
Overview
Dr. Wilson Liao specializes in caring for patients with psoriasis and other skin disorders that may respond to phototherapy (exposure to ultraviolet light). Liao is interested in bringing cutting-edge research technologies into patient care in the clinic, a field called translational medicine. He is involved in a number of research studies on new therapies for psoriasis and skin cancer, and welcomes patient inquiries on study participation. Liao earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed both his residency and fellowship in dermatology at UCSF.
Dr. Liao is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Guttate Psoriasis, and Tissue Biopsy.
Dr. Liao is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, Dermatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 257 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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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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Stanford University Medical Center
Dr. David Fiorentino, MD is a Dermatologist in Redwood City, CA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1998. He is affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Dr. Fiorentino is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Calcinosis. Dr. Fiorentino is board certified in Board Certification: American Board Of Dermatology, Dermatology (2002).
Haley Naik is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Naik is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Bullous Pemphigoid, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Psoriasis. Dr. Naik is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, Dermatology.
Joyce Teng is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Teng is highly rated in 138 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lamellar Ichthyosis, Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Dowling-Meara Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, and Liver Embolization.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wilson Liao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wilson Liao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wilson Liao by calling their office at 415-353-7878. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wilson Liao a top-rated expert for Psoriasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wilson Liao is classified as an Elite expert for Psoriasis, 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. Wilson Liao specialize in?
While Dr. Wilson Liao is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Atopic Dermatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Wilson Liao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wilson Liao has published 257 articles and abstracts on conditions like Psoriasis. You can view a list of Dr. Wilson Liao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wilson Liao accept my insurance?
Dr. Wilson Liao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7878 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Liao isElite. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Liao isElite. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
- PsoriasisDr. Liao isElite. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Distinguished
- Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)Dr. Liao isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).
- Guttate PsoriasisDr. Liao isDistinguished. Learn about Guttate Psoriasis.
- Pustular PsoriasisDr. Liao isDistinguished. Learn about Pustular Psoriasis.
- Advanced
- Anonychia CongenitaDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Anonychia Congenita.
- Granuloma AnnulareDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Granuloma Annulare.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Lichen Simplex ChronicusDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Lichen Simplex Chronicus.
- Mycosis FungoidesDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Mycosis Fungoides.
- ParapsoriasisDr. Liao isAdvanced. Learn about Parapsoriasis.
- Experienced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- BullaeDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)Dr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).
- Contact DermatitisDr. Liao isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.

