James Y. Liau, MD, FACS
James Y. Liau, MD, FACS
- Clinical Director for Plastic Surgery
Specialties
Conditions
- Cleft Lip & Palate - Pediatric
- Adult Burns & Scars
- Cleft lip and cleft palate
- Facial clefting
- Craniosynostosis
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- Skull deformities
- Eyelid and periorbital anomalies
- Congenital hand anomalies (duplicated or missing fingers)
- Webbing of fingers or toes
- Hemangiomas
- Vascular malformations
- Facial development issues
- Breast anomalies and gynecomastia
- Ear deformities
- Nasal deformities
- Facial paralysis
Procedures Performed
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
- Head and neck reconstruction
- Extremity salvage
Locations
About
Dr. James Liau practices the complete spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He also specializes in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery and craniofacial surgery, focusing on comprehensive treatment of children with cleft lips and palates, congenital craniofacial deformities, as well as other more unique congenital problems requiring pediatric plastic surgery.
After graduating from medical school at UK, Liau went onto his internship at UC-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. He returned to UK to complete a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency and then pursued his fellowship in pediatric reconstructive surgery and craniofacial surgery at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Personal Statement
What really attracted me to plastic surgery was being on the recovery side, whether it's after cancer surgery or a trauma. It's about trying to restore what patients had before. When I take care of a patient, my philosophy is more about the patient - it's about their goals and what they want. We identify what it is that bothers them and what are they looking for to help them continue on with their lives. That is what I really enjoy about plastic surgery - being on that other side and getting people back to normal.
Faculty Rank
- Associate Professor Plastic and Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery
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James Liau, MD - UK HealthCare
UK HealthCare Pediatric Team Brings Guatemalan Child Closer to a Normal Life
GSF 9 2016 video journal-Liau
GSF Trip September 2017
James Liau, MD - UK HealthCare
UK HealthCare Pediatric Team Brings Guatemalan Child Closer to a Normal Life
GSF 9 2016 video journal-Liau
GSF Trip September 2017
Training & Education
Degree
Residency
Fellowship
Certifications and Special Training
Insurance Information
Insurance policies can vary widely. Please check with your doctor/clinic for specific insurance information before your visit or procedure to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs.
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