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Michelle Cao, MD

Medical doctor (MD)

Family medicine

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Point Loma

858-499-2712
Fax: 619-221-9592

3555 Kenyon St.
Suites 200 and 201
San Diego, CA 92110-5341


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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Point Loma

    3555 Kenyon St.
    Suites 200 and 201
    San Diego, CA 92110-5341
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    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: 2012
Gender: Female
Name pronunciation: Chow
Languages: English, Spanish

Education

University of Nevada School of Medicine: Medical School
University of California, San Diego: Residency
University of Texas Medical School at Houston: Fellowship
University of California, San Diego: Internship

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NPI

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Insurance plans accepted

Michelle Cao, MD, accepts 36 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

5.0

124 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

Provider included you in decisions

5.0

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Provider discussed treatment options

5.0

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

February 24, 2025

Truly felt listened to.

Verified Patient

February 23, 2025

Love my dr

Verified Patient

February 22, 2025

Always have an excellent experience with Dr Cao and staff. Dr Cao listens and is very thorough. She genuinely cares and makes all the difference in the world when you are unsure about your health issues. She works hard to get to the bottom of your health issues and resolve them. Have never had a physician take such good care of me in my 70 plus years.

Verified Patient

February 22, 2025

I love the doctor she listen to all my concern and since is my first visit after I change insurance she was in top of everything

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Over 50 recognitions

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