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Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. Derek Dawson, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Dawson graduated from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Dawson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital. At present, Dr. Dawson received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Dawson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Dawson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Dawson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Cataracts
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Progressive High Myopia
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Extraocular Tenotomy
Eyelid Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
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Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
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Chalazion
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Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Entropion
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Exophoria
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Periorbital Cellulitis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
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Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cyclocryotherapy
Diabetes Eye Care
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Photocoagulation
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • MediBlue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)-IN
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
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  • Tricare
  • Molina
  • Humana
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Open Access
  • WellCare
  • Medicaid of Indiana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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3.3
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1 Star (3)

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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
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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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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Internship

Internship
  • Howard University Hospital Washington Dc
    1981
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Dawson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dawson's profile.

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Derek Dawson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL

  • St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN