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Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1401 Medical Parkway Building B #220
Cedar Park, TX 78613

(512) 260-1581

Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD is a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD is affiliated with Austin Regional Clinic (ARC), Ascension, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Williamson and Ascension Seton Northwest.

Office Locations

Address:

1401 Medical Parkway Building B #220
Cedar Park, TX 78613

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	112
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	112
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	232
doctor visit	235
gastrointestinal procedures	312
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
minimally invasive procedures	312
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	231

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	40
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	105
doctor visit	51
gastrointestinal procedures	128
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	128
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	104

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	42
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	124
doctor visit	89
gastrointestinal procedures	141
lab tests	10
minimally invasive procedures	141
preventive care	8
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	134

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	14
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	76
gastrointestinal procedures	185
minimally invasive procedures	185
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	173

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	140
doctor visit	115
gastrointestinal procedures	148
minimally invasive procedures	148
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	139

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	14
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	295
doctor visit	146
gastrointestinal procedures	303
minimally invasive procedures	303
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	294

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	172
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lab tests	10
minimally invasive procedures	172
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	142
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	4
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	4
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She completed residency at Danbury Hospital. She is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: Danbury Hospital

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Weiwei Cao, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Austin Regional Clinic (ARC)

Ascension

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Ascension Seton Williamson

Ascension Seton Northwest

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca UK Limited	$3,335 $3,335
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$240 Ocaliva $240
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$133 ZEPOSIA $133
AbbVie Inc.	$78 Rinvoq $54	LINZESS $24
Pfizer Inc.	$77 INFLECTRA $29	XELJANZ $21	VELSIPITY $14	PAXLOVID $13
Other	$212 ESC - Hemostasis $41	ENTYVIO $35	ZERBAXA $28	INTERSTIM $23	Dexilant $20	Other $65

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,335
Food and Beverage	$740

Biography

Dr. Weiwei Cao sees patients in Cedar Park, TX. Her medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. Clinical interests for Dr. Cao include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Dr. Cao is professionally affiliated with Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) and Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. She is conversant in Chinese.