I am Dr. George Lian, an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Sacramento, California. I am a specialist in treating Foot and Ankle problems. This website is designed to be used by my patients. If you are one of my patients I hope that using this will improve your understanding of your problem, and help us to communicate better.
I have put the information on this site to be used together with the treatment I provide you in my office and with surgery. Feel free to look through the information I have put on this website. However, this information should not be used as a substitute for personalized medical attention. The use of this information, or any information obtained from the Internet, should not substitute for medical care provided by a physician.
I have put the information on this site to be used together with the treatment I provide you in my office and with surgery. Feel free to look through the information I have put on this website. However, this information should not be used as a substitute for personalized medical attention. The use of this information, or any information obtained from the Internet, should not substitute for medical care provided by a physician.
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I graduated from Tahoe-Truckee High School in Truckee, California in 1972. I then attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. I graduated with a degree in Molecular Biology and Chemistry. Following that I went to Medical School at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, receiving my M.D. degree in 1983.
My office is open for telephone calls Monday through Friday from 8:00 - 12:00 and from 1:00 - 4:30. Phone calls made to the office at any other times will be forwarded to my answering service. They will take your message, and if it requires immediate attention, will forward it to the on-call orthopaedic surgeon.
This must be done before you see me. It is very important for you to Bring any recent x-rays, CAT scans and MRI studies. If these are not in your possession, try to obtain copies on film or CD from the hospital or doctor's office where they are kept. Having those studies available will make the initial office visit more productive for me and valuable for you.
I will recommend a series of laboratory tests that you should have before surgery. Usually there is blood work and an EKG. In some instances I would request that you get medical clearance from your internist or cardiologist. I do this to make sure that there is minimal chance of a problem that could occur with your anesthetic.
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Kathy Farley Kathy F.
Mar 04, 2021
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You can not find a better doctor/surgeon!
Dr Lian is very compassionate and caring. I just recently went into him for a horrible infection of a toe and had to have it amputated. He came in the hospital every day to see me and after 3 surgeries he sent me home with absolutely everything I needed from a wheelchair to a walking boot. Excellent follow up care. I did not just go to him because I knew he was an excellent surgeon but because I worked for him and saw the caring and compassion he has for each and every patient. If you want the best, Dr. Lian is it!
Dr Lian is very compassionate and caring. I just recently went into him for a horrible infection of a toe and had to have it amputated. He came in the hospital every day to see me and after 3 surgeries he sent me home with absolutely everything I needed from a wheelchair to a walking boot. Excellent follow up care. I did not just go to him because I knew he was an excellent surgeon but because I worked for him and saw the caring and compassion he has for each and every patient. If you want the best, Dr. Lian is it!
Deidre Thompson
Jul 18, 2019
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Dr Lian is a great dr. He speaks to you so that you understand what's going on with you. His scheduler Michelle is awesome. She helped me so much. She got my MRI auth'd, my rx written etc...Sharon the receptionist is a dear. Some people only come on Google and Yelp to complain but you have to recognize those who are helpful as well. I'm waiting for my MRI appt but Sutter Imaging was dragging their heels. I recommend this dr highly, and you won't be disappointed...
