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Michelle Cao, MD
5.0
Medical doctor (MD)
Family medicine (board certified)
Insurance
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Michelle Cao, MD
5.0
Medical doctor (MD)
Family medicine (board certified)
Insurance
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Not accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Point Loma
858-499-2712
Fax: 619-221-9592
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About Michelle Cao, MD
I practice as a team with Dr. LaDocia Schuetz, and we work together to provide you excellent care. I became a physician because I wanted to improve the health and well-being of others and appreciate the challenge of the profession. I believe in the importance of primary care and family medicine in providing comprehensive care. Too often, we neglect the whole person. I emphasize collaboration with patients and their families in improving overall health. With my added training in obesity medicine, I understand the importance of both physical and mental well-being as well as nutrition and physical activity. In my free time, I enjoy exploring San Diego and karaoke.
In practice since:
2012Gender:
FemaleName pronunciation:
ChowLanguages:
English, SpanishEducation
University of Nevada School of Medicine:
Medical SchoolUniversity of California, San Diego:
ResidencyUniversity of Texas Medical School at Houston:
FellowshipUniversity of California, San Diego:
InternshipAreas of focus
- Diabetes
- Nutrition
- Preventive medicine
- Weight management
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NPI
1003129842
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Insurance plans accepted
Michelle Cao, MD, accepts 37 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
5.0
235 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
5.0
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
5.0
Care provider’s efforts to include you in decisions about your care
5.0
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
5.0
Provider discussed treatment options
5.0
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
May 31, 20245.0
Dr Cao has been great! I'm an old gay man and went into the transition to new care with a bit of skepticism. She has proven to be so understanding and able to acknowledge cultural issues when it comes to my husbands care relative to mine and our "cross participation" that comes with any involved and committed relationship. Though I was there for a skin procedure, she spent the first part of the session reviewing my lab results and explaining the different tests and how they interrelate to impact my current condition. She's aware of my apprehension and has a tone that pushes through the barrier in order for me to gain understanding and to support proper application. I know from here the decisions are mine but I am armed with information and objectivity that will factor into the action. She's super supportive and feels like a "team player" when it comes to my own care- She is a partner in my progress. That's HUGE! During the procedure itself, I appreciated her giving me a heads up as to what was next and her ability to be candid in the moment allowing us to go beyond the original intent to take care of another item. It is not lost on me that this all happened at the end of their day and it would be just as easy to meet the minimum and get out of the office. I did not feel like anyone was trying to beat the clock and that all were willing to be there as long as needed. That part of that experience goes beyond expectation. I was not treated like a number or a box to check or a minimum to be met. That is a cultural anomaly in healthcare as well as so many other parts of current service oriented experiences. Thanks to all that help to cultivate this higher standard of service. Thanks to Dr Cao and Noella for their coordinated compatible approach to really bring me into understanding and hopefully improvement.
Verified Patient
May 31, 20245.0
Dr. Cao is wonderful! I am very grateful to have her as my PCP. She is always kind and caring and makes me feel well cared for!
Verified Patient
May 26, 20245.0
Dr. Cao knows my history very well. She takes time with me and helps to put my medical history into perspective.
Verified Patient
May 17, 20245.0
Dr. Cao is amazing and very caring!
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Over 50 recognitions
Michelle Cao, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Michelle Cao, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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Over 50 recognitions
Michelle Cao, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Michelle Cao, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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