Dr. Derek J. Dawson M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Derek J. Dawson M.D.

Ophthalmologist

8256 Hohman Avenue Munster Indiana, 46321

About

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

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

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

Dr. Derek J. Dawson M.D.'s Practice location

8256 Hohman Avenue -
Munster, Indiana 46321
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New patients: 219-836-2770

8256 HOHMAN AVE -
MUNSTER, IN 46321
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New patients: 219-836-2770
Fax: 219-836-0438

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FRANCISCAN HEALTH HAMMONDl

5454 HOHMAN AVE HAMMOND IN 46320

Head north on Hohman Avenue 2.6 mi
Turn left 138 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

901 MACARTHUR BLVD MUNSTER IN 46321

Head south on Hohman Avenue 5011 ft
Turn left onto Ridge Road 3708 ft
Turn right onto Calumet Avenue 4083 ft
Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard 986 ft
Turn left 221 ft
Turn left 94 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

FRANCISCAN HEALTH MUNSTERl

701 SUPERIOR AVE MUNSTER IN 46321

Head south on Hohman Avenue 5011 ft
Turn left onto Ridge Road 3708 ft
Turn right onto Calumet Avenue 1.7 mi
Turn right onto Superior Avenue 819 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right