Overview
Dr. Michelina Cairo earned her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in oncology and hematology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She also trained in breast cancer and sarcoma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Cairo is board certified in oncology and hematology. Her primary clinical interests are breast cancer, breast cancer research and clinical trials. In practice since 2005, she treats patients ages 18 and older. She speaks medical Spanish and provides interpretation by a language line interpreter. Her patient-centered practice style is characterized by taking time to inform and educate patients about options, ensuring that shared decisions are based on up-to-date facts and data. Her practice participates in breast cancer clinical trials, allowing eligible patients the opportunity to be involved in research studies of new treatments and medications. Dr. Cairo’s patients appreciate the amount of time she spends listening to their concerns and explaining the disease process and treatment options. Dr. Cairo, who lives in Houston, is married and the mother of young children. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading books, listening to music, hiking and skiing.
Dr. Cairo is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
She is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 11 clinical trials. Dr. Cairo is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Cairo 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelina M. Cairo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelina M. Cairo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelina M. Cairo by calling their office at 713-467-1722. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michelina M. Cairo a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelina M. Cairo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast 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. Michelina M. Cairo specialize in?
While Dr. Michelina M. Cairo is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Michelina M. Cairo accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelina M. Cairo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-467-1722 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Cairo isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Cairo isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- MenopauseDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Cairo isExperienced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.