Phillips Cao, MD

Phillips Cao MD

Family Medicine
  • UF Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics - Baymeadows, 8274 Bayberry Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904) 633-0800, Accepting new patients

What Patients Say

Patients consistently describe Dr Cao as attentive and unhurried. Several say he listens carefully to their concerns before offering advice, and many praise his patience and thoroughness in answering questions. Patients also note he takes time to review their medical history and explain issues without rushing.

  • Listens carefully

    56% of reviews

    Several patients say he listens intently to their concerns and takes time to hear their description before offering advice.

  • Unhurried

    44% of reviews

    Several patients say he takes his time, never rushes, and answers all their questions.

  • Thorough

    33% of reviews

    Several patients describe him as thorough and note he reviews their medical history in detail.

Source: ufhealthjax.org · Most recent review July 2026

About

Phillips Cao is a family medicine doctor based in Callahan, Florida, board certified in Family Medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica, New York.

Dr. Cao treats a range of common conditions including hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and asthma, along with urinary symptoms and chronic sinusitis. His procedures include routine adult exams, screening blood tests, cancer screenings, blood thinner medication management and adult vaccines. He practices at University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, UF Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics – Baymeadows, UF Callahan Family Prac, UF Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics – Blanding, and UF Health Family Medicine and Pediatrics – Baymeadows. Dr. Cao speaks English and Vietnamese and has published papers related to Alzheimer's disease.

Conditions Treated

  • Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
  • Long Term Blood Thinner Therapy
  • Urinary Symptoms (e.g. Painful Urination, Urinary Frequency)
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Specialized Treatments

  • Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
  • Blood Thinner Medication Management: Medication Level Monitoring & Dosage Adjustment, Blood Tests (e.g. PT/INR, PTT, CBC)
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Routine Adult Exam
  • Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
  • Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
  • Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
  • Urinalysis (Urine Test)

Insurances Accepted

Most common in Florida

Aetna
Ambetter
AvMed
Cigna
Florida Blue
Molina Healthcare
Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc.
Sunshine Health
UnitedHealthcare

Others

Allina Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CDPHP
Centene
Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Dignity Health
First Health
Florida Medicaid
Hartford Healthcare
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
HealthPartners
Highmark
Medica
Meritain Health
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
Sentara Health Plans
UniCare
Wellcare

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