James Y. Liau, MD, FACS

  • Clinical Director for Plastic Surgery
4.71 out of 5
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Specialties

Conditions

  • Cleft Lip & Palate - Pediatric
  • Adult Burns & Scars
  • Cleft lip and cleft palate
  • Facial clefting
  • Craniosynostosis
    • 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

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About

Dr. Liau and Frankie
Frankie visits with his surgeon, Dr. James Liau, at the UK Chandler Hospital.

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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    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

University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

Residency

University of Kentucky

Fellowship

University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.71 out of 5
14 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    All good

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    Dr.'s was very friendly and professional, always told me what they was doing for my care.

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    Dr. Liau is the best! We have already recommended him to others. We feel so lucky to have found him.

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    I already told my friend with roadrash about you.

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    Great experience and I left happy with no worries!

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      We did not have a great experience with Dr. Liau. My son was being evaluated for a cranial helmet and Dr. Liau kept saying if you want one then I can write a script for one. No parent wants something like that for their child but if it was medically needed then that is the route we were going to take. I felt like Dr. Liau did not provide much guidance and was essentially having me make the decision when I went to this appointment seeking his medical expertise in the field. I left feeling very unsatisfied and felt like we needed to get a second opinion, because of the lack in advice from him as an expert.

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      Good

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      The best bedside manner. Would recommend Dr. Liau to anyone.

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      Very satisfied

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      Dr. Liau saved my life. I cannot thank him enough. I'll miss him and his team!

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      He was great and caring. Very down to earth person and easy to talk to. He explained everything in detail and helped reassure us of our worries.

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      We absolutely love Dr. Liau. He's the absolute best and genuinely cares

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      Phenomenal physician!

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      Dr. Liau is a lifesaver. He is amazing at what he does, especially with explanations.