
Dr. John T Dawson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
930 E Emerald Ave Suite 510 Knoxville TN, 37917About
Dr. John Dawson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Dawson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dawson can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Dawson can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1985
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Practice At 930 E Emerald Ave Suite 510
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gary Norman Gitschlag M.D.2100 W Clinch Ave Knoxville TN 37916
- Dr. Tod Alan Mcmillan M.D.1124 E Weisgarber Rd Knoxville TN 37909
- Dr. Stephen Lee Perkins M.D.1124 E Weisgarber Rd Knoxville TN 37909
- Mr. Robert S Dotson M.D200 New York Ave Oak Ridge TN 37830
- Dr. Julie Ross Durand M.D.622 Smithview Dr Maryville TN 37803
- Dr. Steven L Sterling M.D.2607 Kingston Pike Knoxville TN 37919
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