Summary

Dr. John Dawson is an ophthalmologist with four decades of experience treating conditions affecting the eyes and vision. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Health System. This extensive training foundation has supported his 41-year career focused on comprehensive eye care. Dr. Dawson provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Dawson practices at multiple locations throughout Tennessee, including Sevierville, Powell, and Knoxville, with affiliations at Leconte Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He specializes in treating serious eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and posterior vitreous detachment. His expertise includes advanced procedures like retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and anti-VEGF treatment for various retinal disorders. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 41 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John T Dawson has 4 locations

East Tennessee Eye Surgeons Pc

744 Middle Creek Rd Ste 200Sevierville, TN 37862
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

East Tennessee Eye Surgeons Pc

7800 Conner RdPowell, TN 37849
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Eye Surgery Center Of Knoxville

7739 Dannaher DrPowell, TN 37849
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. John T Dawson, MDDr. Jonathan Webster Sowell, MDDr. James Howard Miller, MDDr. Daryl Lee Mcdaniel, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.6 
4.4 
4.2 
41 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Sevierville , TNKNOXVILLE , TNKnoxville , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John T Dawson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John T Dawson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John T Dawson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta UniversityGraduated in 1985

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. John Dawson affiliated with?
Dr. John Dawson is affiliated with Leconte Medical Center.
Does Dr. John Dawson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Dawson accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. John Dawson speak?
Dr. John Dawson speaks English.
Is Dr. John Dawson accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. John Dawson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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