Dr. Thomas L. Cao, MD | Elgin, IL | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Thomas Cao is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in oncology who has been caring for patients for over four decades. He earned his medical degree from Peking University Health Science Center and completed his residency at Mercy Catheterization Medical Center. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care for both general internal medicine needs and cancer-related conditions. Dr. Cao is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, and English, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Cao practices in Elgin, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin. He focuses on treating patients with chronic kidney disease, including those with advanced stage 5 kidney disease. His practice includes coordinating dialysis care and incorporating physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients maintain their overall health and quality of life. Patients have given him an …average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.9

16 Ratings
43 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Mercy Catheterization Medical Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Fined $10,000 and lost license to prescribe for a year. Once yelled at a Hispanic woman she was too fat. Gave me what was a virtual overdose of 50,000 IU of Vitamin D a day for weeks when I was shown to be deficient. Then called and told me to throw it away, it was too much! Are you kidding? Why prescribe and refill it to begin with? Also, no email or text.I left.

November 10th, 2023

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Amazing doctor

September 2nd, 2019

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Good doctor

August 29th, 2019

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I have been Dr. Cao's patient for over a year now. I am astounded by these few bad reviews. I have a rare genetic disorder and he treats me with compassion and respect. He has a slight accent, not thick. You never have to wait long, and he actually has helped me save money by managing a few other of my ailments so I don't have to go to specialists and pay 20% out of my pocket. Your doctor is only as good as the patient. You need to communicate with your doctor. If it seems they are busy, tell them to slow down you need to talk. If you believe a med isn't working, tell them, and explain why. Be persistent. They work for you. I am my own advocate and have been to so many doctors. Believe me, Dr. Cao is a great one.

February 7th, 2019

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Treated me for one year. Wrong diagnosis wrong treatment. This caused me to spend a month in the hospital nearly dying twice. Dr. Cao only cares about making $$$. I would not recommend him to anyone. Has no patience.

February 5th, 2019

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I HAVE BEEN DR. CAO'S PATIENT FOR ABOUT 16 YEAR'S. HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME. WHEN OTHER DOCTORS WOULD GIVE UP, HE FOUND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH ME BY THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX. HE IS A EXCELLENT DOCTOR. I LITERALLY TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE!

June 8th, 2018

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Dr. Cao treated my husband during the majority of his illness. He was by far the most compassionate doctor and always gave us as much time as was needed. We only stopped going to see him because we moved over 50 miles away and the trip was just too hard on my husband; who has since passed. Dr. Cao also was kind enough to treat me when I was ill because he understood our financial dilemma. There will always be a very special place in my heart for this man. If you read this doctor thank you for what you did for me and Ken...

July 25th, 2011

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Without basic quality as a doctor.Selfish, showing no respect to patients,bad temper.

August 4th, 2010

Midwest Oncology Hematology

1600 N Randall Rd Ste 135Elgin, IL 60123

Tel: (847) 717-6860

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

Amita Health Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin

77 N Airlite StElgin, IL 60123

Tel: (847) 695-3200


Dr. Thomas Lequn Cao, MD	Dr. May Soong, MD	Dr. Ivo K Genev, MD	Dr. Firas Aubeid, MD, MBA, FACP
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.9 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
43 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience		19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English	Speaks English		Speaks English
Elgin , IL	ROLLING MEADOWS , IL	Maywood , IL	NEW LENOX , IL
Med School: Peking University Health Science Center	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Peking University Health Science CenterGraduated in 1983

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Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Cao affiliated with?: Dr. Thomas Cao is affiliated with Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin.
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