Thank you very much for visiting the Partner Oncology website and your interest in becoming a patient at our clinic.

I truly appreciate your trust in me and my staff members. In 1977, my father survived a 6-month hospitalization with an almost universally fatal disease- acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis. A key lesson he learned for him as a patient was to work with doctors and nurses as partners. His experience has deeply impacted me as a doctor in my medical career.

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When my 17 year old daughter, who is interested in a career in medicine, heard the name “Partner Oncology,” she interpreted it correctly without me giving her any hint, and believes that it is the most logical philosophy for best outcome of patient care. With three generations of my family believing the same philosophy, I strongly feel that the relationship between the medical staff and patients as partners would bring about the best outcome in fighting diseases.

Medical School

West China University of Medical Sciences

Residency

Brown University

Oncology Fellowship

University of Washington

American Board Certification

Internal Medicine-Medical Oncology

Additional Experience

PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

University of Texas

Postdoctoral Fellow in Stem Cell Biology

Stanford University School of Medicine

Assistant Professor in Tumor Immunology

University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Fellow of Italian Cancer Research Association

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Our Mission

To work closely with you and your family as partners, in treating your disease.
To provide the cancer care in the best interest of patients.
To provide the best possible means to cure the cancer.
To soothe the pain and suffering brought about by the cancer.

My Promise to You: as a Partner

I will be constantly looking for new horizons in cancer treatment by taking the advantage of my extensive background in biochemistry, molecular biology, stem cell biology and immunology, as well as my curiosity in new advancement in science and technologies that this great America offers.
I will listen to your concerns carefully both in terms of your disease and other issues.
My office will try everything possible to keep the lines of communication easy and open to access.

My Expectations of You: as a Partner

You are expected to try your best to participate in the decision making about your care.
You are also expected to maintain a positive attitude. I believe the best outcome belongs to people who prepare for the worst, and hope for the best.
You are also expected to know your current medications, either carry a list, or the bottles with you for each visit.

Michael Liao, MD, PhD