Dr. Michelle Cao was informative, thorough, knowledgeable and punctual.
Feb 2024
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Verified SHC Patient
I find Dr. Cao to be very effective and responsive to my medical needs. She's pro-active and makes sure to follow up on all pending issues.
Dec 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
as noted previously I like her and feel she is a very skilled expert
Dec 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is an excellent doctor. She is very concerned for her patients and continues to talk to us to be able to understand what our needs are and what she needs for us to understand. I never feel rushed with her. I truly appreciate her. Thank you so very much.
Dec 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent & professional & informative - Thank you Dr.
Dec 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
She is super nice and very helpful.
Nov 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
I found her very helpful and knowlagible and kind.
Sep 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao is top notch.
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Helpful, unassuming, good listener
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Michelle was awesome. Outstanding physician in whom I have a lot of confidence.
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Very competent.
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
She is excellent
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is a superb physician — very professional, organized, and empathetic. I highly recommend her.
Jul 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you for years of excellent care!
Jul 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
we appreciated her patience and listening.
May 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
She is a very good doctor, listen very careful on my sleep problem , and gave very clear instruction . I really appreciate her helps today
Apr 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent doctor.
Apr 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is a great caring doctor and and very up-to-date with what is happening in sleep medicine field.
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
She is very knowledgeable and concerned about my condition.
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Understood the issue. Provided good information.
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
I liked her personality.
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
She was helpful, calm, and clear in her assessment of my condition. Future steps were presented that were clear and appropriate. She answered questions and was patient. Overall it was a positive visit and outcome.
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
This was my introduction to her and I was very impressed. She has a very organized and efficient method. We covered a lot of information and I felt confident in the outcome and future actions.
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao was great! She was friendly and approachable which made me feel very comfortable with her. She was thorough and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend her!
Jan 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Explained everything & clear...
Jan 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
She was very pleasant, but I felt like she had not reviewed my chart before the meeting otherwise she would have realized the appointment was not necessary. The last time we chatted it was decided not to do the c- pac
Jan 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is caring and very competent.
Jan 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Great Doctor good care
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank You for your Service
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Good, kind, and competent care and advice.
Oct 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is knowledgeable, thorough pleasant and professional and she follows through with ongoing concerns.
Aug 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is knowledgeable and compassionate.
Jul 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is excellent. Glad I am her patient
Jul 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very caring and understanding professional. Very good first impression.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Michelle is on top of my sleep issues and if we are lucky will also become my pulmonologist.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
she is good, somehow i feel like being rush a bit.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
very helpful
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao truly listens to her patients and provides thorough explanations.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Michelle Cao is very thorough and easy to talk to. I look forward to quitting with her.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Always very personable, easy to talk to. Answers any and all questions
Apr 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
She's a great doctor!
Feb 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
She is knowledgeable and personable. She made me feel relaxed and I did not feel rushed. I appreciated this interview very much.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I feel lucky to have found her.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is warm and very competent. She has taken great care of me.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I like her very much and look forward to having her as my sleep and pulmonologist along with a new Stanford pulmonary hypertension MD some time in 2022.
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She gave good advice
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent, thoughtful and caring. Extremely thorough. 10/10
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She is a caring doctor and good listener. Always answers all of my questions and concerns.
Oct 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She's great
Oct 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Took time to get medical history and understand what lifestyle we live. Helped us to understand what living with ALS will be like.
Oct 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Great doctor! Very helpful and very knowledgeable!
Oct 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She's a good doctor. Very knowledgeable about who's working in the pulmonology field, and who best to refer folks to.
Oct 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She gave me a thorough report on where I stand now and the best next steps. She went over possibilities that might occur if we did something more invasive sooner. She spoke clearly, covered all basis and although this was scary information she really did deliver the information in a kind and caring way.
Oct 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Micheiie Cao, is wonderfull,very caring, Dr,Michelle Cao pays attention and listens to you I think she's cool,
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She is very nice and helpful Thank u so mush about everything u do it for my daughter
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Very personable. Uses "everyday" language for those not in the medical field.
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao is a superb physician.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
I look forward to our next visit at her convenience!
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Very informative visit.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao was qt clear, to explain the things.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She's great. Very candid, genuine and I feel confident that she's giving me the best care.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you for your generous wishes and best wishes to you for your future
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
You are the best thank you Dr. Cao for helping us keep our father alive.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
exceptional, caring doctor! Has gone above and beyond for me over the years and helped me enormously
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
For approx 5 years Dr Cao has been my
Sleep Doctor at Stanford Sleep Clinic.
Always excellent Doctor.
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Listens, offers information freely, answers questions patiently, offers recomendations and solutions to issues as needed. Has a plan to replace (if possible) the current Philips breathing machine and will notify as soon as she has answers.
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao is a great doctor. She is clear and factual, is analytical and logical, and communicates well. She also obviously has great technical competence and good bedside manner, and gives clear, honest, direct and practical advice.
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Answers all my questions.
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is an excellent and caring doctor.
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She is a great doctor
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
A great doctor, experienced expert.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She’s is alway professional and pleasant.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She is a very thorough and thoughtful doctor. I appreciate her thoroughness and how she makes sure to follow up with all my other doctors.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Very helpful, nice, professional and thorough.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She's great and answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
It's always a pleasure meeting with Dr. Cao. She is very attentive, cares about me and my condition and is always available to provide guidance and information for me to be more educated about my condition and treatment. Great doctor!
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
The Best!!
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Very good visit with information I needed to hear thank you
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Competent, pleasant doctor.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
An excellent doc. Answers my questions in detail. Is very approachable.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Michelle Cao is kind, professional and very efficient.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
All went well.Michelle is very kind.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao was informative and thorough. She provided good examples to understand some of the medical issues that may be presenting.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She was great!
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is superb.
Mar 2020
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is excellent in every way and I say that as a retired physician
Nov 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
dr. Cao is the best.
Oct 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
The dr. was very nice & concerned about my care. Fellow was a bit stand off but busy making sure everything was correct w/visit.
Sep 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
i have already recommended dr cao to others. michelle is extremely bright, effective, customer-oriented, trustworthy and professional. i could not imagine a doctor i trusted respected and appreciated more.
Aug 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
great physician
Jul 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
My Dr./Care Provider was great & cared about me & my concerns! Very grateful!
Jun 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao was excellent. She discussed the issues thoroughly, gave good opinions, and expressed her thoughts with kindness.
May 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
I appreciated that Michelle matched my personality and communication style. I like lots of explanation and details, she realized this very quickly and explained everything very thoroughly.
May 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao always goes beyond & plus! To give my wonderful husband her time knowledge & care she is AMAZING!!
Apr 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Extraordinary care, great kindness, great knowledge of the problems Dr. Cao did a wonderful job. I am delighted with her care. Robert B. Matthews, MD.
Jan 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
My experience was very good. #1. A doctor.
Oct 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is an amazing doc.
Sep 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Very good doctor.
Sep 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Wonderful experience.
Aug 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
This doctor was very nice! However, I have been there 3 times and never see the same person. Therefore, I have to reexplain everything to each person. I don't feel there is any continuity of care.
Aug 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao always takes her time with my boys. She has been an amazing provider for years.
Aug 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is wonderful! I'm very grateful and happy to have Dr. Cao on my case.
Jul 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
My experience at Stanford was outstanding. The people were kind cring and most efficient
May 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctors were very nice and attentive.
May 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao is excellent.
Apr 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
The doctor was attentive and gave us time to think of any questions we might have.
Apr 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
I am always so happy to go there because I know I won't get treated like at some private dr.'s offices.
Mar 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
I would recommend Dr. Cao in a heartbeat. At this point, I could not recommend going to Stanford
Mar 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
very satisfied!
Nov 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
My experience with your new facility in Redwood City has been amazing. Everyone whether on the phone or in person has been extremely friendly & will go out of their way to help you.
Oct 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao is an amazing physician. She is caring compassionate and truly understands sleep medicine along with other medical conditions. She escorted me out and helped me to get the process going for getting approval for a sleep study with my insurance company. The scheduler found an appointment for me sooner than I thought, which was great. Wonderful customer service.
Oct 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is an excellent doctor.
Oct 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Day is the best doctor I've encountered in my 68 years. It is wonderful to have a world leader in his field right here in Palo Alto.
Oct 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
good
Sep 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao spoke too fast.
Sep 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. M Cao was largely speaking to her medical counter parts rather than to me - I did not feel I was heard. I most certainly felt talked AT vs a part of the process. Heard so much about Stanford - quite disappointed.
Aug 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Provider helped me through the whole test to get me to do it right.
Aug 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao was great!!!
Aug 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Thanks! God bless you!
Aug 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctor spent a good amount of time talking about the tests and treatment options.
Jul 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
I love the are I get from Stanford the BEST
Jul 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao & Dr. Singh take EXCELLENT care of me. Thank you SO MUCH!
Jul 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
DR. CAO is an amazing doctor.
Jul 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is magnificent. Extremely knowledgeable & experienced. She thoroughly looks at my sleep data and discusses them with me. I completely trust her. Responds very timely to questions (emails) despite being very busy.
Jul 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
my doctor was very clear in explaining the current nature of how I was adjusting to my sleep machine. She gave me instructions on how to improve my sleep behavior.
Jun 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
This was my first appt. with Dr. Cao. She listened to me and had feedback for my questions that made me comfortable - I trust her care. Gave me great info. regarding sleep apnea.
Jun 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
All good!
Jun 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
I am from out of state, Dr. Cao took me from miss managed care to a place where I will receive the proper care assuming that my home state can follow the plan. I can always email Dr. Cao.
May 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Everything was explained & was treated as a person and not a number.
Apr 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
I really liked how I felt like there was enough time to answer questions.
Mar 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Great bedside manner and conern. Very professional....and answered question that I had in a confident way. I have great trust on her care.
Mar 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
clear, concise explanation and good concern in answering my questions
Mar 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Z was exemplary and Dr. Cao was great too.
Mar 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is incredible! She accurately diagnosed a neurological issue related to my diabetes that was missed by both my endocrinologist and primary care doctor and got me in to see a neurologist, and a new endocrinologist at Stanford. I am SO grateful.
Jan 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Everytime when I came all people were welcome.
Dec 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Z is very professional and empathetic.
Dec 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cso is absolutely superlative in every respect
Dec 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Both Dr. Cao and Dr. Nguyen were excellent.
Nov 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao in my opinion was not impress with my health issues. She seemed uninterested shown by her body language. Her fellow Dr."D." was excellent, friendly, courteous and professional.
Nov 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
I have been treated by Dr. Michelle Cao for many years. Quite simply she is the best. She is extremely knowledgeable and caring. Takes a lot of time w/me explains issues. The best!
Oct 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Michelle Cao is truly outstanding. She takes time to explain everything, to answer all my questions, and to devise a plan for better sleep for me.
Sep 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
My doctor had left Stanford and I was concerned. The people I interacted with were professional, knowledgeable and put me at ease.
Sep 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Very courteous, very interested, listened & discussed very well. Gave clear explanations, showed real concern for my well being.
Sep 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
my doctors are the most informative I have ever encountered
Sep 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
This doctor gave me hope that my sleep problems can be helped. She was the first to consider some issues that previous doctors in the sleep clinic either hadn't thought of, or hadn't mentioned.
Aug 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Got the advice we needed.
Aug 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao is an excellent physician. She takes time to explain things, is pleasant, and overall is very professional. Highly recommended!
Jul 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
I have had the pleasure of being a patient of Dr. Michele Cao for many years. She is a fantastic doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable about my sleep related issues. She is always patient with me and answers all my questions. She takes extra time to give me advice on other medically related areas, i.e. weight loss and how it would help with my overall health and sleep issues. She is a tremendous asset to Stanford and a great doctor.
Jun 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Very good!
Apr 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Very hospitable staff. From start, to finish. Everyone shows a lot of compassion for your comfort.
Apr 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Michelle Cao is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.
Mar 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Good.
Mar 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctor was great and helped me schedule next appt.
Jan 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Extremely knowledgeable & professional. She gave excellent information & asked good questions.
Jan 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Michelle Cao is quite frankly fantastic. She is extremely smart, talented, extremely knowledgeable. Outstanding dr. who provides me with input regarding not just my sleep related issues, but other health related topics. The best.
Jan 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Not sure about what F/U entails. Do I need to bring CPAP machine,...? Dr. Cao runs hot & cold, but I like & trust her.
Dec 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent; gave us more time than allotted very personable & friendly.
Dec 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is just plain terrific
Dec 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
She was more likely to snicker at my problems. Was hard to discern sincerity.
Nov 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
When I told Dr. Cao of the problems MY HUSBAND was having with his CPAP, she immediately arranged for him to come in for a mask fitting (which we did not know was an option). He has had that and it has made tremendous difference in his sleep!!
Nov 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao understood my issues and was clear in her explanations. She was also very helpful in describing the next steps for me, and helped me get an appointment with Dr. Mamber.
Oct 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Michelle Cao is a tremendous doctor who is very caring regarding my issues - very knowledgeable.
Oct 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Pleasant surprised at Dr. Cao's caring attitude and concern about my sleep issue - I thought she might rush or push me into doing a sleep study but she did not. I appreciated this -
Sep 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Cao is an excellent Doctor. Good listener and communicator. She was very thorough in her explanations.
Sep 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
She came in with arms crossed in front of her chest, standing. She never changed her posture or her gesture until she walked out. She talked like a mother to a child; talked as if she had authority ("Listen, I'm right.") She showed no sympathy that most physicians show to patients.
Jul 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Chow saw me for an hour and then the second MD came in for less than 5 minutes. The hour was too long and he gave me a brochure on snoring and sleep apnea. This was not my first visit so this was unnecessary information.
Jul 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
The doctor could have better bedside manner. Seemed more interested in facts.
Jun 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Most of my time was with the Fellow as opposed to the named provider.
Jun 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Jonelis was excellent and was very thorough. I only saw Dr. Cao for a short time, but she was also excellent.
Jun 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
I spent a lot of time with the resident who was very good and asked lots of good questions and then the doctor came in for two minutes and asked many of the same questions already asked. seemed inefficient and not well coordinated
May 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Not enough time with doc. Intern is great, though.
Apr 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Very pleased.
Nov 2014
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Verified SHC Patient
A - OK.
Nov 2014
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Verified SHC Patient
Good, no problems!
Sep 2014
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Verified SHC Patient
She was very professional but it took a while to establish a rapport. I ended up feeling good about her but was a little put off at first.
May 2014
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Cao is "the best" extremely knowledgeable & caring towards her patients.
Mar 2014
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Verified SHC Patient
Good.
Feb 2014
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Verified SHC Patient