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Derek Dawson, MD, Ophthalmology, Munster, IN

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Ophthalmology Munster, IN

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease

D J Dawson, M.D. Sc

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  • Office

    801 MacArthur Blvd
    Munster, IN 46321
    Phone+1 708-873-0088

Summary

  • I am a board certified Ophthalmologist specializing in Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Refractive Surgery and Micro Invasive Glaucoma Surgery.

Education & Training

  • Howard University
    Howard UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1984
  • Howard University
    Howard UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • Meharry Medical College
    Meharry Medical CollegeClass of 1980
  • University of Southern California
    University of Southern CaliforniaBachelor's, 1973 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1980 - 1984
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2013
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
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