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Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD

Accepting New Patients

(472 Ratings)

Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery, Dermatopathology and Dermatological Immunology

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: allergic reaction, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, and more.

99 N. La Cienega Boulevard Suite 202
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(310) 385-3300

Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery, dermatopathology and dermatological immunology. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

Address:

99 N. La Cienega Boulevard Suite 202
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Address:

11620 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Some issues Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

In The News

“For the British girls, who have access to Western medical care, plastic surgery techniques can include both surgical and non-surgical options, said Dr. Howard Liu, director of cosmetic dermatology...”—"Acid attack injuries devastating, hard to treat, docs say", NBC News, August 2013

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	460
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	360
skin procedures	360

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	19
Hispanic	14
Asian	17
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	27
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	560
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	400
skin procedures	400

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	24
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	35
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	609
injections	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	529
skin procedures	529

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	52
Hispanic	38
Asian	60
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	82
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	517
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	511
skin procedures	511

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	20
Hispanic	11
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	40
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	634
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	580
skin procedures	580

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	31
Hispanic	18
Asian	26
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	50
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	711
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	549
skin procedures	549

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	50
Hispanic	27
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	64
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	35
Hispanic	23
Asian	31
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	59
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

doctor visit	573
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	401
skin procedures	401

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	26
Hispanic	28
Asian	18
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	41
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	1339
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1183
skin procedures	1183

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

blood draw	11
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	682
injections	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	561
skin procedures	561

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	294
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	12

**Age**
85 and over	39
75 to 84	99
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	204

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. He is certified by the Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Stanford Hospital & Clinics (2005)

Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Optima Health, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, MultiPlan PPO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Health Net PPO, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, First Health, Beech Street, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Gold Coast PPO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR and Aetna ACO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Optima Health

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

MultiPlan PPO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Medi-Cal

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Health Net PPO

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

First Health

Beech Street

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Gold Coast PPO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Aetna ACO

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Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 472 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Howard Lee Liu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-06