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Stanley Yung Liu, MD, DDS
Sleep surgeon, Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (Sleep Surgery) at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Dr. Liu joined the Stanford University School of Medicine faculty as an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology in 2014. He currently serves as co-director of the Stanford Sleep Surgery Fellowship Program. He practices the full scope of sleep apnea surgery.
Dr. Liu boarded at The Lawrenceville School before attending Stanford as an undergrad. He received his medical and dental degrees from the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF). He was also a former Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Research Scholar (Cloister Program). After maxillofacial surgery residency at UCSF, Dr. Liu completed his sleep surgery fellowship at Stanford.
In addition to the full scope of sleep apnea surgery (nasal, palatal, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, genioglossus advancement, distraction osteogenesis maxillary expansion, maxillomandibular advancement), Dr. Liu has expertise in orthognathic surgery (particularly surgery-first orthognathic surgery), and repair of complex primary and secondary facial trauma.In that capacity, he also serves as a preceptor for the Stanford Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship.
Dr. Liu lectures extensively in the U.S. and internationally on sleep apnea surgery. His active areas of research include dynamic airway examination in OSA, virtual surgical planning for precision facial skeletal surgery, and neuromodulation of the head and neck. He has published over 40 scientific articles and medical texts on OSA, with original scientific work on MMA, maxillary expansion, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation.
Dr. Liu boarded at The Lawrenceville School before attending Stanford as an undergrad. He received his medical and dental degrees from the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF). He was also a former Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Research Scholar (Cloister Program). After maxillofacial surgery residency at UCSF, Dr. Liu completed his sleep surgery fellowship at Stanford.
In addition to the full scope of sleep apnea surgery (nasal, palatal, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, genioglossus advancement, distraction osteogenesis maxillary expansion, maxillomandibular advancement), Dr. Liu has expertise in orthognathic surgery (particularly surgery-first orthognathic surgery), and repair of complex primary and secondary facial trauma.In that capacity, he also serves as a preceptor for the Stanford Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship.
Dr. Liu lectures extensively in the U.S. and internationally on sleep apnea surgery. His active areas of research include dynamic airway examination in OSA, virtual surgical planning for precision facial skeletal surgery, and neuromodulation of the head and neck. He has published over 40 scientific articles and medical texts on OSA, with original scientific work on MMA, maxillary expansion, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation.
- 450 Broadway Street
- Pavilion B, 2nd Floor, B21
- Redwood City , CA 94063
- Phone: 650-723-5281
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Fellowship, Stanford University, Sleep Surgery (2014)
- Residency, University of California - San Francisco (UCSF), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2013)
- MD, University of California - San Francisco (UCSF), Medicine (2011)
- DDS, University of California - San Francisco (UCSF), Dentistry (2007)
- BS, Stanford University, Biology (2000)
Honors & Awards
- Scholar, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2005-06)
Administrative Appointments
- Co-Director, Sleep Surgery Fellowship (2015 - Present)
- Preceptor, Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship (2016 - Present)
Publications
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Reliability of the Muller maneuver and its association with sleep-disordered breathing
Terris, D. J., Hanasono, M. M., & Liu, Y. C. (2000). Reliability of the Muller maneuver and its association with sleep-disordered breathing. LARYNGOSCOPE, 110(11), 1819–1823. -
Increased basal ganglia volumes in velo-cardio-facial syndrome (deletion 22q11.2)
Eliez, S., Barnea-Goraly, N., Schmitt, J. E., Liu, Y., & Reiss, A. L. (2002). Increased basal ganglia volumes in velo-cardio-facial syndrome (deletion 22q11.2). BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 52(1), 68–70. -
Inferior Turbinate classification system, grades 1 to 4: Development and validation study.
Camacho, M., Zaghi, S., Certal, V., Abdullatif, J., Means, C., Acevedo, J., … Capasso, R. (2015). Inferior Turbinate classification system, grades 1 to 4: Development and validation study. Laryngoscope, 125(2), 296–302. -
Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Tension After Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is a Marker for Surgical Success: Observations From Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy.
Liu, S. Y. C., Huon, L.-K., Powell, N. B., Riley, R., Cho, H. G., Torre, C., & Capasso, R. (2015). Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Tension After Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is a Marker for Surgical Success: Observations From Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , 73(8), 1575–1582.
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Lateral pharyngeal wall collapse associated with hypoxemia in obstructive sleep apnea.
Lan, M.-C., Liu, S. Y. C., Lan, M.-Y., Modi, R., & Capasso, R. (2015). Lateral pharyngeal wall collapse associated with hypoxemia in obstructive sleep apnea. Laryngoscope, 125(10), 2408–2412.
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Large maxillomandibular advancements for obstructive sleep apnea: An operative technique evolved over 30 years.
Camacho, M., Liu, S. Y., Certal, V., Capasso, R., Powell, N. B., & Riley, R. W. (2015). Large maxillomandibular advancements for obstructive sleep apnea: An operative technique evolved over 30 years. Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery , 43(7), 1113–1118.
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IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR POSTOPERATIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS AFTER MAJOR ORAL CANCER SURGERY
Dillon, J. K., Liu, S. Y., Patel, C. M., & Schmidt, B. L. (2011). IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR POSTOPERATIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS AFTER MAJOR ORAL CANCER SURGERY. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 33(1), 112–116.
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Peripheral endothelin A receptor antagonism attenuates carcinoma-induced pain
Schmidt, B. L., Pickering, V., Liu, S., Quang, P., Dolan, J., Connelly, S. T., & Jordan, R. C. K. (2007). Peripheral endothelin A receptor antagonism attenuates carcinoma-induced pain. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN, 11(4), 406–414.
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Anterior Mandibular Fractures
Bast, B., & Liu, S. Y.-C. (2015). Anterior Mandibular Fractures. Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (pp. 680–687). Elsevier Saunders.
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Surgical Care of the Hemifacial Microsomia Patient
Liu, S. Y.-C., Good, P., & Lee, J. S. (2012). Surgical Care of the Hemifacial Microsomia Patient. Current Therapy in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (pp. 828–834). Elsevier.
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Advancements in office-based anesthesia in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Robert, R. C., Liu, S., Patel, C., & Gonzalez, M. L. (2013). Advancements in office-based anesthesia in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, 21(2), 139–165.
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Epiglottis collapse in adult obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review.
Torre, C., Camacho, M., Liu, S. Y. C., Huon, L.-K., & Capasso, R. (2016). Epiglottis collapse in adult obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review. Laryngoscope, 126(2), 515–523.
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Static craniofacial measurements and dynamic airway collapse patterns associated with severe obstructive sleep apnoea: a sleep MRI study
Liu, S. Y.-C., Huon, L.-K., Lo, M.-T., Chang, Y.-C., Capasso, R., Chen, Y.-J., … Wang, P.-C. (2016). Static craniofacial measurements and dynamic airway collapse patterns associated with severe obstructive sleep apnoea: a sleep MRI study. CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 41(6), 700–706.
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Efficacy of Maxillomandibular Advancement Examined with Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Computational Fluid Dynamics Airflow Modeling.
Liu, S. Y. C., Huon, L.-K., Iwasaki, T., Yoon, A., Riley, R., Powell, N., … Capasso, R. (2016). Efficacy of Maxillomandibular Advancement Examined with Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Computational Fluid Dynamics Airflow Modeling. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 154(1), 189–195.
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Supraglottoplasty for laryngomalacia with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Camacho, M., Dunn, B., Torre, C., Sasaki, J., Gonzales, R., Liu, S. Y.-C., … Cable, B. B. (2016). Supraglottoplasty for laryngomalacia with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. LARYNGOSCOPE, 126(5), 1246–1255.
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Inferior alveolar nerve hemangioma.
Vaezeafshar, R., Liu, S. Y., & Sidell, D. (2016). Inferior alveolar nerve hemangioma. Laryngoscope, 126(9), 2168–2170.
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Hyoid surgery alone for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hyoid surgery alone for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (2016). The Laryngoscope.
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Transpalatal advancement pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Volner, K., Dunn, B., Chang, E. T., Song, S. A., Liu, S. Y. C., Brietzke, S. E., … Camacho, M. (2017). Transpalatal advancement pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology , 274(3), 1197–1203.
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Dynamic upper airway collapse observed from sleep MRI: BMI-matched severe and mild OSA patients
Huon, L.-K., Liu, S. Y.-C., Shih, T. T.-F., Chen, Y.-J., Lo, M.-T., & Wang, P.-C. (2016). Dynamic upper airway collapse observed from sleep MRI: BMI-matched severe and mild OSA patients. EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY, 273(11), 4021–4026.
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The association between ophthalmologic diseases and obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Huon, L.-K., Liu, S. Y.-C., Camacho, M., & Guilleminault, C. (2016). The association between ophthalmologic diseases and obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. SLEEP AND BREATHING, 20(4), 1145–1154.
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Genial tubercle advancement and genioplasty for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Song, S. A., Chang, E. T., Certal, V., Del Do, M., Zaghi, S., Liu, S. Y., … Camacho, M. (2016). Genial tubercle advancement and genioplasty for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Laryngoscope.
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An Accurate Method of Designing and Performing Individual-Specific Genioglossus Advancement
Liu, S. Y.-C., Huon, L.-K., Zaghi, S., Riley, R., & Torre, C. (2017). An Accurate Method of Designing and Performing Individual-Specific Genioglossus Advancement. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 156(1), 194–197.
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A safe and accurate method to perform esthetic mandibular contouring surgery for Far Eastern Asians.
Hsieh, A. M.-C., Huon, L.-K. K., Jiang, H.-R. R., & Liu, S. Y.-C. (2016). A safe and accurate method to perform esthetic mandibular contouring surgery for Far Eastern Asians. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Subtypes of Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery for Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Lee, W.-J., Hwang, D.-H., Liu, S. Y.-C., & Kim, S.-J. (2016). Subtypes of Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery for Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea. JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, 27(8), 1965–1970.
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Tongue retaining devices for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Chang, E. T., Fernandez-Salvador, C., Giambo, J., Nesbitt, B., Liu, S. Y. C., Capasso, R., … Camacho, M. (2017). Tongue retaining devices for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Otolaryngology.
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Impact of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy.
Torre, C., Liu, S. Y. C., Kushida, C. A., Nekhendzy, V., Huon, L.-K., & Capasso, R. (2017). Impact of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy. Clinical Otolaryngology .
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Sleep Surgery in the Elderly.
Gouveia, C. J., Cramer, J. D., Liu, S. Y. C., & Capasso, R. (2017). Sleep Surgery in the Elderly. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599817691475-?
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Toward a functional definition of ankyloglossia: validating current grading scales for lingual frenulum length and tongue mobility in 1052 subjects.
Yoon, A., Zaghi, S., Weitzman, R., Ha, S., Law, C. S., Guilleminault, C., & Liu, S. Y. C. (2017). Toward a functional definition of ankyloglossia: validating current grading scales for lingual frenulum length and tongue mobility in 1052 subjects. Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung.
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Continuing the Original Stanford Sleep Surgery Protocol From Upper Airway Reconstruction to Upper Airway Stimulation: Our First Successful Case.
Liu, S. Y., & Riley, R. W. (2017). Continuing the Original Stanford Sleep Surgery Protocol From Upper Airway Reconstruction to Upper Airway Stimulation: Our First Successful Case. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery .
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The state of academic sleep surgery: A survey of United States residency and fellowship programs.
Gouveia, C. J., Kern, R. C., Liu, S. Y. C., & Capasso, R. (2017). The state of academic sleep surgery: A survey of United States residency and fellowship programs. Laryngoscope.
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Corrective Nasal Surgery after Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Experience from 379 Cases.
Liu, S. Y. C., Lee, P.-J., Awad, M., Riley, R. W., & Zaghi, S. (2017). Corrective Nasal Surgery after Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Experience from 379 Cases. Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 194599817695807-?
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Dr. Liu was very friendly and knowledgeable. Spent lots of time helping us understand the problem and possible solutions.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Liu & his staff were excellent throughout my procedure including the actual surgery & any office visits. I highly recommend Dr. Liu.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Dr. Stanley Liu & staff are just 100% SATISFIED.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
I've seen many ENTs and other surgeons for my apnea problems. I would highly recommend Dr. Liu!
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
The doctor is very caring and very thorough with the explanations. I am highly impressed, and have great confidence in him.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Despite waiting a few months for appt. Dr. Liu is definitely worth it!
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Very nice, gentle, concerned & professional.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Sometimes the language/terms were a little technical... I was there for almost 2 hours, & most of that was with Dr. Liu & his team. I felt those were 2 hrs. well-spent.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
My orthodontist recommended Dr. Liu. I was nervous beforehand b/c he's so young (younger than me!). He put me at ease and I was extremely impressed with his knowledge, research, compassion, communication skills and concern. Thx.!
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Phenomenal surgeon. Spent as much time as was needed to do minor operation. Felt that has was a highly competent physician.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
He explained the details.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Overall very good care.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Everyone was overwhelmingly helpful and friendly. I've been in a lot for hospitals and thus was one of the best experiences
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Dr. Liu had a team with him. All of them were very helpful.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Everyone went above and beyond to take the time to explain to me what the surgery procedure and recovery would look like.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Very encouraging!!
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
dr Liu has performed the most outstanding repair work on my catastrophically broken jaw. I am forever grateful for his skill, professionalism and compassion.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Liu is awesome! Very knowledgeable and forward thinking, which I appreciate greatly.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Have the best hospital & dr. in the nation for my condition. Very comfortable here.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Everyone was incredibly helpful and courteous.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
did I say great doctor? !!!
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Liu speaks Chinese fluently, and he is very patient to explain his diagnose in detail. He really helped me to understand my condition.
SHC Patient, May 2015
I am 100% agree staff - are 100% great.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Very happy & satisfied 100%+.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Will definitely recommend.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Dr. Liu & his staff are always clear on treatment.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. Liu, Stanley Y. very good 100% +.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. Liu is an amazing dr.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Dr. Liu was very friendly and knowledgeable. Spent lots of time helping us understand the problem and possible solutions.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Liu & his staff were excellent throughout my procedure including the actual surgery & any office visits. I highly recommend Dr. Liu.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Dr. Stanley Liu & staff are just 100% SATISFIED.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
I've seen many ENTs and other surgeons for my apnea problems. I would highly recommend Dr. Liu!
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
The doctor is very caring and very thorough with the explanations. I am highly impressed, and have great confidence in him.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Despite waiting a few months for appt. Dr. Liu is definitely worth it!
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Very nice, gentle, concerned & professional.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Sometimes the language/terms were a little technical... I was there for almost 2 hours, & most of that was with Dr. Liu & his team. I felt those were 2 hrs. well-spent.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
My orthodontist recommended Dr. Liu. I was nervous beforehand b/c he's so young (younger than me!). He put me at ease and I was extremely impressed with his knowledge, research, compassion, communication skills and concern. Thx.!
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Phenomenal surgeon. Spent as much time as was needed to do minor operation. Felt that has was a highly competent physician.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
He explained the details.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Overall very good care.
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