About Dr. David H. Liang
Dr. David H. Liang, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist with a longstanding clinical and academic background in cardiovascular medicine. His areas of expertise include echocardiography, cardiothoracic imaging, aortic disease, and cardiovascular conditions associated with inherited connective tissue disorders. He has also been closely involved in the care and study of patients with Marfan syndrome and thoracic aortic disease.
Dr. Liang graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1989 and subsequently completed internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship training at Stanford. Patients seeking similar heart specialists can browse the Doctiplus cardiology directory.
Focus Areas
- Cardiovascular disease
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic disorders
- Marfan syndrome and inherited cardiovascular disease
- Echocardiography
- Cardiothoracic imaging
- Heart valve disease
- Aortic root enlargement
- Cardiovascular disease associated with connective tissue disorders
- Long-term cardiac monitoring
- Coordination of complex cardiovascular care
Patients can read about aortic aneurysms through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. MedlinePlus provides reliable information about Marfan syndrome, while NHLBI explains common forms of heart valve disease.
Cardiology and Patient Care Approach
Cardiovascular medicine covers disorders involving the heart, major blood vessels, heart valves, and circulation. Some conditions, particularly aortic enlargement and inherited connective tissue disorders, may need regular imaging even when a patient has few noticeable symptoms.
Dr. Liang has particular experience using echocardiography and other cardiovascular imaging methods to evaluate heart structure and function. His published work has addressed three-dimensional echocardiography, aortic disease, valve disorders, and cardiovascular problems associated with Marfan syndrome.
This type of care may involve comparing imaging studies over time, monitoring aortic dimensions, assessing valve function, reviewing family history, and coordinating treatment with cardiovascular surgeons or genetic specialists when appropriate.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Liang earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stanford from 1989 to 1992, followed by a Cardiovascular Disease fellowship from 1992 to 1995.
Professional records list certification in Cardiovascular Disease through the American Board of Internal Medicine. Stanford appointed him Professor of Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine Emeritus beginning in 2022.
Clinic Information
Current Providence provider information lists Dr. Liang at 350 Old Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663, with (949) 688-9000 as the office telephone number. His individual NPI is 1104966373, and current directory information identifies his specialty as Cardiovascular Disease and indicates that new patients are accepted at this location.
Patients should confirm appointment availability, insurance participation, referral requirements, and the appropriate cardiology clinic directly before scheduling.
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