Overview
Christopher Cao is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Cao is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 104 peer reviewed articles.
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550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Cao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Cao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Cao by calling their office at 646-929-7870. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Cao a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Cao is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Christopher Cao specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Cao is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher Cao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Cao has published 103 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Cao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- EndoscopyDr. Cao isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Cao isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Lung CancerDr. Cao isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MesotheliomaDr. Cao isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Cao isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Cao isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Cao isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Cao isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)