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.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Procedures & Services
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
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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...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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 is facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
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.