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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
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My daughter went to Dr. Dawson to have a stye removed, Dr. Dawson never removed the stye from her eye, after I called the office to inform the staff of the stye still being there he had his staff to tell me he had to refer her to someone else because his machine wasn't working, I was very dissatisfied with the level of care and/or service I received considering a physician with pride or care would have called me personally if he cared about his pts. I had to take my daughter to Illinois to receive the same procedure she was suppose to receive at Dr. Dawson office. Not only did I get refered to collections I got billed for services he never performed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 13, 2019
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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
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Neetra Scott in IN – Mar 07, 2019
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The office employees are incompetent. They tried to double charge me, told me incorrectly what my insurance would cover, lost the receipt for my payment, ordered my glasses incorrectly, lost my glasses order, and didn't call when there were insurance issues - they waited until I came in to ask me for double what I originally paid. The doctor didn't check my eye health and I wasn't given trial contacts to make sure the prescription was correct before ordering. Save your sanity, go elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Hammond, IN – Sep 15, 2018
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Dr. Derek Dawson is absolutely "AMAZING"! I accidentally cut my cornea with an envelope and was experiencing severe discomfort! A well known doctor in Chicago was unable to resolve my issue. Dr. Dawson, who mind you is up to date on ALL of the latest techniques, told me that we were going to try a new procedure which I am confident will cure your problem! It completely alleviated my discomfort and my eye has been pain free for over 20 years. Simply, THE BEST!!!!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others 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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Ticho Eye Associates9610 N Centennial Dr Munster, IN 46321
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Ticho Eye Associates18210 La Grange Rd Tinley Park, IL 60487
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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
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Practice

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

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