Dr. Peter Liou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Liou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University, where he also serves as an Attending Transplant Surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He specializes in the surgical management of liver and biliary diseases in adults and children, including liver failure, cirrhosis, and liver tumors. Dr. Liou is board-certified in general surgery and received advanced training in abdominal transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. His surgical techniques include minimally invasive procedures performed laparoscopically or robotically whenever possible. Dr. Liou completed his medical degree at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, followed by a residency at New York Presbyterian/Columbia, and a fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery. He has been involved in international surgical outreach programs and is dedicated to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care. Dr. Liou has received numerous accolades for his work, including the AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar award in 2019 and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Alumni Gold Medal in 2013.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Teaches and practices surgery with a focus on transplant and hepatobiliary surgery.

Attending Transplant Surgeon

2019-01-01 — Present

New York Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

Performs transplant surgeries and manages surgical care for patients with liver diseases.

Awards

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AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar

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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Alumni Gold Medal

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Joseph Garrison Parker Award

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Miriam Berkman Spotnitz Award

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)