Dr. Leonardo Dacanay, MD
Ophthalmology
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Office Address
1936 UNIVERSITY AVE 112, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Leonardo Dacanay
Dr. Leonardo Dacanay is a board-certified ophthalmologist and the founder and director of Bellevue Eye Medical Center in downtown Berkeley, California. He earned his MD from UCLA and completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute, one of the nation's top-ranked eye programs. Dr. Dacanay specializes in refractive cataract surgery and eyelid procedures, and he is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Seton Medical Center. His multilingual practice serving the diverse East Bay community, combined with over two decades of comprehensive ophthalmologic experience, establishes him as a trusted Qualified Medical Evaluator for vision-related workers' compensation cases.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD — UCLA School of Medicine
- Ophthalmology Residency — Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA
Hospital & Practice Affiliations
- Bellevue Eye Medical Center (Founder/Director)
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- AHMC Seton Medical Center
- California Pacific Medical Center
Areas of Specialization
Languages Spoken
About Ophthalmology QME Evaluations
Ophthalmology QME evaluations assess work-related eye injuries and vision loss, including chemical burns, foreign body injuries, retinal detachment, and occupational exposure-related conditions. The evaluating ophthalmologist determines visual acuity loss, visual field defects, and permanent impairment.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Alameda County
Dr. Leonardo Dacanay serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Leonardo Dacanay evaluate as a QME?
As a Ophthalmology QME, Dr. Leonardo Dacanay evaluates workers' compensation cases involving refractive cataract surgery, eyelid surgery. Each evaluation includes a comprehensive record review, clinical examination, and a detailed report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides 5th Edition (2001).
Where is Dr. Leonardo Dacanay's office located?
Dr. Leonardo Dacanay's office is located at 1936 UNIVERSITY AVE 112, Berkeley, CA 94704. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Alameda County.
What are Dr. Leonardo Dacanay's board certifications?
Dr. Leonardo Dacanay holds the following board certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Leonardo Dacanay's education and training background?
Dr. Leonardo Dacanay's training includes: MD — UCLA School of Medicine; Ophthalmology Residency — Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in ophthalmology workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Leonardo Dacanay have?
Dr. Leonardo Dacanay has approximately 23 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified ophthalmology physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Leonardo Dacanay speak?
Dr. Leonardo Dacanay speaks English and Spanish and Tagalog and Mandarin. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
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