Taryn Liu, DO, MPH, MS

Program Director, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellowship
Attending Physician, Division of Neurology
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Taryn Liu, DO, MPH, MS, completed her pediatric and child neurology training at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and received her medical degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Prior to medical school, Dr. Liu earned a Master of Public Health from Keck School of Medicine of USC and subsequently completed the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program at the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at CHLA, where she served as a Maternal and Child Health Fellow and Autism Fellow.

Prior to joining Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Dr. Liu was an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and Director of the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Course. She was also a consulting neurologist at the Inland Empire Autism Assessment Center and participated in early detection of cerebral palsy through the High-Risk Infant Follow-Up program at Loma Linda.

Dr. Liu specializes in the early detection and comprehensive care of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. She is passionate about advocating for diverse children and their families from birth and beyond.

Clinical Interests

Early detection and comprehensive care of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder

Education

Medical School

Western University Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Graduate School

School of Public Health, Keck School of Medicine, Master of Public Health
Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of Pacific, Master of Science in Medical Sciences

Residency

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

Fellowship

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, 2009

Accomplishments

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child Neurology

Professional Memberships

Child Neurology Society (CNS)
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)

Awards

Outstanding Teacher in Child Neurology 2023

Research

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

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