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Dr. Leland Dao, DO

Concierge Integrative Medicine physician, Santa Monica, CA

The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine

Dr. Leland Dao is an osteopathic physician at The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine.

1234 6th St, Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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About Dr. Dao

He earned a biochemistry degree with a minor in visual arts at the University of California at San Diego. He received his osteopathic degree in 1992 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. He did his internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin Family Medicine Program and his residency at the University of Hawaii Family Medicine Program.

He has served as Medical Director for the World Surf League's Hawaii Triple Crown of Surfing for 22 years. He has cared for touring professional surf athletes in Australia, Japan, Tahiti, South Africa, California, France, Ireland and Mexico. His care combines sports medicine with osteopathic manipulation.

He also treats patients with Botox for excessive sweating, migraines, muscular disorders and some bladder and bowel disorders. He blends osteopathic training in the musculoskeletal system with prevention and attention to how lifestyle and environment affect well-being. Dr. Dao is a founding member of the Los Angeles Foil Club, a hydrofoiling group.

Membership and fees

The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine offers a concierge wellness program. The practice requires payment up front.

Services

Sports medicine Osteopathic manipulation Botox treatments Care for surf athletes
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Education and credentials

Degree
DO
College
University of California at San Diego
Medical school
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (now Western University of Health Sciences)
Internship
Medical College of Wisconsin Family Medicine Program
Residency
University of Hawaii Family Medicine Program
NPI
1346307097

Location

1234 6th St, Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Invented the Cleanblade Surgical device during medical school
Developed the patented SUPER Tennis Elbow Brace, a device for treating tennis elbow

Media and books

Appeared in a cameo in the Universal Pictures movie Blue Crush and is known as the North Shore Surf Doc

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Questions patients ask

How does payment work at Dr. Dao's practice?

The practice requires payment up front.

Where did Dr. Dao train?

He received his osteopathic degree in 1992 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He did his internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin Family Medicine Program and his residency at the University of Hawaii Family Medicine Program.

Does Dr. Dao offer telehealth?

The practice offers telehealth services.

Does Dr. Dao offer sports medicine?

Yes, he provides sports medicine combined with osteopathic manipulation.

Where is Dr. Dao's office?

Dr. Dao practices at The Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine.

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