Alice Liu, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Adrenal disorders, Bone and mineral metabolism, Diabetes, Insulin resistance treatment, Osteoporosis, Thyroid carcinoma, Thyroid disorders
Affiliations
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
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Sutter Medical Network
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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University of California, San Francisco
- Residency:
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Stanford University Hospital
- Internship:
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Stanford University Hospital
- Fellowship:
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Stanford University, Endocrinology, Diabetes
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
Publications
Effect of Pioglitazone on Cardio-Metabolic Risk in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Article
- American Journal of Cardiology
Liu A, Abbasi F, Kim SH, Ariel D, Lamendola C, Cardell J, Xu S, Patel S, Tomasso V, Mojaddidi H, Grove K, Tsao PS, Kushida CA, Reaven GM.
1/25/2017
Does enhanced insulin sensitivity improve sleep measures in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study
- Article
- Sleep Medicine
Liu A, Kim SH, Ariel D, Abbasi F, Lamendola C, Cardell J, Xu S, Patel S, Tomasso V, Mojaddidi H, Grove K, Tsao PS, Kushida CA, Reaven GM.
6/2016
Comparison of the association with sleep apnoea of obesity versus insulin resistance
- Article
- European Respiratory Journal
Liu A, Ariel D, Lamendola C, Kim SH, Abbasi F, Cardell J, Tomasso V, Mojaddidi H, Grove K, Kushida CA, Reaven GM.
12/2015
Usefulness of fetuin-A to predict risk for cardiovascular disease among patients with obstructive sleep apnea
- Article
- American Journal of Cardiology
Liu A, Lamendola C, Ariel D, Abbasi F, Kim SH, Cardell J, Tomasso V, Xu S, Patel S, Mojaddidi H, Grove K, Kushida CA, Reaven GM.
7/15/2015
Abnormalities of lipoprotein concentrations in obstructive sleep apnea are related to insulin resistance
- Article
- Sleep
Liu A, Cardell J, Ariel D, Lamendola C, Abbasi F, Kim SH, Holmes TH, Tomasso V, Mojaddidi H, Grove K, Kushida CA, Reaven GM.
5/1/2015
Effect of liraglutide administration and a calorie-restricted diet on lipoprotein profile in overweight/obese persons with prediabetes
- Article
- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Ariel D, Kim SH, Abbasi F, Lamendola CA, Liu A, Reaven GM.
12/2014
Effect of salsalate on insulin action, secretion, and clearance in nondiabetic, insulin-resistant individuals: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
- Article
- Diabetes Care
Kim SH, Liu A, Ariel D, Abbasi F, Lamendola C, Grove K, Tomasso V, Ochoa H, Reaven G.
7/2014
Pancreatic beta cell function following liraglutide-augmented weight loss in individuals with prediabetes: analysis of a randomized, placebo-controlled study
- Article
- Diabetologia
Kim SH, Liu A, Ariel D, Abbasi F, Lamendola C, Grove K, Tomasso V, Reaven G.
3/2014
Habitual shortened sleep and insulin resistance: an independent relationship in obese individuals
- Article
- Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental
Liu A, Kushida CA, Reaven GM.
11/2013
Is measurement of non-HDL cholesterol an effective way to identify the metabolic syndrome?
- Article
- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Liu A, Reaven GM.
11/2013
Benefits of liraglutide treatment in overweight and obese older individuals with prediabetes
- Article
- Diabetes Care
Kim SH, Abbasi F, Lamendola C, Liu A, Ariel D, Schaaf P, Grove K, Tomasso V, Ochoa H, Liu YV, Chen YD, Reaven G.
10/2013
The winged helix transcription factor Foxa3 regulates adipocyte differentiation and depot-selective fat tissue expansion
- Article
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
Xu L, Panel V, Ma X, Du C, Hugendubler L, Gavrilova O, Liu A, McLaughlin T, Kaestner KH, Mueller E.
9/2013
Risk for obstructive sleep apnea in obese, nondiabetic adults varies with insulin resistance status
- Article
- Sleep and Breathing
Liu A, Kushida CA, Reaven GM.
3/2013
Preferential fat deposition in subcutaneous versus visceral depots is associated with insulin sensitivity
- Article
- The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
McLaughlin T, Lamendola C, Liu A, Abbasi F.
11/2011
Adiposity indices in the prediction of metabolic abnormalities associated with cardiovascular disease in non-diabetic adults
- Article
- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Liu A, Abbasi F, Reaven G.
8/2011
Differential adipogenic and inflammatory properties of small adipocytes in Zucker Obese and Lean rats
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- Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research
Liu A, Sonmez A, Yee G, Bazuine M, Arroyo M, Sherman A, McLaughlin T, Reaven G, Cushman S, Tsao P.
10/2010
Community Activities
American Diabetes Association, Endocrine Society
Personal Interests
Dr. Liu enjoys running, cooking and traveling. Lately she spends most of her free time keeping up with her two young children.
Philosophy of Care
I believe in listening to my patients' concerns, respecting their values and providing an evidence-based approach to help guide individualized decisions.
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