Dermatology

Theresa Cao, D.O.

Lakeland, FL

Dr. Theresa Cao, D.O., is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery, with extensive experience treating skin cancer through precise excision techniques. She focuses on high-risk skin cancers, employing Mohs micrographic surgery—a procedure that removes cancerous tissue layer by layer while examining margins microscopically to achieve the highest cure rates and preserve healthy tissue. This approach is particularly beneficial for patients at high ri

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Dermatology (AOA Board of Dermatology)
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (AOA Board of Dermatology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, 2005)
Residency: Broward Health Medical Center (Family Medicine, 2008)
Residency: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine/Broward General Medical Center (Dermatology, 2012)
Fellowship: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Procedural Dermatology, 2013)

Years in Practice

21+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Skin Cancer SurgeryBasal Cell CarcinomaMohs SurgerySkin Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Watson Clinic
Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Languages

English, Spanish[4], Vietnamese[4]

Conditions Dr. Cao treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Cao accept Aetna insurance?

Theresa Cao's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Cao practice?

Theresa Cao practices in Lakeland, FL with hospital affiliations including Watson Clinic and Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

What does Dr. Cao specialize in?

Theresa Cao is a board-certified dermatology specialist with focus areas in Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

How long has Dr. Cao been practicing?

Theresa Cao has 21+ years of clinical experience in dermatology.

What is Dr. Cao's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, 2005); Residency: Broward Health Medical Center (Family Medicine, 2008); Residency: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine/Broward General Medical Center (Dermatology, 2012).