Dr. En-Chia “James” Liu is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience treating complex acute and chronic pain conditions. He is known for combining advanced interventional techniques with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Dr. Liu currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Hoboken University Medical Center and is the founder of Riverside Pain Management. His clinical focus includes minimally invasive spine procedures, image-guided injections, and multidisciplinary pain treatment strategies designed to restore function and improve quality of life.

Clinical & Leadership Experience

Owner & Attending Physician – Pain Management
Riverside Pain Management LLC
2015 – Present

Vice-Chair, Department of Anesthesiology
Hoboken University Medical Center
2012 – Present

Attending Physician – Anesthesiology & Pain Management
Hoboken University Medical Center
2009 – Present

Attending Physician – Pain Management
Specialty Medical Services LLC
2009 – 2015

Medical Training

Fellowship – Pain Management
New York University Medical Center
2008 – 2009

Residency – Anesthesiology
New York University Medical Center
2005 – 2008

Internship – Internal Medicine (Preliminary)
New York Hospital Queens
2004 – 2005

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Tufts University School of Medicine – 2004

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts & Sciences – 1998
Majors: Biology, Biological Basis of Behavior
Minors: Chemistry, Psychology

Research & Academic Contributions

Dr. Liu has contributed to clinical and translational research in pain management, anesthesiology, radiation oncology, and developmental biology. His research includes work on epidural steroid injection techniques, non-invasive ventilation outcomes, radiation dose verification, and neural crest cell migration.

His findings have been published in peer-reviewed medical journals including Chest, Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, and Development.

Board Certification & Licensure

American Board of Anesthesiology – Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine
Licensed in New Jersey and New York

Professional Affiliations

American Society of Anesthesiologists
American Medical Association