Dr. Edward Diao, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
501 W THIRD ST, Antioch, CA 94509
Phone
Counties Served
Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Edward Diao
Dr. Edward Diao is a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon and Professor Emeritus of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurovascular Surgery at UCSF, with over three decades of experience in hand and upper extremity surgery. He served as Chief of the Division of Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery at UCSF for 13 years and ran an NIH-funded basic science laboratory.
Education & Board Certifications
- Undergraduate: Harvard University (Magna Cum Laude, Highest Honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program
Languages Spoken
About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
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 Served Counties
Dr. Edward Diao serves workers' compensation cases in Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz 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. Edward Diao evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Edward Diao's office located?
Dr. Edward Diao's office is located at 501 W THIRD ST, Antioch, CA 94509. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 10 California counties including Contra Costa County.
What are Dr. Edward Diao's board certifications?
Dr. Edward Diao holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Edward Diao's education and training background?
Dr. Edward Diao's training includes: Undergraduate: Harvard University (Magna Cum Laude, Highest Honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology); Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Edward Diao have?
Dr. Edward Diao has approximately 40 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Edward Diao serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Edward Diao is available for QME evaluations in Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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