Dr. Derek J. Dawson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8256 Hohman Avenue Munster Indiana, 46321About
Dr. Derek Dawson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Munster, Indiana. 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
Meharry Medical College
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1980
Logan College of Chiropractic
Meharry Medical College 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor -
Awards
- Most Outstanding Resident Award at Howard University Hospital
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Internships
- Howard University Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
Clinical Excellence
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf
Favorite professional publications
- Ophthalmology
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