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Kenneth Liao, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Houston, TX, Baylor McNair Campus

KennethKLiaoMD, PhD

Thoracic Surgery Houston, TX

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Lester & Sue Smith Chair in Surgery; Professor & Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Circulatory Support; Director of Robotic Heart Surgery Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Kenneth Liao is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in robotic minimally invasive valve repair and robotic coronary artery bypass surgery and heart transplant /mechanical circulatory support. He leads one of the largest robotic heart surgery practice and heart transplant/ventricular assist device practice in the nation. He has a long track record of cardiac surgery excellence in treating his patients especially when it comes to minimally invasive approach and treating very complex heart conditions. His work in robotic heart surgery, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices have set the practice standards in these fields for his peers to follow.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1999 - 2002
  • One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
    One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 1999
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore (New Rochelle)
    Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore (New Rochelle)Internship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
  • Beijing
    BeijingPhD, Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • Wuhan uni
    Wuhan uniClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Robotic Coronary Artery Bypass GraftingSeptember 2010

Press Mentions

  • Organ Transplant Surgeries Have Given Doctors New Challenges Amid Pandemic
    Organ Transplant Surgeries Have Given Doctors New Challenges Amid PandemicMay 3rd, 2021
  • Dr. Liao Completes 500th Robotic Heart Surgery at BSLMC
    Dr. Liao Completes 500th Robotic Heart Surgery at BSLMCAugust 4th, 2023

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

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