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About the doctors
Qiang Cao
ND, LAc
Meet Dr. Qiang Cao, a distinguished figure in the world of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, who serves as a respected professor at Bastyr University. Dr. Cao's journey began at the esteemed Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), renowned as one of China's premier TCM medical institutions. His exceptional talent earned him recognition as the top graduate, leading him to contribute his skills at the esteemed Shanghai Longhua University Hospital, a prominent TCM medical center.
With over a decade of experience as a TCM physician in China, Dr. Cao arrived in Seattle in 1987 to embark on a new chapter in his healing journey. Here, he achieved a remarkable feat by attaining a doctorate degree in Naturopathic medicine while co-founding the pioneering acupuncture program at Bastyr University. For more than 35 years, Dr. Cao has been an unwavering pillar of knowledge, sharing his expertise and overseeing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine at Bastyr University.
Dr. Cao's expansive wisdom traverses both Eastern and Western medical traditions. His mastery encompasses impeccable skills in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese nutrition. By seamlessly integrating Western medical assessment with traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis, Dr. Cao offers a holistic paradigm of healing. Employing a multifaceted approach that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and dietary recommendations, he addresses an array of concerns ranging from pain relief, stress management, and sport injuries to immune support, internal medicine, and cancer care. Dr. Cao's dedication extends even further as he passionately takes on complex cases that have challenged conventional treatments. If you find yourself grappling with chronic ailments that have eluded other medical avenues, Dr. Qiang Cao stands ready to offer his expertise and guidance.
With over a decade of experience as a TCM physician in China, Dr. Cao arrived in Seattle in 1987 to embark on a new chapter in his healing journey. Here, he achieved a remarkable feat by attaining a doctorate degree in Naturopathic medicine while co-founding the pioneering acupuncture program at Bastyr University. For more than 35 years, Dr. Cao has been an unwavering pillar of knowledge, sharing his expertise and overseeing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine at Bastyr University.
Dr. Cao's expansive wisdom traverses both Eastern and Western medical traditions. His mastery encompasses impeccable skills in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese nutrition. By seamlessly integrating Western medical assessment with traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis, Dr. Cao offers a holistic paradigm of healing. Employing a multifaceted approach that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and dietary recommendations, he addresses an array of concerns ranging from pain relief, stress management, and sport injuries to immune support, internal medicine, and cancer care. Dr. Cao's dedication extends even further as he passionately takes on complex cases that have challenged conventional treatments. If you find yourself grappling with chronic ailments that have eluded other medical avenues, Dr. Qiang Cao stands ready to offer his expertise and guidance.