- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- American Laryngological Association (Postgraduate Member)
- American Broncho-Esophagological Association
Kevin Liang, M.D.
- Otolaryngology
- Airway Stenosis
- Airway Reconstruction
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Biography
Kevin Liang, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in the full spectrum of voice, breathing, and swallowing disorders, with a special interest in airway surgery.
Dr. Liang established the UT Southwestern Center for Complex Airway Reconstruction to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary airway care for patients in Texas and beyond. He has extensive experience providing a full range of airway treatment options, including awake in-office procedures, advanced endoscopic interventions, and open reconstruction.
He completed his undergraduate studies in neuroscience and anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. He then gained valuable experience as an electronic health record software implementation consultant at Epic Systems Corp. before earning his medical degree at UMass Chan Medical School.
Dr. Liang completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, followed by advanced training through a laryngology and upper airway surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Personal Note
When he’s not at work, Dr. Liang enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and exploring Dallas restaurants.
Education & Training
- Medical School - University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (2015-2019)
- Residency - Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2019-2024)
- Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2024-2025)
Professional Associations & Affiliations
Honors & Awards
- Resident Research Award 2023, Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute
- Resident Research Award 2022, Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute
- Resident Teaching Award 2021, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Books & Publications
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Publications
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Laser Versus Cold Steel for Endoscopic Management of Subglottic Stenosis.
Liang KY, Miller KM, Syed F, Li H, Tierney WS, Nelson RC, Benninger MS, Bryson PC, Lorenz RR, Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2024 Aug 171 2 471-477 -
Surgical Management of Airway Stenosis During Pregnancy: A Scoping Review.
Miller KM, Liang KY, Nero N, Benninger MS, Nelson RC, Tierney WS, Lorenz RR, Bryson PC, The Laryngoscope 2024 Mar 134 3 1014-1022 -
Greater Saphenous Vein Graft Harvest from Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap Incision: A Novel Technique.
Liang KY, Wright DT, Genther DJ, The Laryngoscope 2024 Feb 134 2 648-650 -
Avoiding Complications of Thyroidectomy: Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve and Superior Laryngeal Nerve Preservation.
Liang KY, Scharpf J, Otolaryngologic clinics of North America 2024 Feb 57 1 75-82 -
High Tracheal Resection With Intralaryngeal Extension as an Alternative to Cricotracheal Resection for Treatment of Subglottic Stenosis.
Liang KY, Nelson RC, Bryson PC, Lorenz RR, Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2023 May 168 5 1139-1145 -
Submandibular gland flap for reconstruction after parotidectomy.
Liang KY, Breen MS, Tracy JC, Vaezi AE, The Laryngoscope 2020 Apr 130 4 E155-E162 -
Persistent negative effects of alcohol drinking on aspects of novelty-directed behavior in male rhesus macaques.
Chandler CM, Follett ME, Porter NJ, Liang KY, Vallender EJ, Miller GM, Rowlett JK, Platt DM, Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.) 2017 Sep 63 19-26
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Laser Versus Cold Steel for Endoscopic Management of Subglottic Stenosis.
Research
- Subglottic stenosis
- Laryngotracheal stenosis
- Otolaryngology clinical informatics
Clinical Focus
- Airway Stenosis
- Airway Reconstruction
- Voice Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
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