
Overview
Dr. Catherine Dao is a cardiologist who cares for patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions, including arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), cardiomyopathy (diseases of the heart muscle), and coronary artery disease. She has particular interests in echocardiography (ultrasound imaging of the heart), preventive cardiology and women's heart health. She is medical director of the UCSF San Mateo Primary and Specialty Care Clinic. Dao earned her medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, followed by fellowships in cardiac MRI and cardiovascular medicine at Stanford Medicine. In her free time, Dao enjoys cheering for the Golden State Warriors, hosting dinner parties and traveling abroad. She also loves to spend time outdoors; she climbed Half Dome in Yosemite National Park when she was three months pregnant.
Dr. Dao is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Dao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis, Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Dao is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1100 Park Place, Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94403
1 Daniel Burnham Ct., Suite 260, San Francisco, CA 94109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Dao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Nitish Badhwar, MD Private Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine N. Dao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine N. Dao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine N. Dao by calling their office at 415-502-8950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine N. Dao a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine N. Dao is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Catherine N. Dao specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine N. Dao is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Catherine N. Dao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Catherine N. Dao has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine N. Dao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Catherine N. Dao accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine N. Dao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-502-8950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Dao isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Dao isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- EndocarditisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- FaintingDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart AttackDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- High CholesterolDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- PericarditisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Stable AnginaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- VasculitisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.