Daniel Liu, M.D.
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Cancer
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Microsurgical Tissue Transfer
- Lymphatic Reconstruction
- Referring Physicians Phone(847) 746-9990
- Referring Physicians Fax(847) 342-4089
- Referring Physicians Email[email protected]
Daniel Liu, M.D., joined City of Hope® Cancer Center located in Lake County, Illinois, in August 2014. He specializes in all forms of breast reconstruction, including microsurgical tissue transfer. He also offers surgical treatment options for upper- and lower-extremity lymphedema, including vascularized lymph node transfer surgery and lymphaticovenular bypass surgery.
Dr. Liu earned a medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 2006 with induction to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He then completed an internship and residency in plastic surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle.
Dr. Liu is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. A dedicated researcher, Dr. Liu has published several studies on various aspects of plastic surgery and serves as a peer reviewer in eminent medical journals. He has presented his work at numerous national and international professional conferences, and has contributed chapters to textbooks on plastic surgery.
As an educator, Dr. Liu has passionately spearheaded the use of social media to promote public education about breast reconstruction and plastic surgery.
Location
Chicago Cancer Center
Zion, IL 60099
Education & Experience
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery — American Board of Plastic Surgery
Degrees
- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency
- Plastic Surgery — University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Awards & Memberships
Awards
- 2013, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Physician Recognition Award
Memberships
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society for Plastic Surgeons
- World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- Alpha Omega Alpha
Publications
- Liu DZ. Discussion: Reverse Lymphatic Mapping and Immediate Microsurgical Lymphatic Reconstruction Reduces Early Risk of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema. Plast Reconstr Surg. 149(5): 1070-71, 2022.
- Urquia LN, Hart AM, Liu DZ, Losken A. Surgical Outcomes in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 8(4): e2744, 2020.
- Sousa JD, Sood RF, Liu DZ, Calhoun KE, Louie O, Neligan PC, Said HK, Mathes DW. Comparison of outcomes in immediate breast implant-based reconstruction versus mastectomy alone. Plast Surg. 26(1): 18-25, 2018.
- Liu DZ. Commentary on: Positive Margin Re-Excision Following Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction: Morbidity, Cosmetic Outcome, and Oncologic Significance. Aesthet Surg J. 37(8): 915-16, 2017.
- Liu DZ. Commentary on: A Primer on Social Media for Plastic Surgeons: What Do I Need to Know About Social Media and How Can It Help My Practice? Aesthet Surg J. 37(5): 620-21, 2017.
- Branford OA, Kamali P, Rohrich RJ, Song DH, Mallucci P, Liu DZ, Lang D, Sun K, Stubican M, Lin SJ. #PlasticSurgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 138(6): 1354-65, 2016.
- Liu DZ, Mathes DW, Neligan PC, Said HK, Louie O. Comparison of outcomes using AlloDerm versus FlexHD for implant-based breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 72(5): 503-7, 2014.
- Liu DZ, Dubbins JA, Louie O, Said HK, Neligan PC, Mathes DW. Duration of Antibiotics After Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Does Not Change Surgical Infection Rate. Plast Reconstr Surg. 129(2): 362-7, 2012.
- Sullivan SR, Liu DZ, Mathes DW, Isik FF. Head and Neck Malignant Melanoma: Local Recurrence Rate Following Wide Local Excision and Immediate Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 68(1): 33-6, 2012.
- Liu DZ, Latham K, Gruss JS. Nasal Lining Mobilization for Primary and Secondary Palatoplasty. J Craniofacial Surgery. 22(6): 2241-3, 2011.