Overview
Dr. Liu is an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Sarcoma Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has a clinical focus on sarcomas and pediatric malignancies. He received his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Harvard College, his doctorate from the University of Oxford as a Fulbright and Clarendon Scholar, and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Liu completed his residency in radiation oncology at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program where he served as Chief Resident.His research focuses on novel treatment strategies for sarcomas, diffuse midline gliomas, high-grade gliomas, and neuroblastomas; improving outcomes after radiation for patients with sarcomas and pediatric patients with cancer; developing treatment paradigms for rare diseases; and closing gaps in healthcare disparities for underrepresented patient populations. His research has been published in The Lancet Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, JAMA Oncology, International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, and Cancer, and Radiotherapy & Oncology. He also serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Oncology. Dr. Liu teaches and mentors medical students and residents.
Dr. Liu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, and Tissue Biopsy.
Dr. Liu is board certified in Radiation Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 108 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Liu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Brigham And Women's Hospital
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Massachusetts General Hospital
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Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Raymond Mak is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Clinical Innovation, Thoracic Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader, and Director of Patient Safety/Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Mak received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School, trained at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Residency Program, and is board certified in Radiation Oncology.Dr. Mak has over 10 years of experience in radiation treatment of thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymomas, and in the clinical application of advanced radiation therapy techniques including stereotactic body radiation therapy. He has applied stereotactic body radiation therapy for novel indications including the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. He led the implementation of MR-guided radiation therapy and adaptive radiation therapy program at BWH/DFCI in 2019 and has expertise in these innovative new treatment approaches. His research interests focus on developing genomic and imaging biomarkers to predict radiation therapy response and toxicity for lung cancer patients, and applying artificial intelligence techniques to automate radiation therapy planning and improve patient care. He has expertise in developing new methods to reduce the risk of cardiac and pulmonary toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy. Dr. Mak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Mak is board certified in Radiation Oncology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kevin X. Liu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin X. Liu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin X. Liu by calling their office at 617-732-7560. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kevin X. Liu a top-rated expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin X. Liu is classified as an Advanced expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri, 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. Kevin X. Liu specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin X. Liu is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Gliomatosis Cerebri, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Medulloblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Kevin X. Liu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kevin X. Liu has published 108 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gliomatosis Cerebri. You can view a list of Dr. Kevin X. Liu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kevin X. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kevin X. Liu accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Commonwealth Care Alliance. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-7560 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GliomaDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Liu isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Experienced
- Bone TumorDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- ChordomaDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Liu isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.