USA, LLC	$13 HUMALOG $13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$11 Spiriva $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$95

Biography

Dr. Ying Liu is a Federal Way, WA physician who specializes in hospital medicine (hospitalist). She has a special interest in pain, pneumonia, and stroke. She is professionally affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Liu is closed to new patients at this time.