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Yunxiang Liu, MD, Ophthalmology, La Jolla, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

YunxiangLiuMD

Ophthalmology • La Jolla, CA

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

UCSD Dvision of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Summary

  • Catherine Y. Liu, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes exclusively in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face, with special emphasis on the eyelid and periorbital region. She is one of a select number of surgeons worldwide to have completed an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship, with specialty training on the reconstruction of the eyelid, orbit, and lacrimal system.



    Dr. Liu is dedicated to treating patients with aging changes affecting the eyelid, tumors of the eyelid and orbit, tearing, and complex conditions that require reconstruction. Specific areas of expertise include ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, lacrimal disease and surgery, eyelid and orbital oncology, blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm, orbital fractures, craniofacial disorders involving the eyelid and orbit, pediatric oculoplastics, and surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2016 - 2018
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2013 - 2016
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2023
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Yunxiang Liu, Dr. Yunxiang Liu, MD, Dr. Y Liu