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Dr. Thanh Cao, DO

Dr. Thanh Cao, DO

Nephrology*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Thanh Cao, DO is a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cao has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy and Nephrological Conditions. He graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Balboa Nephrology - Fountain Valley

11100 Warner Ave Ste 218 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Dr. Cao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cao

4.6

5 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Mar 30, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda – Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

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Dr Cao joined Balboa Nephrology 2021 and practices in the Fountain Valley area. The son of Vietnamese refugees, his mother was 8 months pregnant with me when she boarded a refugee boat in Cambodia. Dr Cao's family lived in refugee camps in Thailand...read more

biography

Dr. Cao joined Balboa Nephrology 2021 and practices in the Fountain Valley area. The son of Vietnamese refugees, his mother was 8 months pregnant with me when she boarded a refugee boat in Cambodia. Dr. Cao's family lived in refugee camps in Thailand...read more
  • Nephrology

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  • Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2016
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • Vietnamese

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Balboa Nephrology - Fountain Valley

Balboa Nephrology - Fountain Valley11100 Warner Ave Ste 218 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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    • Mon: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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  • UCI Health-Fountain Valley

    17100 Euclid St
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    63%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% lower than the national average

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