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Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Derek Dawson, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Munster, IN
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD works in Munster, IN as an Ophthalmologist and has 44 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1980. Dr. Dawson completed a residency at Howard University Hospital. At present, Dr. Dawson has received an average rating of 3.3 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. They are affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Dawson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Dawson practices at Practice in Munster, IN and has additional offices in Tinley Park, IL and Chicago, IL.

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  • MediBlue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)-IN
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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Locations

  1. 1 Ticho Eye Associates
    9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H, Munster, IN 46321
  2. 2 Ticho Eye Associates
    18210 La Grange Rd Ste 210, Tinley Park, IL 60487
  3. 3 Office
    9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H, Munster, IN 46321
  4. 4 Illinois Eye Institute
    3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
  5. 5 D J Dawson MD Inc.
    8256 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN 46321

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Mar 07, 2019
Dr. Dawson is AMAZING!!!!!! The staff is also very warm and professional....my daughter came in and was a patient, she’s a teenager and has an ulcer in her right cornea... Dr. Dawson made sure she was very comfortable and has worked with not only my daughter but also myself to get my daughter back to great health. We TRULY appreciate him and his staff....I will recommend to EVERYONE... THANKS AGAIN
Neetra Scott in IN — Mar 07, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Meharry Medical College
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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  • Howard University Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Dawson accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Dawson accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Dawson speaks Spanish. See Dr. Dawson's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Dawson has a star rating of 3.3/5 and has been reviewed 7 times.

Dr. Dawson is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Dawson has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 44 years.

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