General Practitioner
FRACGP, PhD (Medicine), Master of Clinical Medicine (MMed), MBBS
Your Willoughby Doctor – Caring for You and Your Family
Dr Lei Cao is an experienced and compassionate General Practitioner and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). As part of the local team of Willoughby Doctors and Willoughby Family GPs, he is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised care to patients at Willoughby Medical Practice.
Dr Lei completed his primary medical degree and Master’s degree in China, followed by six years of physician training at two leading hospitals in Beijing. Driven by a passion for medicine and research, he earned his PhD in heart health at Macquarie University in 2014 and subsequently served as a post-doctoral fellow at the Heart Research Institute, University of Sydney.
With a diverse and comprehensive clinical background, Dr Lei has gained extensive experience across multiple healthcare settings. He spent four years at Hornsby Hospital working in emergency medicine, general medicine, and general/orthopaedic surgery, followed by four years as a rural GP in Bathurst and Forbes. For the past two years, he has been caring for the Hornsby and Willoughby communities as a dedicated family doctor.
Areas of Interest
Dr Lei’s key areas of clinical focus include:
- Early detection of serious medical conditions
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma)
- Preventive medicine and health assessments
- Mental health support
- Aged care services
- Workplace injury management and workers compensation
- Common skin procedures
A Willoughby Family GP Dedicated to Your Long-Term Health
As a caring member of the Willoughby Doctors, Dr Lei is committed to holistic, patient-centred care and ensures continuity of care for patients and their families. He provides thorough assessments, clear communication, personalised treatment plans, and proactive preventive health guidance. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, he delivers culturally sensitive care to the diverse Willoughby community.
Outside of medicine, Dr Lei enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through sports—reflecting his belief in a balanced, healthy lifestyle.