Dr. Joseph Liao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Liao, M.D., is a double board-certified pain management specialist anesthesiologist at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in anesthesiology and perioperative pain medicine. His clinical interests encompass a wide range of pain conditions, with a particular emphasis on back pain, neck pain, joint pain, nerve pain, cancer-related pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic post-traumatic pain. Dr. Liao specializes in various neuromodulation techniques, including spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation, as well as minimally invasive surgical spine interventions. He is skilled in using advanced techniques such as radiofrequency ablation and percutaneous decompression to address spinal and musculoskeletal diseases. His research focuses on innovative therapies in neuromodulation and minimally invasive spine interventions, with findings published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Liao is actively engaged in teaching and presenting at national and international conferences, emphasizing the importance of delivering safe anesthetic care.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical assistant professor specializing in anesthesiology and pain management, focus on innovative therapies and minimally invasive interventions.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.