Dr. Alice Liu, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Mohs Surgery
Medical Expertise of Dr. Alice Liu, MD
Dr. Liu specializes in medical and surgical dermatology with expertise in treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery.
About Dr. Alice Liu, MD
Alice Liu, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon providing care to patients in the San Diego area at Dermatologist Medical Group of North County (DMG).
Dr. Liu has been recognized multiple years by her peers as a "Top Doctor" in Dermatology.
She also serves as a voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
Dr. Alice Liu is a member of several esteemed medical professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), San Diego Dermatological Society, and the San Diego Society for Dermatologic Surgery, of which she is a past president and past secretary-treasurer. She is also a Fellow with the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and a member of the North American Clinical Dermatologic Society.
Dr. Liu has been recognized multiple years by her peers as a "Top Doctor" in Dermatology.
She also serves as a voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
Dr. Alice Liu is a member of several esteemed medical professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), San Diego Dermatological Society, and the San Diego Society for Dermatologic Surgery, of which she is a past president and past secretary-treasurer. She is also a Fellow with the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and a member of the North American Clinical Dermatologic Society.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Does the food I eat affect my acne?
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What is the treatment for skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
Dr. Liu is a graduate of Princeton University and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Immunology. After completing a one-year internship in internal medicine, Dr. Liu completed a three-year residency in dermatology at the UCLA School of Medicine.
Professional Affiliations
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County
DMG specializes in the full spectrum of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, including Mohs micrographic surgery and Xoft brachytherapy, which are considered the most effective treatments for common types of skin cancer. Patients are often prescribed new medications as soon as they become available, and all offi ces are outfi tted with the newest equipment. DMG offers light and laser therapy and cosmetic treatments, including Botox, fi llers, intense pulsed light, laser hair removal, microneedling, and peels.