Kimberley Cao, MD

Kimberley Cao, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist specializing in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. She provides care for patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Cao’s passion for medicine began in kindergarten when a pediatrician visited her classroom. Captivated by how doctors could help people heal and make a meaningful dierence, her early fascination grew into a calling to care for others during their most vulnerable moments. A career in health care allowed Dr. Cao to combine science, compassion, and problem-solving to make an impact every day. Dr. Cao earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, where she also completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care fellowship. She finished her training as chief fellow in the program and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cao has served as the program director for the University of South Florida’s pulmonary and critical care fellowship program and has authored numerous medical publications.

In her free time, Dr. Cao enjoys reading, exercising, photography, pottery, trying new restaurants, fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding.

Dr. Cao is committed to our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ by caring for her patients like family. Her approach to care is grounded in compassion, clear communication and clinical excellence, and she believes in shared decisionmaking, ensuring every patient understands their diagnosis and treatment options.