Sandy T. Liu
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Sandy Liu is a board-certified UCI Health medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of genitourinary malignancies, including prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers. She is dedicated to advancing the field of genitourinary oncology through innovative clinical research, multidisciplinary collaboration and the delivery of personalized, evidence-based cancer care.Liu's clinical expertise focuses on the management of advanced genitourinary cancers, with particular interests in immunotherapy, theranostics, biomarker-driven precision oncology and novel therapeutic approaches for patients with complex or treatment-resistant disease. She is actively involved in the development and conduct of clinical trials, with the goal of expanding access to promising therapies and accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.She earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, followed by a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.As a clinical investigator, Liu has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and is committed to advancing the science of genitourinary oncology through clinical and translational research. As a dedicated educator, she enjoys mentoring medical students, residents and fellows, emphasizing thoughtful clinical reasoning, evidence-based medicine and the integration of emerging scientific advances into patient care. She is passionate about fostering intellectual curiosity and preparing the next generation of oncologists to deliver exceptional, compassionate care.Liu believes that outstanding cancer care extends beyond treating disease—it requires understanding each patient's goals, values and individual journey. She partners closely with patients and their families to develop personalized treatment plans that incorporate the latest advances in cancer therapy while prioritizing quality of life. Her philosophy is to care for every patient with the same compassion, respect and dedication she would offer her own family.Outside of medicine, Liu enjoys traveling, staying active at the gym and spending quality time with her three children.

Dr. Liu is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology.

Graduate Institution

George Washington Univ School Of Medicine

Residency

Cedars Sinai Medical Center - Internal Medicine

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

Fellowships

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA - Hematology/Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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