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Dr. Edward Diao, MD

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(Dr. Edward Diao, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: soft tissue tumor, hyaluronic acid joint injections (viscosupplementation), elbow surgery, and more.

80 Grand Avenue Floor 3
Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 238-1461

Dr. Edward Diao, MD is an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Edward Diao, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

450 Sutter Street Suite 910
San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 362-8880

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Sutter Health

80 Grand Avenue Floor 3
Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 238-1461

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Some issues Dr. Edward Diao, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA during 2012 were nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165
nerve block	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA during 2013 were nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
nerve block	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA during 2014 were nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
nerve block	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA during 2015 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	131
injections	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA during 2016 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	164
injections	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2016

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2017

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	133

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2018

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	158
injections	21
nerve block	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2019

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2020

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	156
injections	57
nerve block	26
removal of internal scar tissue	25
tendon surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA during 2022 were injections, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	178
injections	39
nerve block	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD in 2022

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Diao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Francisco, CA were upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery, injections and removal of internal scar tissue.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	150
injections	37
nerve block	21
removal of internal scar tissue	25
tendon surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD.

**Gender**
Female	53
Male	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	74
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	17
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Diao, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Diao, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Edward Diao, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward Diao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward Diao, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward Diao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA.

4.2

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Diao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$142,442 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $58,830	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $34,899	Variax $32,296	uhead $13,200	trauma navigation system $449	Other $2,769
Globus Medical, Inc.	$28,160 Distal Humerus Fracture System $21,424	Distal Tibia Plating $3,642	RISE $1,872	Proximal Humerus Plate $773	Clavical Fixation (16-186) $232	Other $218
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$9,835 Extremities New Product $541	Nexel Elbow $125	MCP Prosthesis $112	Custom Wrist Components $44	Biomet Orthopak $28	Other $8,985
Biomet Trauma, LLC	$7,721 Trauma $7,721
Exsomed Holding Company LLC	$7,383 INate $2,571	$4,811
Other	$4,890 AxoGuard Nerve Connector $1,274	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $565	XIAFLEX $478	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $153	VersaWrap $108	Other $2,312

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$166,434
Travel and Lodging	$25,375
Food and Beverage	$7,134
Education	$1,473
Gift	$15

Biography

Dr. Edward Diao's specialties are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in San Francisco, CA and Oakland, CA. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Diao's areas of expertise include the following: cancer surgery, elbow pain, and wrist fracture. His hospital/clinic affiliations include California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) and Brown and Toland Physicians. According to Brown and Toland Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact his office in San Francisco, CA. He studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Diao's residency was performed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Diao (or staff) is conversant in Mandarin. He also offers language support for Cantonese, French, and Filipino-speaking patients.