Thao-Vi Dao, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 866.320.4573
- Desk:
- 866.320.4573
- Fax:
- 216.445.1007
Additional Locations
Primary Care Pediatrics
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center
13944 Euclid Avenue
East Cleveland, OH 44112
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.767.4242
- Desk:
- 216.767.4242
- Fax:
- 216.445.1007
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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View All PlansAbout 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
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
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140 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
40 Patient Comments
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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