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Dr. Sean Cao, MD

General Surgery*
3.3 (13)
Map Pin Small Fountain Valley, CA
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34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sean Cao, MD

Dr. Sean Cao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo. Patients rated Dr. Cao an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Cao works at Practice in Fountain Valley, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Cao's Office Locations

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    Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
    17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 378-5790
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    9940 Talbert Ave # 100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 378-5790

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    About Dr. Sean Cao, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1558360966
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    • State University of New York at Buffalo
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