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Dr. William Cao, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Dr. William Cao, MD
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Dr. William Cao, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. William Cao, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. William Cao, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.

About

Dr. Cao graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS. Dr. William Cao, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Cruz, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Cao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. At present, Dr. Cao received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Cao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cao is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Joint Pain
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Abnormal Thyroid
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Gastritis
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Hypogonadism
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Overweight
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
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Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
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Health Screening
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Herpes Simplex Screening
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Home Sleep Study
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Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
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Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
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Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
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Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
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Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Sutter Health Santa Cruz Neurology
    1661 Soquel Dr Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 458-6925
  2. 2 Office
    325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 452-5670

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cao
3.4
Based on 5 Reviews
5 Stars (2)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Sep 18, 2016
Dr. Cao was my hospitalist when i had hip replacement surgery. He was absolutely the best substitute for my primary care doctor: quick to master my complex medical history, comprehensive in his assessments, and on-the-money managing my medical care. Dr. Cao visited several times a day and was unfailingly in good spirits and kind. He knew how to take my situation seriously and still remain friendly and accessible. I recommend Dr. Cao for all ages with a full spectrum of health needs.
Peggy in Santa Cruz, CA — Sep 18, 2016
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Cao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cao's profile.

Dr. William Cao, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Cao, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA