Edward Diao MD

Edward Diao, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic hand surgeon specializing in conditions of the hand and upper extremity. He brings a strong academic foundation to patient care, having graduated magna cum laude with highest honors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Harvard University before earning his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Diao completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital through the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program, where he served as chief resident. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Roosevelt Hospital Hand Surgery Service in New York City. Dr. Diao is Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He previously served as Chief of the Division of Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery at UCSF Medical Center. His commitment to excellence in education and clinical practice has been recognized with honors including the New York Orthopaedic Hospital Award for Outstanding Achievement in Orthopaedic Surgery, a Resident Teacher of the Year Award, and a Cave Fellowship for research. In practice, Dr. Diao is known for thoughtful evaluation, clear communication, and meticulous surgical care.