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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June 29, 2026 - "Dr Cao was very informative, kind, and helpful. She was understanding of my nervousness and eased my discomfort by telling me the game plan, and verbally describing things as she did them."
June 3, 2026 - "Very happy with my experience at the clinic [...] and with Dr Cao. Efficient yet obviously caring and professional work."
May 27, 2026 - "My condition has already shown improvement. Thank you, Dr Cao"
May 20, 2026 - "100% sticking with Dr Cao for care"
May 14, 2026 - "Dr. Cao was the first doctor to really listen to my concerns, and provide solutions that would help me more long term. She was very caring and understanding of my frustrations with my medical issue."
March 5, 2026 - "Dr. Cao was incredibly attentive and really listened to my concerns. I felt heard and really appreciated her patience."
March 4, 2026 - "Excellent. Dr. Cao epitomizes what I expect from Michigan Medicine. She was professional, friendly, engaging, affirming, all-around top-notch."
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."
