Gene Liu, MD
Gene Liu, MD
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon
Expertise and Clinical Care
Dr. Gene Liu spent his academic career at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he served as Director of Academic Otolaryngology. During that time, he was deeply embedded in the institution's clinical mission as a member of the Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic, Skeletal Dysplasia Team, Thyroid Cancer Center, and Sinus Center — before transitioning to private practice in 2026.
He provides comprehensive care for a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions, with expertise in children with complex medical and surgical needs. He is committed to thoughtful, personalized care and works closely with patients and families to develop treatment plans that reflect their needs, values, and goals.
Dr. Liu’s clinical and research interests include the feasibility and safety of performing selected pediatric procedures, such as ear tubes in the office, potentially avoiding the need for anesthesia and the operating room. He has been invited to speak internationally on this topic and strongly supports shared decision-making with parents when choosing the best option for their children.
He has also served on medical panels at
Little People of America
regional and national conferences, helping families better understand ENT issues and navigate care for complex needs.
Leadership, Research, and Education
Dr. Liu is nationally recognized as a leader in the specialty, currently serving as Chair of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has been elected by his peers to serve on the Board of the Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children and the Los Angeles Pediatric Society. He is also a member of multiple committees in the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He serves as an Editor for the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.
As an educator, Dr. Liu led the Cedars-Sinai residency training program from its inception and remains actively involved as a member of the teaching faculty. In addition to the residents, Dr. Liu has taught countless UCLA medical students, USC and Touro University Physician Assistant students, and other healthcare students from across the country. He also started one of the most popular ENT
YouTube channels, providing educational content for patients and parents.
Education and Training
Dr. Liu earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Virginia and his M.D., with distinction, from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado, with significant exposure to pediatric otolaryngology at The Children’s Hospital in Denver. He also earned a Master of Medical Management from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, where he later served as adjunct faculty and physician-in-residence.
Gene Liu, MD
Gene Liu, MD
Pediatric and Adult Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon
Expertise and Clinical Care
Dr. Gene Liu spent his academic career at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he served as Director of Academic Otolaryngology. During that time, he was deeply embedded in the institution's clinical mission as a member of the Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic, Skeletal Dysplasia Team, Thyroid Cancer Center, and Sinus Center — before transitioning to private practice in 2026.
He provides comprehensive care for a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions, with expertise in children with complex medical and surgical needs. He is committed to thoughtful, personalized care and works closely with patients and families to develop treatment plans that reflect their needs, values, and goals.
Dr. Liu’s clinical and research interests include the feasibility and safety of performing selected pediatric procedures, such as ear tubes in the office, potentially avoiding the need for anesthesia and the operating room. He has been invited to speak internationally on this topic and strongly supports shared decision-making with parents when choosing the best option for their children.
He has also served on medical panels at
Little People of America regional and national conferences, helping families better understand ENT issues and navigate care for complex needs.
Leadership, Research, and Education
Dr. Liu is nationally recognized as a leader in the specialty, currently serving as Chair of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has been elected by his peers to serve on the Board of the Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children and the Los Angeles Pediatric Society. He is also a member of multiple committees in the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He serves as an Editor for the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.
As an educator, Dr. Liu led the Cedars-Sinai residency training program from its inception and remains actively involved as a member of the teaching faculty. In addition to the residents, Dr. Liu has taught countless UCLA medical students, USC and Touro University Physician Assistant students, and other healthcare students from across the country. He also started one of the most popular ENT
YouTube channels, providing educational content for patients and parents.
Education and Training
Dr. Liu earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Virginia and his M.D., with distinction, from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado, with significant exposure to pediatric otolaryngology at The Children’s Hospital in Denver. He also earned a Master of Medical Management from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, where he later served as adjunct faculty and physician-in-residence.