--- title: "Dr. Haini Liao | Gerontologist in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Haini Liao, M.D. practices Geriatric Medicine in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-haini-liao-1046236425" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Haini Liao, M.D. ![Haini Liao, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/FEVRzVlrV8SMHxvUHfLzebY_xcq50ZQhFiSDv1Skft0/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(66 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Haini Liao, M.D. ## Geriatric Medicine - Accepting new patients [795 El Camino RealJamplis Building, Level APalo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-853-5650](tel:+16508535650) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-haini-liao-1046236425#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-haini-liao-1046236425#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-haini-liao-1046236425#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-haini-liao-1046236425#provider-services) ## About Dr. Liao Languages English and Mandarin Gender Female Ages treated Seniors Only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Dr. Liao considers it a privilege to be part of her patients' lives and to support them and their families through the aging process. As healthcare needs change with age, she values the opportunity to coordinate care across multiple disciplines and work closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes. While often challenging, she finds this collaborative approach incredibly rewarding. Practicing geriatrics has provided Dr. Liao with the greatest professional satisfaction. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Liao enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, and traveling. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Beijing Medical University **Internship:** Overlook Medical Center **Residency:** Overlook Medical Center **Fellowship:** Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Geriatrics ## Board certifications - Geriatric Medicine - Internal Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Jamplis Building, Level A Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-5650](tel:+16508535650) 650-942-8300 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Conditions - Alzheimer's disease - Cough Syncope - [Dementia](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/dementia) - Depression - Eye Problems - Frailty - Frontal dementia - Older Adult Health - [Parkinson's disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/parkinsons-tremor-and-movement-disorder-care) - [Sleep disorders](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sleep-medicine) - Syncope ### Reasons for visit - Advance Healthcare Directive Counseling - Chronic disease management - Fall Prevention - Geriatric care - Geriatric Rehabilitation - Homebound Older Adults - Medication management - [Palliative care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/palliative-care) - Shared medical appointments - Successful Aging ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Senior services and geriatric care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/senior-services-and-geriatric-care) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Geriatric+Medicine%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Palo+Alto+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.43963669410405%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.16204724723873%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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