David Liska, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.7000
- Desk:
- 216.444.9219
- Fax:
- 216.445.8627
Additional Locations
Cancer Biology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.7000
- Desk:
- 216.444.9219
- Fax:
- 216.445.8627
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Abdominal Surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Advanced Operative Laparoscopy
- Anorectal Fistula Treatment
- Anorectal Surgery
- Anoscopy
- Cancer Center
- Colectomy
- Colon And Rectal Surgical Procedures
- Colorectal Cancer - Prevention
- Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
- Colorectal Cancer Research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colostomy
- Fecal Diversion
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Ileostomy
- Inherited Colon Cancer Risk Assessment
- Intestinal Stomas
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
- Laparoscopic Ileocolectomy
- Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
- Rectum Reoperative Abdominopelvic Surgery
- Re-Do Rectal Surgery
- Reoperative Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery
- Reoperative Abdominal Surgery
- Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
- Reoperative Surgery
- Resection of Colon and Rectal Diseases
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
- Robotic Colorectal Surgery
- Robotic Female Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
- Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids
- Second Opinion
- Sphincter Sparing Surgery
- Stoma Surgery
- Surgery
- Surgery For Carcinoma Of The Colon
- Surgery For Crohn's Disease
- Surgery for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Surgery for Desmoid Tumors
- Surgical Management for Ulcerative Colitis
- Surgical Treatment for Mucosal Ulcerative Colitis
- Total Abdominal Colectomy
- Treatment for Anal Fissure
- Treatment for Anal Fistula
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Abscess
- Adenomas
- Adenomatous Polyps
- Anal Abscesses
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anorectal Disease
- Anorectal Fistula
- Benign Anorectal Disease
- Cancer
- Cancer of the Colon, Rectum and Anus
- Carcinoma of the Colon
- Carcinoma of the small and large bowel
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Diseases
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Neoplasia
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer Research
- Colovaginal Fistula
- Colovesticle Fistula
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Desmoid Disease
- Desmoid Tumor
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Diverticulum
- Enterocutaneious Fistula
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Fap
- Fissure
- Hemorrhoids
- Hereditary Non Polyposis Colorectal Cancer
- Hereditary Polyposis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Intestinal Fistula
- Intestinal Fistulae
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Intestinal Polyps
- Juvenile Polyposis
- Large Bowel Cancer
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender LGBT Health
- Lynch Syndrome
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stoma Related Problems
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Volvulus
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View All PlansEducation & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2015
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2014
Residency - New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center
General Surgery
New York,
NY USA
2013
Medical Education - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Colorectal Surgery
New York,
NY USA
2010
Medical Education - Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven,
CT USA
2006
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Specialty Interests
Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Research & Publications
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As of 12/13/2020, Dr. Liska has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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152 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
25 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jul 19, 2021
I've been having these checkups annually since 1993. This is the first time I have had Dr. Liska, now that Dr. Church has retired. Everything went very smoothly: Dr. Liska and those worked with him were superb efficient, professional and friendly, which I like a lot.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2021
Dr. Liska and Nurse Christina were both exceptionally knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2021
Dr David is great he is world class Dr and well suited for the CCF
Reviewed on May 28, 2021
I would rather see the dr in person. very impersonal having appointment over the internet. I didn't like the setting, the dr was great.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2021
Dr Liska is always very thorough and explains everything he let you know the good the bad and let you make your decision. I definitely recommend him to family friends anybody that I think May benefit from seeing him
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2021
Dr. Liska is excellent in making you aware of options and how each option may affect the patient, good or bad. He is vert thorough and answers all your questions.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
I thank *Dr. Liska for always explaining my surgery. He is a great doctor!
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2021
Dr. Sommovilla is excellent and has taken exceptional care of me. Clearly describes procedures and risks involved in a way I can understand and answered all of my questions in depth.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2021
The care shown by Dr. Liska could not have been better. My wife (who also participated) were impressed by the matter of fact yet kind way that he spoke with us. Excellent!
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2021
I was impressed by not onlly Dr. Liska but the technology as well.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2021
Dr. Liska offered a Sunday morning appointment. Amazing.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2021
*Dr. Liska's whole staff is awesome those calling, scheduling, nurses intake and medical staff.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
Dr. Liska cares. He listens well, communicates clearly, and is careful to be direct but in a way that is easy to receive.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2020
*Dr. Daivd Liska was amazing in explaining my situation & expectations. He did all he could do during my surgery even though it ended up being very challenging. He explained the result after surgery in detail with my wife. I am beyond grateful to have *Dr. Liska as my surgeon. Excellent surgeon.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2020
Dr. Liska is excellent.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
Dr. Liska and his entire team have been wonderful to work with. His dedication to dealing with my specific health issues and challenges has been outstanding. Dr. Liska has incredible skills, knowledge , and compassion. I have nothing but immense admiration and respect for Dr. Liska and his entire health team!!!
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020
Great experience with Dr. Liska! Very open to bouncing treatment ideas and options for me.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2020
This was first time we had contact with Dr Lusaka, seems like a good person
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020
DR. Liska was excellent. He spent the necessary time to answer all of my questions.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2020
Doctors went out of their way to communicate with each other regarding my care and surgery.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
Dr. Liska is terrific. He listens and cares about the best options for my treatment and health. I'm truly grateful that he is one of my Cleveland Clinic doctors.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
Dr Liska explained everything thoroughly.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
None better than Dr Liska and his staff
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
We had a very good experience with Dr. Liska. He was patient with our questions and answered them fully. Besides being very informative, he also was very warm and personable which are wonderful things to find in the bedside manner of a doctor, especially when dealing with such a serious diagnosis. I look forward to having him involved in my daughter's care.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
Dr Liska is the best!! love him!