Bellevue Eye Medical Center: Cataract Ophthalmologist in ...
Optometry • Berkeley, CA
About
Bellevue Eye Medical Center, Inc. is a small Berkeley, California-based medical practice specializing in eye disease care, including cataract and lens implant surgery led by ophthalmologist Leonardo Dacanay, MD. The clinic provides thorough evaluations, treatment guidance, and prescriptions for glasses or contacts to improve vision-related quality of life. Key details: - Location: Berkeley, CA (multiple Berkeley offices) - Services: Medical and surgical eye care (cataract/lens implant surgery) - Lead physician: Leonardo Dacanay, MD - Contact: concerns@bellevueeye.com; 510-488-6767 - Workforce: 2 employees - Website: bellevueeye.com - Notable stats: monthly visits ~1,789; average pages/visit ~1.9 If you’re specifically seeking a cataract ophthalmologist in Berkeley, Bellevue Eye Medical Center appears to offer cataract surgery with Dr. Dacanay and related pre/post-care. Consider contacting them for appointment availability and detailed cataract treatment options.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
1936 University Ave #112, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What services does Bellevue Eye Medical Center provide?
Specializes in the surgical and medical care of eye disease; helps diagnose and care for various eye conditions; does not offer prescriptions for glasses/contacts.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- MapQuest: Generally positive, though numerical averages vary across platforms (57 on MapQuest)
Patients praise
- Dr. Dacanay is highly regarded as a surgeon and doctor
- professional, thorough, and knowledgeable care
- positive patient experiences with cataract surgery and glaucoma treatment
- improved office management and efficiency reported by some patients
Common complaints
- past reports of poor front office service
- lack of specific urgent care/emergency eye services
"Dr Dacanay is a brilliant, knowledgeable, efficient surgeon and a warm, friendly, collaborative doctor."
— Yelp review highlight"He did my husband's cataract surgery (both eyes)... then mine. Affable, personable, super intelligent & warm---Of course, he's respected by other MD's too."
— Berkeley Parents Network recommendationSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Berkeley Eye Doctor Partners With Space Center Houston On ISS Research — Dec 17, 2025
- Madeline Yung, MD - Ophthalmology | UCSF Health — Mar 11, 2026
- Yvonne Ou, MD - Glaucoma | UCSF Health — Apr 8, 2026
- Dr. Nicole J. Sim, OD - Optometrist in Albany, CA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Judy I. Ou, MD - Ophthalmologist in Fremont, CA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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