As late as 1970, the practice of medicine ended when the patient fell asleep.              

Dr. Bill Dement

The Promise of Sleep

Restoring sleep breathing health is a gateway to wellness.

Stanley Liu | Sleep Apnea Surgeon

Who is Dr. Stanley Liu?

Dr. Stanley Liu is a UCSF & Stanford-trained surgeon with unique expertise in Medicine, Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), and Otolaryngology (ENT) - Sleep Surgery. He is the former Stanford Sleep Surgery Fellowship Director and an internationally recognized leader in surgical solutions for snoring, nasal obstruction, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Why does Dr. Stanley Liu practice sleep surgery?

Dr. Liu believes upper airway resistance syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea exist on a continuum, from early missed milestones in facial and airway development to adult disease. His approach integrates what different healthcare disciplines share, rather than where they divide, with the goal of restoring sleep breathing health.

Where does Dr. Liu practice?

Dr. Liu provides care as part of NSU Health, in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and throughout South Florida. Colleagues and patients also consult with him nationally and internationally.

What treatments does Dr. Liu offer for sleep-disordered breathing?

Dr. Liu updated the original Riley-Powell Stanford Sleep Surgery Protocol, which guides a comprehensive pathway for OSA care. When surgery is indicated, his practice includes nasal surgery, preservation uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), maxillary expansion (DOME), hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire), and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA). The most important treatment he offers is not a procedure, but the diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term management.

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  • Verified (Nova Southeastern) NSU Health Patient

    “Importantly, the impact of Dr. Liu’s guidance extended beyond me. Because he helped me understand airway-related issues so clearly, I was able to recognize similar concerns in my family, and my children are now undergoing treatment to improve their health as well. The fact he turned a single patient encounter into broader family health improvement speaks volumes about the quality of his communication and care.”

  • Verified Stanford Health Care Patient

    “Excellent and thoughtful approach to understanding the root causes of my sleep apnea. Dr. Liu is clearly experienced and a thought leader in this space.”

  • Verified Stanford Health Care Patient

    "Phenomenal surgeon. Spent as much time as was needed to do minor operation. Felt that [he] was a highly competent physician."

  • Verified Stanford Health Care Patient

    “Dr. Liu has performed the most outstanding repair work on my catastrophically broken jaw. I am forever grateful for his skill, professionalism and compassion.”

  • Verified Stanford Health Care Patient

    "I was extremely impressed with Dr. Liu... his entire time with me was very professional, kind, interested in my concerns and questions, very courteous, and completely thorough in [his] explanation of the Inspire [HGNS] procedure."

About Dr. Stanley Liu