Summary

Dr. Michelle Thi Cao specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. They earned their medical degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center. With 26 years of experience treating patients with breathing and sleep disorders, Dr. Cao brings extensive knowledge to their practice. They provide care in English.

Dr. Cao practices at Stanford Hospital with locations in Emeryville, Palo Alto, and Pleasanton, California. They treat patients with sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, including children who experience breathing difficulties during sleep. Their expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess respiratory response. Patients have given Dr. Cao an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 26 years of experience
  • 72 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Michelle Thi Cao has 3 locations

Michelle Thi Cao

5800 Hollis StEmeryville, CA 94608

Michelle Thi Cao

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Michelle Thi Cao

5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 320BPleasanton, CA 94588
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
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26 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Emeryville , CAStanford , CAEmeryville , CAStanford , CA
Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michelle Thi Cao

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • CalOptima - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Michelle Thi Cao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michelle Thi Cao has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Michelle Thi Cao holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 2000.

NPI Number

Michelle Thi Cao's NPI number is 1386791762.

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Michelle Thi Cao is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
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Michelle Thi Cao speaks English.
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