Dr. Yufei Liu

Radiation oncologist Yufei Liu, M.D., Ph.D., was called to be a physician out of his desire to alleviate patients’ suffering during their most vulnerable times and to translate the latest scientific discoveries into better cancer treatments. He understands that every patient is unique and works with them to develop personalized treatment plans that meet their needs and goals.Dr. Liu has specialized expertise in delivering precisely targeted conformal radiation with intensity-modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. He utilizes advanced imaging and biomarker guidance to maximize tumor control and minimize side effects.A physician-scientist, he leads studies advancing precision medicine to maximize the effectiveness of treatments based on understanding tumors at the molecular level. He has particular interests in reducing the side effects of radiation and improving the synergy of radiation with immunotherapy. When he joined City of …Hope in 2023, Dr. Liu had over 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications in journals such as Science, Nature Cancer, and JAMA Network Open. His research has been recognized with the Jeffrey Lee Cousins Fellowship in Lung Cancer Research during his residency at MD Anderson and with awards for research excellence at annual meetings of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.Outside the hospital, he enjoys hiking and exploring California's beautiful landscape, as well as reading, traveling, playing the piano, and stargazing.