Overview
Dr. Dao is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. Dr. Dao completed her general surgery training and fellowship in breast surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. She is currently the Program Director for the surgical breast fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center. She graduated in the top quarter of her medical school class at Texas A&M University, College of Medicine. Dr. Dao uses her background in psychology and cell biology to address complex problems in breast cancer surgery. She enjoys spending time with her patients to help them understand their disease and using her expertise to guide them. Her philosophy is “treat the whole patient” with a personalized and integrative approach. Her goal is to listen and work to address each patient’s concerns. She collaborates with patients to develop treatment plans that optimize physical, mental, and emotional health. With more than 15 years of surgical experience, Dr. Dao’s technique specializes in using hidden scar and oncoplastic surgical procedures to restore the natural breast and minimize the cosmetic defect of the tumor removal. Dr. Dao participates in clinical trials and research to bring new advances to the field of breast oncology. She received the Ralph Tompsett Writing Award and John Halverson Young Investigator Award for her research. Dr. Dao grew up in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and briefly left Texas to attend college at UC Berkeley. (Go Bears!). She returned home to be close to her family. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending beach vacations with her husband and two children.
Dr. Dao is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3410 Worth Street, Suite 160, Dallas, TX 75246
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tuoc N. Dao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tuoc N. Dao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tuoc N. Dao by calling their office at 214-826-9797. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tuoc N. Dao a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tuoc N. Dao 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. Tuoc N. Dao specialize in?
While Dr. Tuoc N. Dao is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tuoc N. Dao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tuoc N. Dao has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Tuoc 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. Tuoc N. Dao accept my insurance?
Dr. Tuoc N. Dao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-826-9797 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Dao isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Dao isDistinguished. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Dao isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Breast InfectionDr. Dao isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Dao isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Dao isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Dao isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Dao isAdvanced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- CellulitisDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GalactocoeleDr. Dao isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.