Sophie Liao, MD

Professional Titles

• Associate Chief Medical Officer, UCH - Ambulatory

Recognitions

• Golden Stethoscope Nominee, Best Preceptor/Best Role Model, CU SOM MS Phase IV Mentee (2020)
• Resident Teaching Award, CU School of Medicine Ophthalmology Residents (2018)
• Junior Faculty Member Grant, Cosmetic Surgery Forum (2013)
  
• Resident Teaching Award, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary (2012)
  
• Charles E. Iliff III Wilmer Research Award, Wilmer Eye Institute (2010)
  
• Junior Faculty Member Grant, Cosmetic Surgery Forum (2010)
  
• Albert Jun Wilmer Research Award, Wilmer Eye Institute (2009)
  

Publications

• Echalier EL, Larochelle RD, Patnaik JL, Echalier BR, Wagner A, Hink EM, Subramanian PS, Liao SD. Orbital Compartment Syndrome in Severe Burns: Predictive Factors, Timing, and Complications of Intervention. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Jul-Aug 01;39(4):341-346. PubMed PMID: 36700833
• Larochelle R, Levitt A, Liao S. Hematic Pseudocyst Masquerading as Orbital Cellulitis and Sinusitis. Case Rep Ophthalmol. 2022 Jan-Apr;13(1):265-269. PubMed PMID: 35702518
• Dawson VJ, Lacey Echalier E, Vu B, Liao S, Goddard J, Hink E. Severe Diesel Injection Injury to the Face, Neck and Orbit: Surgical Management and Critical Care Considerations. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Nov-Dec 01;38(6):e173-e176. PubMed PMID: 35604381
• Reddy AK, Hauswirth SG, Gregory DG, Liao SD, Palestine AG. Dupilumab-associated cicatrizing ocular disease. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2022 Jun;26:101528. PubMed PMID: 35479518
• Mudie LI, Echalier EL, Powers MA, Gilani A, Larochelle RD, Oliver SCN, Liao SD. An intraocular solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma with extrascleral extension: Case report and review of literature. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2022 Jun;26:101513. PubMed PMID: 35469131
• Sedhom JA, Patnaik JL, McCourt EA, Liao S, Subramanian PS, Davidson RS, Palestine AG, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Physician burnout in ophthalmology: U.S. survey. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2022 Jun 1;48(6):723-729. PubMed PMID: 34596630
• Levitt A, LaRochelle R, Liao S. Periorbital Surgery. ENT Secrets. Eds. Vijay Ramakrishnan and Mellissa Scholes. Pennsylvania: Elsevier, 2022.
• Sedhom JA, Patnaik JL, McCourt EA, Liao S, Subramanian PS, Davidson RS, Palestine AG, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Physician Burnout in Ophthalmology: A National Survey. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2021 Sep 30. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34596630
• Liao SD, Erickson BP, Kapila N, Dubovy SR, Tse DT. Histopathologic Observations of Eyes in Exenterated Orbits After Neoadjuvant Intra-Arterial Cytoreductive Chemotherapy for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Gland. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 May-Jun 01;37(3):274-279. PubMed PMID: 32890114
• Liao SD, Erickson BP, Kapila N, Dubovy SR, Tse DT. Histopathologic Observations of Eyes in Exenterated Orbits After Neoadjuvant Intra-Arterial Cytoreductive Chemotherapy for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Gland. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Aug 25. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32890114
• Liao S, Rodriguez-Cruz E, Kahook M, Capitena-Young C., McCabe C, Williamson B, Ricor G, Zaldivar R. "Telehealth: A Plan for the Pandemic and Beyond." CRST June 2020, CRStoday.com
• Erickson BP, Feng PW, Liao SD, Modi YS, Ko AC, Lee WW. Dog bite injuries of the eye and ocular adnexa. Orbit. 2019 Feb;38(1):43-50. PubMed PMID: 29874471
• Erickson BP, Feng PW, Liao SD, Modi YS, Ko AC, Lee WW. Dog bite injuries of the eye and ocular adnexa. Orbit. 2018 Jun 6;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29874471
• Liao S and Ramakrishnan V. Primary Orbital Neoplasms. Endoscopic Surgery of the Orbit: Anatomy, Pathology, and Management. Ed. Benjamin Bleier, Suzanne Freitag, Raymond Sacks. New York: Thieme, 2018.
• Zukin LM, Hink EM, Liao S, Getz AE, Kingdom TT, Ramakrishnan VR. Endoscopic Management of Paranasal Sinus Mucoceles: Meta-analysis of Visual Outcomes. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Nov;157(5):760-766. PubMed PMID: 28695766
• Stoddard W, Bucci M, Liao S. 2017, "Bradycardia and Mobitz I Heart Block Caused by an Intraorbital Foreign Body." American College of Physicians Colorado Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO.
• Stoddard W, Bucci M, Liao S. 2016, "Bradycardia and Mobitz I Heart Block Caused by an Intraorbital Foreign Body." American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 47th Annual Scientific Symposium, Chicago, IL.
• Liao S 2016, "Complicated Case of Mixed Orbital Tumor." Spring ASOPRS 2016, Ojai, CA.
• Alsaif N, Liao S, Tse DT. External Ophthalmomyiasis Due to Dermatobia hominis Masquerading As Orbital Cellulitis. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Sep-Oct;32(5):e113-6. PubMed PMID: 25226095
• Sridhar J, Chang JS, Liao S, Cavuoto KM, Rachitskaya AV. The Spectrum of Pediatric Orbital BB Gun Injuries: A Case Series. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2015 Oct 15;52 Online:e59-62. PubMed PMID: 26473586
• Erickson BP, Modi YS, Williams B, Liao SD. An Unexpected Intraorbital Foreign Body. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Sep-Oct;31(5):e140. PubMed PMID: 25699613
• Liao S and Johnson T. Is Anything New in the Management of Patients with Canalicular Obstruction? Curbside Consultation in Oculoplastics: 49 Clinical Questions. Eds. Timothy McCulley and Robert Kersten. New Jersey:SLACK, Sept 2015.
• Karli SZ, Liao SD, Carey AR, Lam BL, Wester ST. Optic neuropathy associated with the use of over-the-counter sexual enhancement supplements. Clin Ophthalmol. 2014;8:2171-5. PubMed PMID: 25378904
• Lee WW, Erickson BP, Ko MJ, Liao SD, Neff A. Advanced single-stage eyelid reconstruction: anatomy and techniques. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Sep;40 Suppl 9:S103-12. PubMed PMID: 25158870
• Kaufman J, Liao S. Nonablative fractional resurfacing. Facial Plast Surg. 2014 Feb;30(1):49-54. PubMed PMID: 24488637
• Alsaif N, Liao S, Tse DT. External Ophthalmomyiasis Due to Dermatobia hominis Masquerading As Orbital Cellulitis. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Sep 15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25226095
• Portaliou DM, Liao SD, Shields RA, Lee WW. Review of laser and light therapy in the treatment of oculofacial pathology. World J Ophthalmol 2014; 4(2): 14-20.
• Zukin L, Hink E, Liao S, Getz A, Kingdom T, Ramakrishnan V. "Endoscopic Management of Paranasal Sinus Mucoceles: Meta-Analysis of Visual Outcomes." Submitted to Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
• Liao S and Ramakrishnan V. "Primary Neoplasms of the Orbit." Endoscopic Surgery of the Orbit: Anatomy, Pathology, and Management. Eds: Benjamin Bleier, Suzanne Freitag, and Raymond Sacks. Thieme, New York, NY.

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), Member
• Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), Member
• Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS), Member
• American Board of Ophthalmology (ABOP), Fellow
• U.S. Presidential Scholars Alumni Association, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

CU Medicine Ophthalmology - Oculoplastic Surgery
100 Cook Street
Suite 306
Denver, CO 80206
720-848-2020

UCHealth Ambulatory Surgery Center - Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80206
720-516-9373

Children's Colorado Health Pavilion
860 N Potomac Cir
Aurora, CO 80111
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation

• University of Colorado Hospital
• Children's Hospital Colorado
• Denver Health Medical Center
• Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties

• Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2013)
• Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, ASOPRS, Specialized Training (2014)

Conditions & Treatments

• Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease
• Cancers - Head and Neck Cancer
• Cancers - Skin Cancer
• Cancers - Melanoma
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Paralysis
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Plastics and Cosmetics
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Head and Neck Tumors
• Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Eyes and Vision
• Skin, Hair and Nails - Biopsies and Excisions
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Facial Fractures
• Bones, Joints and Muscles
• Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
• Endocrine System (Hormones)
• Cancers - Eye Cancers
• Cancers
• Eyes and Vision - Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
• Eyes and Vision - Ophthalmic Oncology
• Injuries and Wounds
• Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
• Surgery
• Surgery - Trauma and Acute Care
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
• Skin, Hair and Nails