About
Dr Jingyi Cao is a General Surgeon subspecialised in Head and Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology, with a focus in treating thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland diseases, as well as soft tissue tumours and advanced skin cancers.
Graduating from the University of Melbourne School of Medicine in 2010, Dr Cao went on to obtain her Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in 2019. She further specialised in Head and Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Westmead Hospital and the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead. She also obtained full membership to the Australian and New Zealand Endocrine Surgeons (ANZES) and the Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society (ANZHNCS).
Dr Cao was awarded a Master of Philosophy in Medicine by the University of Sydney in recognition of her clinical research efforts and thesis on the surgical management of secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism. She has ongoing clinical research interests in her subspecialty of Head and Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology, and in improving quality and safety of patient care.
An empathetic listener, Dr Cao is committed to patient-centred care and adopting the latest evidence-based surgical management for each of her patients. She offers consultations in both English and Mandarin and is known for her clear and effective communication with patients and referring doctors.
Dr Cao is also a qualified RACS CCrISP instructor and Clinical Examiner. She is actively involved in the supervision and training of surgical trainees, junior medical officers, and medical students. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her young family and travelling.
Interests include:
• Thyroid Surgery
• Parathyroid Surgery
• Neck Dissections
• Salivary Gland Tumours and Ductal Stones
• Advanced Skin Cancer (Melanoma and Non-Melanoma)
• Soft Tissue Tumours
• General and Laparoscopic Surgery
Interests
Parathyroid Surgery
Neck dissections
Salivary Gland Tumours and Ductal Stones
Advanced Skin Cancer (Melanoma and Non-Melanoma)
Soft Tissue Tumours
General and Laparoscopic Surgery