MD, PhD
Dr. Liao is a board-certified general surgeon with special expertise in minimally invasive procedures and over 20 years of medical experience. Dr. Liao obtained his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College as part of the combined six-year BS, MD, program between Penn State and Jefferson. During his time at Jefferson, Dr. Liao also completed a PhD in Pharmacology. Following his medical education, he had many prestigious academic and private practice appointments. Starting in 2014, he practiced with Maryland Vein Professionals and then joined the Center for Vein Restoration in 2020, following the partnership between the two companies.
9110 Philadelphia Road
Suite 306
Rosedale, MD 21237
1205 York Road
Suite 34
Lutherville, MD 21093
In 1994, Dr. Liao he started Residency in General Surgery at University of Maryland. He continued at University of Maryland with a Fellowship in Surgical Endoscopy and Advanced Laparoscopy. In 2001 he returned as faculty at the University of Maryland teaching residents General Surgery, Flexible Endoscopy and Advanced Laparoscopy.
Dr. Liao left UMMS to teach at one of the oldest residency programs in Baltimore, Union Memorial Hospital, where he was Director of the Minimally Invasive Bariatric program, an Instructor in General Surgery and a preceptor to rotating medical students. He practiced General and Bariatric Surgery at GBMC until 2014. For the last four years, he has focused exclusively minimally invasive treatment of varicose and spider veins and their underlying cause, venous insufficiency.