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Department Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon No
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866.320.4573
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Fax:
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Specialties & Treatments

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Adults with Developmental Disabilities
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Hypertension and Diabetes
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Obesity and Chronic Disease
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Biography

About Thao-Vi Dao, MD

Thao-Vi D. Dao, MD is a dual-board certified internal medicine and pediatrics primary care physician at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, which she joined in 2021. She practices general internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and general pediatrics at Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Health Center, where she focuses on preventing and treating chronic diseases. She currently serves as medical director for the community health worker strategy in Value Based Operations. In addition, she has a special interest in caring for young adults and adults with childhood-onset complex chronic conditions, especially those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. She is committed to improving access to quality care for all, especially patients who are most affected by health disparities. She is a member of the Health Equity Commission in the Society of General Internal Medicine. 

A native of Columbus, Ohio, she earned her undergraduate degree with honors at The Ohio State University and medical degree at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, was a Global Health Scholar, and was awarded the American Medical Women’s Association Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement award. Afterwards, she completed combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where she won the Martin Luther King Jr Med-Peds Clinic Resident of the Year award.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2021

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Baylor College of Medicine
Internal Medicine / Pediatrics
Houston, TX
2020

Medical Education - Boonshoft School of Medicine Wright State Univ.
Dayton, OH
2016

Undergraduate - Ohio State University
Columbus, OH United States
2012

Certifications

  • Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 3/22/2024, Dr. Dao has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

140 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

40 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

Dr. Toa is excellent.

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

I'm glad to have Dr. Dao for my care. She listens well and has good suggestions.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr Dao is my go to Doc! She talkes to me straight and she cares, without judgment.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr Dao is the best.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

The staff from the front door, to the person making the next appt were all wonderful. The fact that my doctor wanted to see, simply because she hadn't in a while. The process was perfect.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

I was thoroughly impressed with Dr. Dao. She listened carefully and responded to my concerns with helpful advice and options for each one, creating several orders and prescriptions. I've been looking for a PCP for a very long time, and I'm thrilled that I have found one that seems to be a good fit.

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

I have been w/Dr. Dao. She always listens to me. Not pushy but gives me advice as needed. I trust her. I am getting better.

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

Dr Dao was very attentive for my medical issues.

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

Dr Dao is simply Wonderful'

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Had a terrible birth experience with Dr Goji, she kept forcing c section for no apparent reason and also stepped back while I was pushing my baby out and allowed him to fall rite out on the bed, would not recommend her to birth any other child ever. I will not be delivering any more children with Cleveland clinic after my experience

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr. Dao was recommended to me by a friend and this was my first visit with her. I always worry about coming to new providers and having to step through my complex medical history but this was a breeze. Dr. Dao was excellent and quickly ramped up to "me" as a patient. I am thoroughly pleased.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Excellent experience. Dr. Dao was also very good with the medical student (Kerry) and I enjoyed meeting both of them. I feel very good about the treatment plan we settled on.

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

She is very empathetiic and caring

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Dr Dao has a wonderful approach to patient care. She takes the time to listen, explain and answer questions. She Is extremely knowledgeable and able to educate in a way that makes me feel included in decisions about my health. Dr Dao is a truly outstanding clinician.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2024

Dr.Dao is always listening to me and discussing with me as needed.Also concerned about both health and mental conditions.Very reliable Dr.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

Dr Dao is very personable. She listens well and always takes the needed time for the conversation, and explains what I need to know.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Dr. Dao was very nice, I liked her a lot. It helped that she went to Ohio state

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

I was so thankful that I was scheduled with Dr. Dao. I had been trying to get in to my primary care doctor but they had not one single appt the whole week! My lucky day in the end because I met Dr. Dao and immediately knew I wanted her to be my doctor. She's patient and kind and explained everything to me.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Very happy with Dr. Diao , felt like hugging her after my visit!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

I've had a very good experience with my Doctors. I was a previous patient at Metro health and I am pleased that I made the move!

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024

She's the best Doctor.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Dr Dao is excellent in all facets.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

The absolute best medical doctor I have have seen

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

So far you asked me nothing about my doctor what scam is this

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Dr. Dao was very personable, she asked about my mom, always looks me in the eyes when discussing anything.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

I like my provider so much I have already recommended her to one of my colleagues

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Dr. Dao, listens, explains, is interested, remembers me and details about our conversations, and spends as much time as I need.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

It was awesome to not have to leave home, but have the same high quality visit with my doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

I really appreciate the care Dr Dao gives me. She treats me like I'm the only patient, she has. She does not talk at me, but has discussions with me. I feel respected with the knowledge that my best health-care is her priority. Again I appreciate her.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

I've not had a personal issue with my health care. I have no desire to see anyone else that is not a CLEVELAND CLINIC doctor, no matter the reason.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Dao was excellent..

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

Dr. Dao is very professional, she explained everything to me, and listened carefully to what I was sharing. She was very pleasant to talk, and made the experience easy to handle. The fact that she coordinate with other specialty to better address my problem made me feel confident on the treatment. I also like how she follow up after my lab work, and continuous to do so! I feel im in great hands, specially feeling better a month later of her treatment. I love everything about my experience with her! 5/5 stars!

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023

Both my doctors worked together to ensure my medication was the right dose, that to me shows she was concerned about me as a person not just a patient.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023

I loved her !!

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023

The doctor was very thorough and that was greatly appreciated there was no quick in and out we went over and discussed everything and that was very good and appreciated

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

Dr.Dao,MD has been taken care of me since I moved in Cleveland. She listens to me with concern and gives me some advice, but never pushy. I really feel comfortable seeing with her.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

I was impressed with Dr. Dao and am grateful that she is my new internal medicine doctor. She made good eye contact, listened well and took careful notes. She scheduled a three-month appointment for me so we can get to know each other and she can check on my progress. I feel really good about my situation with the Clinic now and trust that Dr. Dao will oversee and coordinate my care.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023

Dr Dao is amazing

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023

Dr. Dao has demonstrated continued kindness, patience, and empathy.

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

I really appreciate my PCP. She listens to me, she cares, she is very detailed oriented. I trust her and that's not easy for me to do, but she has my complete trust and her ability to encourage me to care about my health as she does. She is AWESOME

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