Severine Zhengyan Cao, MD
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Dr. Severine Cao, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, provides medical dermatology patient care to patients of all ages at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Cao leads the U-M Skin of Color Clinic at the U-M Ypsilanti Health Center, where she specializes in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders affecting patients with melanated skin Dr. Cao also provides dermatology consultation within the Michigan Medicine hospitals and emergency department.
Dr. Cao is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. She completed her preliminary year internship in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, and her dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, where she served as co-chief resident in her final year. Dr. Cao joined the U-M Dermatology faculty in September 2022.
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Dermatology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 1 Reception B
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5314Get Directions -
Dermatology Clinic | Ypsilanti Health Center 300 W Michigan Ave Ste 4000
Level 4 Reception C
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-5443Get Directions -
Dermatology Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2350
Lobby H
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Clinical characteristics and management of common inpatient dermatology conditions, innovative strategies for dermatology medical education
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January 15, 2026 - "Dr. Cao is excellent!"
December 11, 2025 - "Dr. Cao's expertise is only outmatched by her ability to clearly communicate my options and how it will impact me. [...] Dr. Cao continues to question other options, seek multi-disciplinary review, and always keeps me in the loop. Her empathy, kindness, and expertise is greatly appreciated."
December 4, 2025 - "Dr Cao was phenomenal - extremely kind, reassuring and understanding. She made me feel heard and showed care for my concerns. I would highly recommend her to others, and would gladly return to visit with her specifically again."
November 5, 2025 - "Excellent care by Dr. Cao. She went out of the way to make sure I was comfortable. Very kind."
October 13, 2025 - "Dr. Cao was sharp, well informed, and confirmed my concerns."
October 8, 2025 - "Dr. Cao was so great. Efficient and listened to my questions/concerns. She was helpful in guiding me in when to return for further visits. So great."
October 1, 2025 - "Dr. Cao was excellent!"
September 23, 2025 - "Dr. Cao is a compassionate, skilled dermatologist."
September 3, 2025 - "Dr Cao was so kind. She really listened to me. She made me very comfortable and did a thorough job."
July 15, 2025 - "Dr Cao was awesome. It was a very thorough exam !! and she explained everything in a way that I could understand!!!!"
