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Lindsay E. Dawson, M.D.
Washington Eye Surgeons and Physicians
Ophthalmology
Chevy Chase, MD
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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5.0
834 Ratings
374 Comments
Dr. Lindsay E. Dawson, M.D. is a fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon. She provides general ophthalmic care to patients in the Washington, DC area, with a focus on the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of glaucoma. She received her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her training with a one-year glaucoma fellowship at the Duke Eye Center.
5.0
834 Ratings
374 Comments
Dr. Lindsay E. Dawson, M.D. is a fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon. She provides general ophthalmic care to patients in the Washington, DC area, with a focus on the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of glaucoma. She received her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her training with a one-year glaucoma fellowship at the Duke Eye Center.
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Washington Eye Physicians and Surgeons
5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 950
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dr. Lindsay E. Dawson, M.D. is a fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon. She provides general ophthalmic care to patients in the Washington, DC area, with a focus on the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of glaucoma. She performs many of the latest minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), while also offering traditional surgeries and laser treatment. She also performs cataract surgery, utilizing advanced technologies such as the femtosecond laser and premium intraocular lenses, when appropriate, to help manage astigmatism and presbyopia.
Dr. Dawson was born and raised in New York. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. She then went on to complete her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She remained in Philadelphia for her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her training with a one-year glaucoma fellowship at the Duke Eye Center.
She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the National Medical Association (NMA), the American Glaucoma Society (AGS), and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
Outside of work, Dr. Dawson enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys being outdoors, cycling, baking, and DIY projects.
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A highly skilled surgeon who did my cataract surgery leaving absolutely no problems or undesirable side-effects. Did comprehensive analysis of my eyes throughout. Extremely pleasing and easy to work with.
Superb
Dr Dawson provides excellent service. It’s always a pleasure to see her. She is very thorough of which I am very appreciative. I feel confident being under her care.
She is absolutely the very best physician with the greatest chairside manner!!
Professional, well informed, personable.
Very professional and a quiet confidence.
She took time to explain the results of my eyes exams and to plan the next steps. Very competitive while being very polite. Thank you Dr. Dawson
She is smart, helpful, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. She’s a very, very good doctor.
She was very accommodating, thorough, patient, and intelligent, I am so Happy I am using her as my Doctor!!!
Dr. Dawson is very thorough, takes such good care of my eyes, and is transparent.