Bio
Dr. Cao is board certified in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. Dr. Cao's clinical expertise includes complex sleep apnea syndromes, advanced modes of PAP therapy, neuromuscular disease and home mechanical ventilation. She sees patients at the Sleep Center and the Neuromuscular Clinic. Her research interests include advanced positive airway pressure devices for complex sleep disordered breathing, opioid induced central sleep apnea, and sleep education.
Clinical Focus
- Pulmonary and sleep related breathing disorders in neuromuscular disease
- Home Mechanical Ventilation
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders
- Pulmonary Disease
Academic Appointments
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Clinical Associate Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
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Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Vice Chair, American Academy of Sleep Medicine; Sleep Technologist & Respiratory Therapist Education Committee (2020 - Present)
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Committee Member, American College of Chest Physicians - Council of NetWorks (2020 - Present)
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Chair, American College of Chest Physicians - Home Mechanical Ventilation and Neuromuscular Disease NetWork (2019 - Present)
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Committee Member, American College of Chest Physicians - Scientific Presentations and Awards Committee (2018 - Present)
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Member, American Thoracic Society (2008 - Present)
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Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2007 - Present)
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Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (2004 - Present)
Professional Education
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Medical Education: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (2000) CA
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Fellowship: Stanford University - CAPS (2008) CA
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Fellowship, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Pulmonary and Critical Care (2007)
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Residency: Loma Linda University - School of Medicine (2003) CA
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease (2006)
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (2007)
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine (2009)