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 12/6/2021, 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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137 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
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 | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
23 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 26, 2022
I would recommend Dr. Lisha and his team.
Reviewed on May 23, 2022
I will always highly recommend this hospital and *Dr. Liska!
Reviewed on May 9, 2022
Dr Liska and resident very attentive to issues I was having
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022
Dr Liska and his staff are the best.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2022
Dr was great. Listened attentively and answered all my questions
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022
Dr. Liska was very professional and knowledgeable in his field. I knew he was busy but he still took a lot of time with me. Lauren FORNERIS, WOC nurse was excellent. She calmly explained everything to me and put my mind at ease. She certainly seem to be an expert in her field!
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022
I've been with the clinic for over 50 years I would never want to go anywhere else doctors and care are top notch. They have made many good improvements over the years.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2022
Dr. Liske is a caring doctor that explains things in layman's terms and is willing to answer questions. He is very knowledgeable and he is honest and clear about treatment options. He puts me at ease in a difficult situation. I can see why he is so highly rated.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2022
Dr. Liske's RN has been very helpful with communication through the My Chart portal and very prompt.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2022
The services I received were for follow-up. Overall, I find Dr. Liska to be thorough, kind and gentle. I would absolutely recommend him to someone that finds themselves in need of the services that he provides.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2021
My first time with Dr. Liska was a good experience. He explained what he was doing very clearly and was responsive to my questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2021
I would recommend Dr. Liska. He really is such a talented & caring doctor. I requested him.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2021
Dr. Liska always provides outstanding care
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2021
Dr. Liska was outstanding throughout this whole process!
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2021
Dr. Liska and his team were absolutely amazing!
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2021
Calm caring Nurse and Doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2021
Dr.Lisa is very thorough. He listen attentively and always looks for the best outcome. He is a wonderful physician.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2021
Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2021
My Doctor was Great had him 5 years ago for same procedure He was great then that's why I choose him again !!
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2021
Dr. Liska is the best. He is patient, caring and knowledgeable. I also really appreciated the detailed letter he sent me afterwards explaining the results of the pathology test.
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