About Guozhen (Ken) Liu, MD
Dr. Liu is board-certified in family medicine
and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He has almost 30 years of clinical experience, most recently working as lead physician at Swedish Bellevue Primary Care Clinic from 2021-2024 before opening his personalized care practice. Dr. Liu is fluent in both English and Chinese. He has taught residents and medical students for over 20 years.
Education and Training
Medical School: Hubei Medical University: 1978 to 1983
Residencies:
- Infectious Diseases: First Teaching Hospital of Hubei Medical University: 1983 to 1986
- Family Medicine: Genesys Regional Medical Center: 1997 to 2000
Affiliations
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Member
Washington Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP): Member
Alliance of North American Chinese Physicians (ANACP): Member
Washington Association of Chinese American Physicians (WACAP): Vice President
Important Positions
- 2021-2024: Lead Physician (Swedish Bellevue Primary Care Clinic)
- 2016-Present: Associate Clinical Professor (Pacific Northwest University Health Science)
- 2015-2016: Clerkship Director for Medical Student (Department of Family Medicine, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University)
- 2006-2016: Associate Professor (Department of Family Medicine, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University)
- 2007-2016: Assistant Program Director (Family Medicine Residency Program, Genesys Regional Medical Center)
- 2004-2007: Medical Director (Family Health Center and Dort Medical Group, Family Medicine Residency Program, Genesys Regional Medical Center
Awards and Recognition
Seattle Met Top Doctor (2023)
Outstanding Preceptor Award, PNWU (2023)
Outstanding Family Medicine Faculty Award (2012-2013)
Young S. Suh Spirit of Innovation Award (2010)
Primary Care Educator of the Year (2008-2009)
Family Practice Faculty Award (2007-2008)
Family Practice Faculty Award (2004-2005)
Family Practice Faculty Award (2002-2003)
Outside of the Office
Out of the office you can find Dr. Liu spending time with his spouse and three children. He enjoys playing tennis, badminton and pickleball as well as hiking.
Recommended Resources
The Mindbody Prescription
– by John Sarno, MD
Kind Words About Dr. Liu
I wish every doctor could be trained by Dr. Liu in terms of patient care. Not only does he listen and read between the lines, he makes you feel cared for and actually heard. He never makes me feel rushed. He always make sure that I understand everything And I 100% believe that he knows exactly what he is doing and trust his assessments and recommendations.
First time a MD actually listened and made me feel heard
Dr. Liu truly saved my life. He is an incredibly knowledgeable and reliable doctor who quickly noticed my rare case of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome and got me to the ER just in time. Dr. Liu’s care and attention made all the difference. He’s a caring and kind doctor, and I would absolutely follow him wherever he practices in the future.
Dr. Liu has always been very thorough and extremely helpful. I hope that I will be his patient for many more years to come. Thank you doctor.