Ko-Myong Lieu, MD

I have been going to see him for years. Very thorough, reliable and same day appointments available. Follows up with patients and good sense of humor. Highly recommend him, he has referred me to other reputable physicians for specific checkups that have been immensely helpful.

Dr Ko-​Myong Lieu is by far the best doctor I have ever been to. He is holistic in his approach and very attentive. He often makes same-​day appointments and gives you his full attention and doesn’t seem rushed when you’re with him. His diagnoses are accurate and he follows up with his patients. It’s obvious that his patients’ health and well-​being are his priority.

A good sense of humor, a man with the same Midwestern sensibilities I’m used to running a lean two-​person office I can trust. I think he was a resident at Northwestern for a number of years before coming to California many years ago.
He referred me to the current ortho specialists I’m seeing now to investigate an injury. I will definitely come back here for regular checkups.

I didn’t have a doctor here in San Francisco so when I got an infection I called a few places and left voicemails. Dr. Lieu called me back right away and saw me on his day off. He was so kind and so caring. He saw me 3 days in a row just because he wanted to check up on the infection and make sure it was getting better. I’ve never had a doctor like him.
…and he’s really funny too!

Dr. Lieu is awesome. A few bullet points before I get weepy.
— Often able to schedule same-​day appointments.
— Waived my co-​pay when I had a bad break and got 2 parking tickets outside his office.
— Dr. Lieu can be reached on weekends.
Dr. Lieu is very paternal and generous with his time. He is patient and accommodating with patients making rookie mistakes like forgetting to refill their prescription medication before traveling. He can sometimes come across as a disciplinarian but I think that’s a good quality in a doctor. Thanks Dr. Lieu.

Called regarding a sore throat, and he was able to get me in that same day. I was early, but he didn’t make me wait. He was extremely friendly and sincere, as was the lady working behind the desk. Seemed to know his stuff and made me feel very comfortable.

Only had one experience with Dr. Lieu because my doctor was out of town, but he really helped me out. My throat was swollen making my throat almost completly closed. He recommended to a specialist and told me to go the ER. I got an appointment that day. He really followed through and made me feel better about my situation. He even talked to me on the phone after hours to help me out and get the specialists number. Thanks Dr. Lieu! (4 stars because I only had 1 encounter with him).

Dr. Lieu was very nice and patient with my descriptions of my symptoms. He was not rushing at all like some doctors are and sat there with for about good 20 minutes going through everything. He also advised me to go to a local nearby Korean pharmacy who had medicine at a much cheaper price than your average Walgreens. Overall my experience there was great and if I get sick (touch wood, hope not) I would visit Dr. Lieu again because he fixed me up with just one visit. Thanks Dr. Lieu!

I’ve been looking for a damn doctor for God knows how long. I hate looking for them through stupid insurance’s stupid websites. I got sick with some stupid cough so now I had to REALLY find one. Anyway, my coworker recommended me to this guy in Japantown. I called them up and the receptionist was very… well…receptive. She spoke English well and was able to squeeze me in for an appointment that very day. Dr. Lieu was very nice. The only possible downside is that he seems a bit old fashioned and has kinda old equipment. Otherwise, he was very accommodating. I have a follow up appointment with him already. I hope I can stick with this one.

I recently obtained Bluecross coverage through my new job and, using the Bluecross website, went about looking for a new doctor. This is always a nerve wracking experience, as I both liked my old doctor very much (Dr Susan Young at Kaiser) and feared having to pick a new doctor I knew little about. It doesn’t help that most of the doctors available to me either had no online reviews or (even worse) very negative ones. So, basically I just chose the doctor closest to me; Dr. Ko-​Myong Lieu,
It was a good choice. Dr. Lieu is friendly, knowledgeable and runs a nice, clean, small practice. The waiting room is decorated with Beatles album covers and has a wide selection of nice reading material (manga, korean women’s magazines, a Da Vinci artbook). The receptionist is friendly and attentive. Even filling out the new patient forms was easy. Dr. Lieu asked me about where I went to school, my work and family medical history. He seemed interested in knowing about me. Before sending me off for a blood test (just down the street) he came out and personally made a follow up appointment with me and gave me his card.
Whew! What a relief. Looks like I’ve got a new, reliable doctor.