Dr. William T. Cao, MD | Santa Cruz, CA | Family Physician

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Dr. William Cao treats sepsis, pediatric sepsis, and atrial fibrillation, and practices family medicine and hospital medicine. He has 30 years of experience and is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. Dr. Cao earned his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Riverside County Regional Medical Center. He sees patients in Santa Cruz, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Cao 4.6 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.6

10 Ratings
30 years of experience
Riverside County Regional Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Cao's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

10 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Great Family doctor, very thorough. Excellent follow up. Listens to questions and his answers are well thought out.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 27th, 2012

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Dr. Cao has been my doctor for over 3 years and has made it an easy relationship. I would recommend and have. Unfortunately, I had some bad experiences with doctors, but he has made up for most of that.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 15th, 2010

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He picked up some things other doctor's had missed. Very gentle and caring. Excellent diagnostician. I think he is the one of the best doctors I have ever had (I am 65 yr. old).

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 13th, 2010

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I generally don't like having to go to doctors. I was strongly urged by my retiring specialist that I needed to see a general practitioner on a regular basis due to my age. I'm glad I chose Dr. Cao. I have the utmost confidence in his abilities. He is conservative in his treatment and seems to be willing to work with his patients needs.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 15th, 2010

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Dr. Cao is a very caring Doctor with excellant bedside manner.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 30th, 2010

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Great, caring doctor! Takes time to explain tests and results.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 28th, 2009

Palo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz Hospitalists

1661 Soquel Dr Ste DSanta Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 458-6925

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

Dominican Hospital

1555 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 462-7700

Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz

2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065

Tel: (831) 477-2200

Dignity Health Medical Group Dominican

9515 Soquel Dr Ste 100Aptos, CA 95003

Tel: (831) 661-6020

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


Dr. William Thomas Cao, MD	Dr. Rubeena Dhami, MD	Dr. Chris Chung, MD	Helix Virtual Care
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English, Punjabi	Speaks English
Santa Cruz , CA	Santa Clara , CA	San Jose , CA	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin	Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine	Med School: Saint Louis University Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Hospital Medicine
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Dr. William Thomas Cao holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Riverside County Regional Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin and Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Cao's NPI number is 1932189529.

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Where is Dr. William Cao's office located?: Dr. William Cao's office is located at 1661 Soquel Dr Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065.
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Which hospitals is Dr. William Cao affiliated with?: Dr. William Cao is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz.

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