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Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, pancreatitis, and more.

621 North Hall Street
Dallas, TX 75226

(214) 820-0600

Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD is an internist in Dallas, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network and Baylor Scott & White Health.

Office Locations

Address:

621 North Hall Street
Dallas, TX 75226

Address:

3500 GASTON AVENUE
Dallas, TX 75246

Some issues Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	901
inpatient care	891
outpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	212
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	67
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	58
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

hospital care	916
inpatient care	902
outpatient care	14

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	225
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	62
Less than 65	179

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	59
Dementia	40
Cancer	10

hospital care	654
inpatient care	642
outpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	304
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	106
Less than 65	186

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	56
Dementia	37
Cancer	18

hospital care	614
inpatient care	615

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	47
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	66
Dementia	37
Cancer	16

hospital care	551
inpatient care	552

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	45
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	54
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

hospital care	460
inpatient care	461

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	29
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	59
Dementia	39
Cancer	17

hospital care	344
inpatient care	345

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	38
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	56
Dementia	38
Cancer	18

hospital care	260
inpatient care	261

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	20
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	59
Dementia	37
Cancer	15

hospital care	389
inpatient care	390

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD treated as an internist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	566
inpatient care	562
outpatient care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	118
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	150
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	41
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	12
Dementia	29

Education & Training

Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2000. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2000)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthTexas Provider Network

Baylor Scott & White Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Uyen-Thi Thi Cao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,751 XARELTO $1,698	INVOKANA $53
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,092 Lexiscan $498	MYCAMINE $257	AmBisome $238	Cresemba $99
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$731 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $255	JARDIANCE $225	STIOLTO $86	Spiriva $61	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $31	Other $73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$625 LOKELMA $549	BRILINTA $62	BYDUREON PEN $14
Pfizer Inc.	$560 ELIQUIS $311	NURTEC ODT $128	PREVNAR - 13 $43	ZYVOX $37	VYNDAQEL $26	Other $14
Other	$4,447 ELIQUIS $446	Kcentra $404	XIFAXAN $354	ZERBAXA $273	ULTOMIRIS $269	Other $2,701

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,208

Biography

Dr. Uyen-Thi Cao sees patients in Dallas, TX. Her medical specialty is hospital medicine (hospitalist). Her areas of expertise include the following: heart problems, stroke, and pancreatitis. Dr. Cao graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. She is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Dallas, TX.