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Chienying Liu
4.9 out of 5 (375)
Chienying Liu

Chienying Liu, MD

Metabolic and Hormonal Imbalances | Endocrine Oncology

Endocrine Surgery and Oncology Clinic
1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94115
+2 more locations
(415) 353-2350
4.9 out of 5 (375)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (375)
Virtual visits available
Endocrine Surgery and Oncology Clinic
1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94115
+2 more locations
(415) 353-2350

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, 2001

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Endocrinology, Diabet & Metabo, 2002

    UCSD, Endocrinology, Diabet & Metabo, 1999

  • Residencies

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Internal Medicine, 1998

  • Internship

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Internal Medicine, 1996

  • Degree

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1995

  • Languages

    English

I believe in partnership with my patients and my medical team.

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Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    375 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 24, 2025
    Empathy, compassion, and deep experience with condition from the provider. Very knowledgeable yet approachable. Checked for my understanding and agreement.
    Jun 18, 2025
    We spent a lot of explanation time. It was great
    Jun 01, 2025
    Dr. Liu is incredibly knowledgeable and kind, easy to talk to and clearly cares about my well being.
    May 19, 2025
    Excellent doctor!
    Apr 22, 2025
    Dr. Liu was very personable, & took the time to explain & answer all my questions.
    Apr 16, 2025
    Dr Liu is great. Very happy that I got connected with her.
    Apr 15, 2025
    Very good
    Apr 14, 2025
    Dr. Liu continues to provide excellent care for me. She is always thorough, kind, empathetic and great at easing my concerns. Her knowledge and expertise never ceases to amaze me.
    Apr 08, 2025
    Dr Liu is the best of the best!!!
    Apr 05, 2025
    Dr. Liu is a wonderful and caring specialist. UCSF is lucky to have her unique expertise. I always feel heard and respected with her. She arrived on time, was very knowledgeable, and showed lots of compassion which is also so important. She's got a great talent and skill.
    Apr 04, 2025
    Dr Liu in very professional, kind and understands my needs as her patient.
    Mar 22, 2025
    Provider and her team are excellent
    Feb 08, 2025
    She was wonderful!
    Jan 31, 2025
    Dr. Liu is an excellent physician - knowledge-base and patient rapport are exemplary.
    Jan 30, 2025
    Excellent interaction with Dr Liu, and care provided by her!
    Dec 27, 2024
    Dr. Liu is such an obvious expert in all medical issues I contend with. She is honest, positive, kind and imformative.
    Dec 20, 2024
    Dr. Liu is incredibly patient & thoughtful. Very keen clinical sense. Pragmatic. Love her and have referred her o lots of people!
    Dec 13, 2024
    Enjoyed my experience and felt doctor was personable and knowledgeable with a flair of genuine concern regarding my health.
    Dec 11, 2024
    Excellent care in every respect!
    Dec 07, 2024
    As always my appointments at UCSF Health have been excellent in all ways.
    Nov 21, 2024
    Recommending Dr. Liu to a relative
    Nov 19, 2024
    I am so thankful I got connected with Dr. Liu. She was awesome and I feel very good in her capable hands and am just waiting to hear back from her to move forward with next steps.
    Nov 11, 2024
    Dr. Liu is the BEST!
    Nov 08, 2024
    Dr. Liu is always excellent in paying attention to my situation and inviting my questions.
    Oct 15, 2024
    Dr Liu is Very thoughtful & caring
    Oct 12, 2024
    Dr. Lieu is wonderful.
    Oct 12, 2024
    I cannot praise Dr. Liu enough. She is thorough and tenacious is pursuing anything about my health that concerns her, and she makes me an informed partner in finding solutions. I am so lucky to have her on my care team!
    Oct 06, 2024
    Dr. Liu is the best!!! Explains things thoroughly!!
    Sep 10, 2024
    Dr.Liu and her team, including the front desk are warm, compassionate, caring individuals!It is ALWAYS a pleasure to be overseen by Dr.Liu! The advice and guidance is second to none. UCSF is very fortunate to have Dr.Liu representing the organization. Thank you for all you do Dr.Liu and team! It's an honor and privilege to be your patient
    Sep 04, 2024
    Dr. Liu is an excellent care provider for me. She is a trusted ally of 8+ years and makes an extraordinary effort on my behalf. She is kind, professional and helpful always. Zoom meetings work well for us.
    Jul 24, 2024
    Dr Liu is amazing
    Jul 23, 2024
    Dr. Liu listens, explains, and is very thorough and approachable. She goes out of her way to investigate inconsistencies (in lab results). She did a physical exam and some additional labs. She cares. She keeps the patient in the loop. She sent me a message via UCSF my chart afterhours to tell me the result of her Investigation.
    Jul 08, 2024
    Excellent provider!!!
    Jul 04, 2024
    Exceptional!!
    Jul 01, 2024
    Could tell she was feeling rushed; moving in haste but overall and trust her and feel like I'm in good care. Just wish she was a little more present
    Jun 18, 2024
    Dr. Liu is very experienced, she is also super gentle, very patient to answer all my questions. Highly recommended.
    Jun 16, 2024
    Dr. Liu is the BEST. I wish more providers were as amazing!
    Jun 13, 2024
    Informative explanations about situation.
    Jun 11, 2024
    Dr. Liu is fantastic. She listens and gives helpful guidance.
    May 24, 2024
    Dr.Liu is always so pleasant and thorough. I had to change my in person visit to a tele visit at the last minute and her level of care was equal to an In-person visit. She is amazing!
    May 01, 2024
    Dr. Chienying Liu is a good listener. I appreciate that she answers my questions.
    Apr 23, 2024
    I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Liu
    Apr 19, 2024
    Dr Liu was prepared and extremely compassionate. She presented me with a treatment plan that will explore all possibilities of care Great care team.
    Apr 13, 2024
    Dr Liu is wonderful and very gifted.
    Apr 12, 2024
    Dr. Liu is exceptional in communicating and explaining the path forward with my Illnesses.
    Apr 06, 2024
    Dr. Liu in an excellent provider. She listens so well and shows her sincere concern for her patients' wellbeing in every respect. And she doggedly pursues test results to identify what they mean for her patient.
    Mar 12, 2024
    Dr Liu is great.. Listened to all my concerns
    Mar 06, 2024
    Very good
    Jan 09, 2024
    Dr. Liu is always very concerned In helping you through the most challenging times.
    Jan 06, 2024
    I love Dr. Liu. She is a great care provider who cares about her patients.
    Dec 05, 2023
    Dr Lui was wonderfully pleasant and remarkably thorough. I am so thankful she was willing to meet with me. She gave me peace of mind. I feel like I will be taken care of in her care.
    Dec 05, 2023
    I found the care provider to be professional, yet kind and very thorough.
    Dec 02, 2023
    It's so comforting to have a kind and thorough doctor when having uncertain medical issues!!!
    Nov 10, 2023
    Dr Liu has been my favorite doctor since I met her and I hope she can be my doctor for many more years. She always listens, explains medical things in a way a normal person can understand, is kind and patient. I am very grateful to be her patient.
    Nov 07, 2023
    Dr. Liu is the BEST! I only wish I could see her less frequently even though I realize that she can only bill for visits.
    Oct 21, 2023
    Excellent physician - thorough, caring, and knowledgeable.
    Oct 20, 2023
    Dr. Liu is an excellent physician; willing to go above and beyond in the care of her patients.
    Oct 08, 2023
    I love Dr. Liu!
    Oct 07, 2023
    Dr Liu is one of the best, eg thorough, caring, focused, and knowledgeable physicians I've ever had.,
    Sep 02, 2023
    Blown away by Dr. Liu empathy, thoroughness, determination to figure out my case and time spent with me. She went truly over the top and I trust her expertise.
    Aug 29, 2023
    Excellent care and concern. The BEST

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