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Dr. Claudia Cao, MD

Dr. Claudia Cao, MD

Psychiatrist
MI
Dr. Claudia Cao is a board-certified psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree and completed her general psychiatry residency at the University of Michigan, followed by a fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. Prior to psychiatry, Dr. Cao was a board-certified anesthesiologist and completed her anesthesia residency at UCLA and an obstetric anesthesia fellowship at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Cao takes a multimodal approach to mental health care, integrating medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and integrative methods. She values personal connection and believes that understanding each patient’s story is central to effective treatment. Her goal is to support patients in improving their quality of life in a collaborative and compassionate environment. Dr. Cao spends the first several visits listening closely to understand each patient’s concerns, goals, and experiences. She then partners with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan. Ongoing visits are tailored to each individual’s needs and may evolve as treatment progresses.
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Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Medication Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Eating Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Claudia Cao

Dr. Claudia Cao is a board-certified psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree and completed her general psychiatry residency at the University of Michigan, followed by a fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. Prior to psychiatry, Dr. Cao was a board-certified anesthesiologist and completed her anesthesia residency at UCLA and an obstetric anesthesia fellowship at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Cao takes a multimodal approach to mental health care, integrating medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and integrative methods. She values personal connection and believes that understanding each patient’s story is central to effective treatment. Her goal is to support patients in improving their quality of life in a collaborative and compassionate environment. Dr. Cao spends the first several visits listening closely to understand each patient’s concerns, goals, and experiences. She then partners with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan. Ongoing visits are tailored to each individual’s needs and may evolve as treatment progresses.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorder
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Personality Disorder
Self-Harm / Injury
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Henry Ford Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • American Board of Anesthesiology

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Michigan Health, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Michigan, Residency in Psychiatry
  • University of California, Los Angeles, Residency in Anesthesia

NPI number

1649665712

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Which hospital is Dr. Claudia Cao affiliated with?

Dr. Claudia Cao is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital.

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Which board certifications does Dr. Claudia Cao have?

Dr. Claudia Cao is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and American Board of Anesthesiology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Claudia Cao?

Dr. Claudia Cao frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Eating Disorder. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Claudia Cao on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Claudia Cao speak?

Dr. Claudia Cao speaks English.

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