About Dr. Liu

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Subspecialty Certified in Sports Medicine

T. Thomas Liu, MD PhD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree and combined MD/PhD from the University of Pennsylvania before completing his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), where he trained under renowned sports medicine pioneer Dr. Freddie Fu.

 

Dr. Liu completed advanced fellowship training in sports medicine at UPMC, where he cared for elite athletes from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and numerous collegiate athletic programs. He later brought his expertise to the High Desert as team physician for the Victor Valley College Rams and several local high school football teams. Dr. Liu continues to care for elite athletes as a ringside physician and travels with multiple USA national sports organizations, providing medical coverage at national and international competitions.

 

Committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, Dr. Liu combines advanced surgical expertise with a dedication to helping athletes and active individuals return confidently to the activities they enjoy.

Education

  • Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania, B.A with honors
  • Medical: University of Pennsylvania, M.D./Ph.D. Combined Degree Program

Surgical Training

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Internship:University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Publications

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
  • American Orthopaedic Association – Emergent Leaders Program (AOA-ELP)
  • Association of Ringside Physicians

Hospital Affiliations