Dr. Shelly Rae Dawson, MD

Dr. Shelly Dawson is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Virginia. With 24 years of experience in family medicine, she provides comprehensive healthcare services for patients of all ages. Dr. Dawson speaks Spanish and Korean, enabling her to care for diverse patient populations in their preferred languages.

Dr. Dawson practices at multiple locations throughout the Monterey Peninsula region, including Marina, Salinas, and Monterey, California. She is affiliated with Salinas Valley Health Medical Center and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Her clinical expertise includes treating obesity and weight management concerns in both adults and children. She also provides preventive care services such as tuberculosis screening and COVID-19 testing to help keep her patients healthy.