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Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1980. He is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

8200 S King Dr Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 933-0276

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dawson specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dawson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dawson

3.3

7 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
43%
43%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Neetra Scott in IN – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hammond, IN – Sep 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Darla D. Williams in Highland, IN – Jan 20, 2017
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  • Ophthalmology

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  • Howard University Hospital Washington Dc

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • Meharry Medical College

    Medical School, 1980

  • University Of Southern California Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • Most outstanding Resident, 1984

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Locations

Practice

Chatham Optical and Physicians8200 S King Dr Chicago, IL 60619
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Office9610 N Centennial Dr Munster, IN 46321
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Practice

Illinois Eye Institute3241 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616
5

Practice

D J Dawson MD Inc.8256 Hohman Ave Munster, IN 46321
6

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St
    Chicago, IL 60617
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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