Grant T. Liu, MD
Grant T. Liu, MD

Grant T. Liu, MD

Grant T. Liu, MD, is a pediatric neuro-ophthalmologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and holds the Raymond G. Perelman Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology.

Areas of expertise: Pediatric optic nerve disorders, Pediatric pseudotumor cerebri, Vision testing in children with neurofibromatosis and optic pathway gliomas, Pediatric neuro-ophthalmology

Locations: Main Building


215-590-2791

About Grant T. Liu, MD

Grant T. Liu, MD, is a pediatric neuro-ophthalmologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and holds the Raymond G. Perelman Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology. He specializes in treating children with neurological disorders that affect vision and eye movements.

Dr. Liu is enthusiastic about the extraordinary level of care CHOP offers to families.

“I want families to come away from their experience at CHOP knowing that they were able to see the best experts in the field to obtain the optimum care for their child,” he said.

Dr. Liu evaluates and treats children with a wide variety of conditions, including double vision, optic neuritis and other optic nerve problems, pupillary abnormalities, unexplained vision loss, visual field defects, migraine and related visual complaints, optic disc swelling, pseudotumor cerebri syndrome, abnormal eye movements (ophthalmoparesis or nystagmus), and intracranial lesions affecting the visual pathway.

Along with his role at CHOP, Dr. Liu is a Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is considered an international expert on pediatric neuro-ophthalmic topics such as pediatric pseudotumor cerebri syndrome, vision testing in children with neurofibromatosis and optic pathway gliomas, and pediatric optic nerve disorders.

His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms and best clinical care for disorders such as pseudotumor cerebri syndrome, optic neuritis and cerebral visual impairment.

Titles

Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

Internship

Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

Residency

Harvard-Longwood Neurology Program at Children’s, Brigham and Women’s, Beth Israel, and West Roxbury VA Hospitals, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

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Publications

Publications

2019

Kohli AA, Vossough A, Mallery RM, Woo JH, Sheldon CA, Paley GL, Digre KB, Friedman DI, Farrar JT, McCormack SE, Liu GT, Szperka CL. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Pediatric Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Pediatr Neurol. 2019 Oct;99:31-39.

2018

Jivraj I, SJ, Liu GT. Characteristics and long-term follow-up of isolated vertical nystagmus in infancy. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2018;55(3):159-163.

2017

de Blank PMK, Fisher MJ, Liu GT, Gutmann DH, Listernick R, Ferner RE, Avery RA. Optic pathway gliomas in neurofibromatosis type 1: an update: surveillance, treatment indications, and biomarkers of vision. J Neuroophthalmol. 2017;37(Suppl 1):S23-S32.

Swanson JW, Aleman TS, Xu W, Ying GS, Pan W, Liu GT, Lang SS, Heuer GG, Storm PB, Bartlett SP, Katowitz WR, Taylor JA. Evaluation of optical coherence tomography to detect elevated intracranial pressure in children. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2017;135(4):320-328.

Sheldon CA, Paley GL, Beres SJ, McCormack SE, Liu GT. Pediatric pseudotumor cerebri syndrome: diagnosis, classification, and underlying pathophysiology. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2017;24(2):110-115.

2014

Liu AM, Liu JG, Liu GW, Liu GT. "Alice in wonderland" syndrome: presenting and follow-up characteristics. Pediatr Neurol. 2014 Sep;51(3):317-20.

Bisker ER, McClelland CM, Brown LW, Liu GT. The long-term outcomes of ocular tics in a pediatric neuro-ophthalmology practice. J AAPOS. 2014 Feb;18(1):31-5.

2013

Fisher MJ, Avery R, Allen J, Ardern-Holmes A, Bilaniuk L, Ferner R, Gutmann D, Listernick R, Martin S, Ullrich N, Liu GT. Functional outcomes for neurofibromatosis type 1-associated optic pathway glioma clinical trials. Neurology. 2013 Nov 19;81(21 Suppl 1):S15-24.

Friedman DI, Liu GT, Digre KB. Revised diagnostic criteria for the pseudotumor cerebri syndrome in adults and children. Neurology. 2013 Sep 24;81(13):1159-65.

Liu GT, Katowitz JA, Rorke-Adams LB, Fisher MJ.  Optic pathway gliomas: neoplasms, not hamartomas. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2013 May;131(5):646-50.

2012

Fisher MJ, Loguidice M, Liu GT, et al.  Visual outcomes in children with neurofibromatosis type 1-associated optic pathway glioma following chemotherapy: a multicenter retrospective analysis. Neuro Oncol. 2012 Jun;14(6):790-7.

Patient experience rating

(based on 276 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.3 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.3 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.3 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.2 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.2 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Grant Liu literally fit my granddaughter at the last minute, and was professional as well as concerned that my worries/comcerns, were put rest. Finishing her eye exam, Dr Liu reassured that everything was fine.
    5 of 5
    Mar 29, 2024

  • Dr. Liu is straight to the point. He makes sure I understand by explaining things in more than one way. He is kind to my child and me. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.
    5 of 5
    Mar 25, 2024

  • Dr Lui is a compassionate, knowledgeable and thorough doctor.
    5 of 5
    Mar 19, 2024

  • Dr. Grant Liu was excellent and interacted well with my child.
    5 of 5
    Mar 15, 2024

  • Dr Liu was amazing so attentive and explained everything
    5 of 5
    Feb 06, 2024

  • I am extremely satisfied with the level of care my child received.
    5 of 5
    Jan 21, 2024

  • All of the staff were kind and helpful. Our doctor was confident and straight to the point and understanding of my child's behaviors. He was kind to me and my family and made me feel my daughter is safe in his care. I am not a very trusting person but he made me feel like he will help my daughter. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
    5 of 5
    Dec 20, 2023

  • Dr. Lui is the absolute best. The fellow we had at that appointment, Dr. Tom, was awesome.
    5 of 5
    Aug 25, 2023

  • Dr Liu was very thorough and clear.
    5 of 5
    Jul 12, 2023

  • Dr.Liu and his clinical staff was amazing! Very caring and very aware of my child's needs and what brought us in. He put me at ease with his knowledge and history of working with children with disabilities that gave me comfort of knowing my child is in good hands . Thank you
    5 of 5
    Jun 15, 2023

  • Dr Liu was great!
    5 of 5
    Apr 16, 2023

  • Dr. Liu is a great and thorough doctor. He even called me after an appointment to discuss further information.
    5 of 5
    Apr 06, 2023

  • Dr. Liu is very thorough in his examination and explanations of his findings. He is confident in his care and that is reassuring to a parent. I am grateful for Dr. Liu's open communication with nearby community ophthalmologists which allowed my daughter to be seen urgently. His collaboration with other physicians helped my daughter get diagnosed promptly and minimized delay in treatment.
    5 of 5
    Mar 31, 2023

  • Dr. Liu always takes his time, speaks with both myself and my son. Very caring, always remembers us
    5 of 5
    Mar 10, 2023
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