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Chienying Liu, MD

Endocrine Oncology • Metabolic and Hormonal Imbalances
Endocrinology Mount Zion
415-885-3868
Portrait of Chienying Liu
Portrait of Chienying Liu
ucsf logo

Chienying Liu, MD

Endocrine Oncology • Metabolic and Hormonal Imbalances
Endocrinology Mount Zion
415-885-3868

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About me

Dr. Chienying Liu is an endocrinologist who cares for patients with thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules and other thyroid disorders. She also cares for patients with endocrine neoplasia (tumors of hormone producing glands, such as adrenal tumors, pheochromocytomas, paragangliomas, parathyroid tumors, and pituitary tumors).

Liu has research interests in thyroid cancer and adrenal disorders.

Liu earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Rochester. She completed her fellowship in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism at UCSF.

Liu is a member of the Endocrine Society and American Thyroid Association. She enjoys teaching medical students, residents and fellows. She received the John Karam MD Clinician Educator Award in 2014.

In her free time, Liu enjoys active travel and believes that traveling and seeing the world make us better human beings.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Endocrinology Diabetes & Metab, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, University of California Medical Center San Diego

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine GME

Degree

  • MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

My expertise

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    369 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 27, 2026

      Dr Liu always takes plenty of time to explain things and answer questions. She is an outstanding doctor.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 26, 2026

      Dr. Liu is amazing and I feel so very fortunate to be under her care and receiving the excellence that is UCSF

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 13, 2026

      Dr Lui is such an extraordinary physician and I am so fortunate to have her as my doctor. In addition, to her medical expertise, she has such a wonderful calming demeanor that takes care of all the anxiety that surrounds a cancer diagnoses. I can't thank her enough for all her concern and kindness. It is truly appreciated.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 7, 2026

      Dr. Liu is the absolute best, UCMed should be so greatful to have this wonderful talented woman on their team.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 27, 2026

      Excellent care, concern and expertise..

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 14, 2026

      This endo clinic is so well run. Responsive and the doc is great and so is staff. I've been coming there almost 20 years!

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