Dr. Yaping Joyce Liao MD,PHD
Neurologist | Neurology
2452 Watson Ct Palo Alto CA, 94303About
Dr. Yaping Liao is a distinguished Neurologist in San Jose, CA. Dr. Liao specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Liao employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Liao is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
University of California 1998
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- 2005
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Anti-Ca2+ channel antibody attenuates Ca2+ currents and mimics cerebellar ataxia in vivo.
- Cytomegalovirus infection with MRI signal abnormalities affecting the optic
- Congenital achiasma and see-saw nystagmus in VACTERL syndrome.
- Dorsolateral midbrain MRI abnormalities and ocular motor deficits following cytarabine-based chemotherapy for acute myelogenous leukemia.
- Junctional visual field loss in a case of Wyburn-Mason syndrome.
- Plasticity and stability of the visual system in human achiasma.
- The immunopathology of giant cell arteritis: diagnostic and therapeutic implications.
- Traumatic airbag maculopathy.
- Optical coherence tomography study of experimental anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and histologic confirmation.
- Accessory lateral rectus in a patient with normal ocular motor control.
- Severe, early axonal degeneration following experimental anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
- Optical coherence tomography study of retinal changes in normal aging and after ischemia.
- Treatment of Nystagmus in Brainstem Cavernous Malformation with Botulinum Toxin.
- Abnormal eye movement behavior during reading in Parkinson's disease.
- Experimental Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Diabetic Mice Exhibited Severe Retinal Swelling Associated With VEGF Elevation.
Awards
- 2005-2014 Career Award in Biomedical Sciences, Burroughs Wellcome Foundation
- Office of Diversity and Leadership 2011-2013 McCormick Faculty Award
- Center for Biomedical Imaging at Stanford 2011-2014 Grant Award
- Weston Havens Foundation 2011-2013 Grant Award
- 2010-2012 Stanford University Vice Provost Undergraduate Research Faculty Grant
- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2011 Young Investigator Award
- National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke 2003-2008 K08 Award
- American Academy of Neurology 2004 S. Weir Mitchell Award
- Dean's Prize in Research, 1992 University of California, San Francisco
Treatments
- Diplopia (double Vision), Stem Cell, Intracranial Hypertension (pseudotumor Cerebri) And More
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- UCSF - Ophthalmology CA 2006
Experience & Accolades
- Director 2008 - 2014 Neuro-Ophthalmology Director, Stanford Human Ocular Motor Center
- Associate Director 2008 - 2014 Research
- Co-Program Director2010 - 2014 Vision Research Training Program
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