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About Y. Linda Liou, DO

Y. Linda Liou, DO, is a board-certified dermatologist who treats a variety of general dermatological conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancers, hair and nail problems. She has a special interest in patients with contact dermatitis who need patch testing.

As an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology, she trains medical students and residents at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Dr. Liou completed her dermatology residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center through Case Western Reserve University. During her training, she also maintained a continuity clinic at the Louis Stokes Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she enjoyed serving the Veterans of Northeast Ohio. Dr. Liou earned her medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Prior to venturing out to the Midwest, Dr. Liou grew up in Southern California and attended college at UC San Diego. She is excited to return to her alma mater and serve the people of San Diego. Outside of work, Dr. Liou enjoys spending time with her family by going on hikes, exploring new restaurants, and exploring the new attractions around San Diego.

Dr. Liou speaks conversational Mandarin.

UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Dermatology.

Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
Open Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
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Medical Degree

  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA

Residency

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Gender

  • Female

Date Joined Staff

  • 2023-08-17

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Patch Testing
  • Skin Cancer
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
Open Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
View Open Payments data for Dr. Liou