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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
- 858-499-2712
Fax: 619-221-9592
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Care partners
When Michelle Cao, MD is unavailable, other providers are here to care for you.
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
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1003129842
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Insurance plans accepted
Michelle Cao, MD, accepts 37 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
5.0
219 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
June 22, 20245.0
Love this Dr. Cao
Verified Patient
June 22, 20245.0
Dr. Cao listened to my concerns. She ordered the necessary follow up tests, and called in my prescription renewals.
Verified Patient
June 9, 20245.0
Dr Cao is AWESOME!
Verified Patient
June 2, 20245.0
I absolutely love her. I would follow her anywhere she went. She's helpful and caring and takes the time to ask me questions about everything.
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Special recognitions
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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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