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Summary
Dr. Theresa Cao is a dermatologist and family medicine physician who brings 21 years of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she developed expertise in both dermatological conditions and comprehensive family care. Dr. Cao speaks both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations throughout her career.
Dr. Cao maintains hospital affiliations with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies and Holtz Children's Hospital, practicing in both Lakeland and Miami, Florida. Her clinical expertise includes treating squamous cell skin cancer and managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. She performs specialized procedures such as Mohs surgery for precise skin cancer removal and Z-plasty techniques for optimal wound closure and cosmetic outcomes.
Dr. Cao maintains hospital affiliations with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies and Holtz Children's Hospital, practicing in both Lakeland and Miami, Florida. Her clinical expertise includes treating squamous cell skin cancer and managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. She performs specialized procedures such as Mohs surgery for precise skin cancer removal and Z-plasty techniques for optimal wound closure and cosmetic outcomes.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
- 2 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Theresa Cao has 2 locationsWatson Clinic Bella Vista Building
1755 N Florida AveLakeland, FL 33805 Tel: (863) 904-6200
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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| Dermatology | Dermatology | Dermatology | Dermatology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 21 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish, French | Speaks English | Speaks French, Spanish, English, German |
| Lakeland , FL | Miami , FL | Palm Beach Gardens , FL | Delray Beach , FL |
| Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic | Med School: Brown Medical School | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Theresa Cao has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Theresa Cao has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Theresa Cao holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Cao's NPI number is 1548443930.
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