Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Ophthalmology*

Munster, IN

Accepting new patients

44 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Munster, IN. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Meharry Medical College and is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital. Dr. Dawson, completed a residency at Howard University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Dawson an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Dawson works at Practice in Munster, IN with other offices in Tinley Park, IL and Chicago, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Dawson's Office Locations

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Ticho Eye Associates
9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H, Munster, IN 46321 Directions (219) 249-0098
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Ticho Eye Associates
18210 La Grange Rd Ste 210, Tinley Park, IL 60487 Directions (708) 640-1829
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9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H, Munster, IN 46321 Directions (708) 873-0088
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Illinois Eye Institute
3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Directions (312) 225-6200
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D J Dawson MD Inc.
8256 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Directions (219) 836-2770

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Ophthalmology
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Years of Experience

44 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

NPI Number

1013992411

Education & Certifications

Residency

Howard University Hospital

Medical Education

Meharry Medical College

Undergraduate School

University of Southern California

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

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Is Dr. Derek Dawson, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Dawson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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Dr. Dawson accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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What practice does Dr. Derek Dawson, MD work with?

Dr. Dawson works at Practice in Munster, IN with other offices in Tinley Park, IL and Chicago, IL. View the full addresses on Dr. Dawson’s profile.

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Dr. Dawson speaks Spanish.

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7 patients have reviewed Dr. Dawson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Dawson.

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Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Overview of Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Dr. Dawson's Office Locations

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