David Hoai Cao

David Hoai Cao PA-C

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4.6 / 5 (based on 413 Reviews) View 101 Comments
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Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

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Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Physician Assistant

Additional Languages

  • Vietnamese

Education

Medical School

Alderson Broaddus College

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant

Patient Reviews

February 02, 2026
The doctor seemed in a hurry. I had to reschedule a prior appt because l had just had surgery and he gave me the feeling that was not a good reason for rescheduling. He kept scanning his computer while we talked and l just felt he was not really that interested. I was in and out of his office in10 minutes.
January 30, 2026
David Cao is EXCELLENT! thank you for the injections to ease my pain
January 29, 2026
Staff and Doctor were great!
January 27, 2026
The whole staff in Dr. (name removed) and Dr. Cao's office are great. Dr. Cao is extremely kind and very professional, as is Dr. (name removed). So thank you very much.
January 27, 2026
I'm very thankful that he's my doctor and he is wonderful and I'm glad he helps me a lot all the time. Thank you.
January 20, 2026
Dr. Chow was very thorough about explaining what my mom, (PHI removed), needed to do to help with her pain management and how she needed to do it. He was very compassionate and we will be seeing him again. Thank you very much.
January 15, 2026
I like this office staff and provider they are very nice I think sometimes when I'm there I feel that I say the same things every visit. That it's all chalked up to age and size.
January 12, 2026
Everything was great. The doctor was very attentive, and the nurses were very helpful. Regarding the time, I did have to wait a little longer than the appointment time, because I think if you schedule an appointment, you should be seen at the scheduled time. But everything else was perfect. Thank you very much.
January 08, 2026
I think (INAUDIBLE) is a individual and very thankful and she listen to what I have to say. I give her an A+.
January 02, 2026
I like the doctor. I liked his staff. It was very, he's very knowledgeable.
December 29, 2025
Experience was fine as always. Hard to get on any PIH dr's calendar in a timely manner.
December 19, 2025
I have been seen by David Cao for some years now. He is kind, attentive and is an excellent example of what a health care provider should be. His staff is above and beyond in their customer service. If this means anything to anyone then David Cao and his staff should be recognized and rewarded. (PHI removed)
December 17, 2025
I am 100% happy with my pain management Dr. CAO. It was the best decision (besides my engagement to my love) that I made and I count my blessings everytime I make an appt to see him.
December 16, 2025
I feel like my provider wasn't paying attention to my needs
December 11, 2025
(Name removed), his assistant, is awesome, polite, thorough, and David is always wanting to know everything and checks you and tells you everything you need to know. And everything I said that was a four, I meant it. I wasn't just pushing buttons. Thank you.
December 10, 2025
I've been going there for 10 years and seeing Dr. Cao and it's been a great experience. Thank you.
December 09, 2025
Appointment was on time. David Cao asked pertinent questions and listened. Was there to have prescriptions renewed. Everything was done in a timely manner.
December 08, 2025
An amazing time. It was timely and in order. There's nothing else to say. PI-8-10.
December 08, 2025
As usual, David, my PA, he's wonderful. So is Dr. (name removed). I always give you guys high scores because you deserve it, and so are the staff when you walk in the office. They're just as sweet. All right. Thank you. Bye.
December 08, 2025
I am very blessed to have Dr Cao as my pain management physician. I truly appreciate all the support and effort he provides to better myself and ease my pain. Dr Cao goes out of his way explaining me, on every option and situation that affects quality of life, and I'm grateful for it. I strongly believe that PIH has an extraordinary Dr in their staff and a great asset in their team, and hopefully, for many years to come.
December 02, 2025
Dr. Cao, he is a great doctor. He always spends time and explains everything to me. I have no complaints with Dr. Cao, and his office staff is great.
November 21, 2025
You guys always treat me like a king. No, you guys, everybody there is so nice and sweet to me. I never have no problems with anybody in that hospital or in that clinic. My Dr. David, he's really cool. And (name removed) is another good one, too. Don't complain from me. Everything's good on my side of the fence. May you guys have a happy Thanksgiving.
November 20, 2025
I don't think I was understood how much pain I was in and I'm not any better after 5 days of medication
November 17, 2025
Hello, I am so appreciative of Dr. Cao. He always makes me feel safe and listened to. He's always professional. He's empathetic. He does his job. He does it well and he's very, very courteous, always, always, very courteous and doesn't make you feel like he's rushing through your appointment. He feels like... It always feels like everything was handled and that he's always, always there. If you ever have any problems or anything, he doesn't, don't hesitate to reach out. And I appreciate it. So, and happy holidays. Thank you. Bye-bye.
November 14, 2025
Excellent bed side manner
November 12, 2025
I fully trust the care that Dr. Cao provides me with and am grateful for his expertise.
November 07, 2025
The staff is always very professional and kind. And as far as David Cao is concerned, he's excellent. He's helped me have a productive life to deal with my pain. His recommendations and his thoughtfulness has helped me work through it, and I always follow what he tells me. He's awesome.
November 05, 2025
My experience with Dave Cao was somewhat frustrating when explaining the history of the pain that I had in my upper quadrant wrapped around my back. He seemed to be bucking heads when we talked about my experience in the ER and giving at least three cardiac workups. He was asking me about my history and when I explained to him the importance of all my doctors ruling out my heart, I tried to make that really clear and he seemed ?
October 30, 2025
Waiting for surgery scheduling to call me. That appointment that I had was a waste of time. They could have done that over the phone. Anyways, it was unnecessary, but someone please call me from surgery scheduling for my injection, please.
October 30, 2025
You can improve by having Dr. Coa not put his head down and act like you're bothering him when you have an appointment with him and are called in his office and you think he's going to talk with you and he's looking down and he's acting like literally you're bothering him. It's rude. He's rude.
October 27, 2025
I just have to say that every doctor I have through PIH, HealthNet, Molina, they have been the best doctors I've ever dealt with in my entire life, but especially Dr. Coa because he listens and he understands and it's just, it's so easy to talk to him.
October 27, 2025
I was treated with care. I was respected. I also was respectful. I have no complaints. I would recommend people to go there. He's friendly. He's humorous. He has great qualities. Thank you.
October 27, 2025
I really like the service.
October 17, 2025
David always answers my questions and cares about your well being
October 14, 2025
Yes, I love Dr. David Cao nurse, Dev. She always listens. She always cares about, feels like she really cares about me personally. And also David Cowell, he listens to everything and tries to make me feel better and ways I can improve my pain management. Thank you.
October 13, 2025
I've had nothing but great experiences with this doctor. He's really good. The staff has always been fantastic. I've never had any problems. They're phenomenal. I would definitely recommend him. He's a great doctor. Staff is fantastic. Like I said, never no problem. So they're just great all the way around. There's nothing wrong. They're awesome. Thank you.
October 07, 2025
My doctor is Dr. (name removed) and I'm extremely happy with him and plan on using him indefinitely.
October 06, 2025
Maybe get a bigger parking lot? Parking was very difficult.
October 06, 2025
David Cao is very helpful in guiding my care plan.
October 01, 2025
David is always attentive, caring and professional. I highly recommend him!!
October 01, 2025
Dr. Cao is the best, office Staff is the best. M.A. that took care of me on this day Is the Best. Thank You
September 30, 2025
This visit was a check the box visit. It was nothing more than that. He was spending the time filling in the blanks in his laptop. Basically asked me to stand and show where I was having pain. The rest of the time his eyes were on the laptop. Just a formality to receive another epidural. Other issues kept me from getting in when I really needed to. The time in between went to long. Nothing personal about the PA. To me it was more clerical, not medical.
September 23, 2025
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September 19, 2025
Dr David Cao took good interest in my needs
September 12, 2025
Just because an additional ailment isn't in the doctors notes, doesn't mean the patient doesn't have problem also. He did not see neuropathy in the notes. I know I have it with my diabetes of 25 years
September 02, 2025
Over there top amazing. PA Cao Great PA. Kind caring listen gets the best game plan understands the pain and discomfort. Good human being. His nurses amazing. (Name removed) wow what a ray of sunshine so helpful personable. We love the office
August 26, 2025
Hello. The waiting time was too long. And then when we saw the doctor, he was very rude and he wasn't understanding. And I felt very uncomfortable with him.
August 26, 2025
And Dr. Chow, I met, I guess, as a PA, was very unconcerned, felt like he was not listening, paying attention, or even that I was in the same room with him. I was very unhappy. Thank you.
August 25, 2025
Okay, I believe all the doctors at PIH are fantastic. I've been dealing with them for quite a few years, and I really love the hospital, the doctors, and nurses, everybody who works in there. Thank you so much for letting me talk about him, especially Dr. (name removed). Dr. (name removed), and my pain management doctor. Sorry, I don't remember the name. Okay, beautiful day. Thank you. Bye-bye.
August 25, 2025
Continue with a good costumer service very kind thank
August 22, 2025
Yeah, David Cao, he's been my provider for, I think, gosh, almost two years. He's awesome. He's just really a great guy, really super knowledgeable. And, you know, I just feel comfortable. I feel comfortable with all the PIH, but he's just a really smart guy. I would give him a raise if I were you. Anyway, thank you very much. Bye-bye.
August 20, 2025
Dr Cao was great, along with the nurse!
August 06, 2025
The PA spent a great deal of time typing on his computer but didn't share anything with me. He barely looked up at me. I would like to know what all the key strokes were. Barely heard 3-4 sentences from him. I understand the need to record the visit but how about sharing what you are typing. And some eye contact. Desi was so personable. Great smile, helpful. She made me smile.
July 30, 2025
David and the staff are great. It would be wonderful if you eliminated the parking fee or just validate patient's parking.
July 29, 2025
I would like there to be someone who could translate from Spanish to English and English to spanish, since many of us don't clearly understand what is said to us in English. So that would be a fundamental part for people when we are older and even those with pain and who don't understand the words that are said to them very well. So it would be good if there was always someone who speaks Spanish who could translate for us. That's the only thing because...
July 29, 2025
Great service from all the employees and Doctor!
July 22, 2025
The PA had horrible bed side manner. I feel he did not listen to me was only writing in the laptop and didn't help. I was in excruciating pain and I felt he was no help and rude and just closed his laptop and walked away at the end.
July 22, 2025
Dr. David Chow is a great doctor
July 18, 2025
David Cao listens to me and answers my questions and does not try to get me out of the room quick like other Doctors do.
July 16, 2025
He's a very good doctor. He sits there, he listens, he explains everything to you, makes it so clear when you understand it. Not all the doctor terminology, he brings everything down to you. I really like my doctor there.
July 16, 2025
Dr Cao was very helpful and professional, he listened to my concerns and responded accordingly.
July 14, 2025
Very professional, thank you very much.
July 08, 2025
I am very happy with my doctor. He treated me very well and understood me. He gave me time to explain my situation, and I trust him. I advise everyone who is sick like me to go to the doctor. It will help them a lot, just as it has helped me a lot. Thank you.
July 03, 2025
David is always attentive and ready to help with any of my needs.
July 03, 2025
Did not listen to my concerns when it came to my health and well being. He made a decision that did not help me.
June 06, 2025
uh... he walked in he asked you what i was there for uh... apparently he didn't read the notes or whatever from the surgeon i wanted to see doctor (name removed) he told me in the surgery uh... the outpatient surgery that come to see him two to three weeks there was nothing available to him so they said would you see the p a uh... this man i mean he walked in he goes what are you here for he should have known what i was there for And I mean, I was in and out with seeing him less than five minutes. So he just said, if you have more pain, come back and see the doctor. So no, I wouldn't recommend this man to anybody. So Dr. (name removed)r is great, but this David, the PA, no, I wouldn't recommend him to anybody. Thank you.
June 06, 2025
Thank ypu fot beinh there for me. Greatly appreciately.
May 29, 2025
Thank you for having David and your staff working at the hospital. He's a wonderful doctor. He listens to everything you got to say. I'm happy that he's my doctor. Thank you for calling.
May 23, 2025
Waiting time was minimal
May 19, 2025
David is a very professional person his demeanor is very caring and I feel secure with my pain management and care in his hands
May 14, 2025
Dr. Cao is wonderful. He shows empathy and concern for what I have to say. I always look forward to visiting him.
May 13, 2025
David Cao was very pleasant. He introduced himself when he came in. He asked questions and listened to my answers. He answered all my questions.
May 12, 2025
Yes, Dr. Cao, very gentle, very kind, listened to my concerns and joking and laugh. And I have a good, nice talking with him. He listens to me. I'm talking and talking and he listens and smiles and gives a patience. Yes, I feel good talking with him. Thank you very much.
May 09, 2025
He is very brief, however he DID help me with his treatment of my pain.
May 05, 2025
Everything is fine, thank you.
May 02, 2025
This provider should be more tactful in discussing or relaying new information or updates with patients. Especially not truly listening to a patient's side and sounding more accusatory towards the patient.
April 29, 2025
The doctor treats me as a patient excellent. Perfect. Excellent.
April 17, 2025
Dr. Cao has really helped me with my back pain.
April 16, 2025
Extra thanks for (name removed) (medical assistant)
April 15, 2025
Excellent work, PIH. But you could stop charging people for parking. Have a good day.
April 14, 2025
Yes, hello, this is (PHI removed) and my doctor is David Cao. We sent my medication to the pharmacy and now they're questioning about it and I'm in pain and I need my medicine. So I would like for when you give me a prescription, prescribe my prescription and send it there, I'll be able to get it without any problems. This is (PHI removed) and my number is (PHI removed). Thank you. Give me a call. Have a nice day. Thank you.
April 14, 2025
Yes, David Cao has been my doctor for a while and he's always been a good doctor. And his people working in the offices are right there, too. They're all perfect.
April 11, 2025
Yes, this is (PHI removed) I want to, you guys know I am very happy with Dr. David. He always put attention to what I said and helped me a lot with my pain. He is the best, the best doctor I have ever had in my whole life. Thank you.
April 10, 2025
PIH treat you with respect and courtesy and all phases of their emergency services and anything else you may need
March 31, 2025
He is a knowledgable and kind provider with expertise I trust.
March 31, 2025
They treated me very well and quickly.
March 28, 2025
David is amazing. I've been going to him for about 10 years and the nurse's staff was amazing, kind and so gentle with me and my autistic child.
March 27, 2025
Seeing Dr. Cao was the most wonderful experience we've had. It's the best doctor I've ever had. He is a very, very good doctor.
March 26, 2025
So I'd like to speak for David Cao. He is my provider and they always get me in. They always have very appointments available. I would give it a 10 out of 10. And just a very, very good provider. I would recommend him to family members and other people as well. Spends enough time, if not more, with the patient, always attentive and listens to what we have to say and is a very great, great provider. Five-star provider.
March 26, 2025
Everything, the service that I get there is wonderful. I'm very happy with my doctor. Everyone is wonderful and I'm very happy about everything. Thank you so much.
March 25, 2025
My appointment with David Cao was very pleasant and he did listen to what I had to say and I'm blessed to have him as a doctor. Thank you.
March 21, 2025
David listened to me and answered my questions in a way I could understand
March 19, 2025
That everything The staff is very friendly.
March 17, 2025
Hi, I'm sorry I made a mistake on the questions one and two. Yeah, he was definitely great. Okay, I pressed the wrong keys. Thank you. He's a great doctor. Bye-bye.
March 17, 2025
Dr. CAO is very professional, the best, thank you very much.
March 13, 2025
He is a great doctor and listens to me. He always spends time to listen to what I have to say and gives me great information. Great doctor!!
March 11, 2025
Doctor is great, Dr. David Cao. Staff sometimes, especially when the stuff was going on with the NIC, is not very tentative, not very considerate, and just attitudes. I understand that situation was hard for all of us, and the staff needs to understand that from the start that we are the patients. They need to be understanding and respectful to the patients because it is a rough situation (INAUDIBLE) patients attitudes of understanding where the patient is coming from. It's very
March 10, 2025
I was satisfied with the care I got from the dr. He was very concerning and explained what I needed to know. The staff were friendly and helpful also.
March 03, 2025
I'm very happy with my doctors and PIH !!! Thank you
February 26, 2025
I just want to give an extra thanks to Dr. Cao. He was very respectful, understanding, explained well. I had a good experience with him. This is the second time I'm seeing him. And I just really appreciate his medical advice. Thank you.
February 25, 2025
Dr. Cao and his staff, they're very, very good and very polite and they treat you with a lot of respect and manner, even the front desk. That's all of my comments. Thank you.
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