Overview
Dr. Kenneth K. Liao is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery as well as heart transplantation. Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Liao joined Baylor College of Medicine from the University of Minnesota, where he served as the director of the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Program and surgical director of the Heart Transplant Program.Dr. Liao completed his general surgery residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and trained in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Minnesota. There he started the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Programs and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery with an expertise in robotic and minimally invasive mitral repair, robotic coronary artery bypass and mitral valve repair/replacement, Heart transplantation, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation and complex redo cardiac surgeries.Dr. Liao is the chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Circulatory Support atBaylor College of Medicine and chief of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Heart Institute Cardiothoracic Transplantation Fellowship and Baylor College of Medicine Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Fellowship. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Liao has given numerous presentations both nationally and internationally. He has participated in over 30 clinical trials as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator. His work in the field of valve surgery, heart transplantation and ventricular assist device has been extensively published.
Dr. Liao is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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6770 Bertner Ave, C355, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kenneth K. Liao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth K. Liao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kenneth K. Liao by calling their office at 713-798-1300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kenneth K. Liao a top-rated expert for Heart Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenneth K. Liao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Tumor, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kenneth K. Liao specialize in?
While Dr. Kenneth K. Liao is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Kenneth K. Liao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth K. Liao has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Kenneth K. Liao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kenneth K. Liao accept my insurance?
Dr. Kenneth K. Liao accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-1300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Liao isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Liao isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Liao isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Liao isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Liao isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
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- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung TransplantDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.