Thao studied at Melbourne University and graduated with Distinction. She has been practicing over 13 years, including experience in a GP clinic and laser eye clinic.
She has also volunteered in Sri Lanka and Papua New Guinea providing eye care for disadvantaged communities.
Thao has special interests in therapeutic prescribing and ocular disease, especially cataracts, diabetes and glaucoma. She is bilingual (English and Vietnamese) and is a qualified Ocular Medicines Prescriber.
In her spare time, Thao practices yoga and barre. She enjoys watching her children play league basketball.