Sara Liu, MD

Sara W. Liu, MD is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, and a board-certified Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon. Dr. Liu specializes exclusively in plastic surgery of the face, head, and neck, and performs cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive procedures. She has had advanced training in head and neck microvascular reconstruction to address difficult and complex defects of the face, head, and neck using free tissue transfer. Her clinical expertise also includes rhinoplasty, facial feminization surgery, skin cancer reconstruction, facial rejuvenation surgery, and treatment of facial nerve disorders.

Dr. Liu focuses exclusively on facial plastic surgery, and her years of experience and extensive training allows her to offer a tailored, patient-specific approach to each patient's individual concerns.

Dr. Liu graduated with honors from Boston University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Following residency, Dr. Liu was selected for advanced fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Minnesota, sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2023

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Minnesota Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Minneapolis, MN USA
2023

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
2022

Medical Education - Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA USA
2017

Graduate School - Boston University School of Medicine
Medical Sciences
Boston, MA USA
2012

Undergraduate - McGill University
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2010

Certifications

Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Overall		Star Ratings 4.9 out of 5
Explains	4.9
Listens	5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor	4.9

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