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Locations of David Lee Dawson, MD

Biography


David L. Dawson, MD is an experienced board-certified vascular surgeon practicing in Temple. He provides comprehensive vascular care that includes endovascular (minimally invasive) procedures, open surgical procedures, and non-surgical management ... of vascular diseases. His professional interests include the management of peripheral artery disease (focused on preserving limbs and improving function), aortic aneurysms, cerebrovascular disease, vascular imaging, non-invasive diagnostic testing and complex vascular disease. In addition to his direct patient care role at Baylor Scott & White, he is the hospital’s Surgical Quality Officer.


Dr. Dawson’s career includes service in the Air Force (retired at the rank of colonel); scientific and leadership roles (he has authored over 100 articles in medical journals, book chapters, and other professional media); and medical education. He currently serves as editor-in-chief of the Journal for Vascular Ultrasound.


He was recognized by the Society for Vascular Surgery as a distinguished fellow, and he is member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, Society for Vascular Medicine, Society for Vascular Ultrasound, Texas Surgical Society, American Venous Forum, and the Texas Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.


Outside of work, Dr. Dawson enjoys outdoor activities, community service and traveling.


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Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Medical School: MD, University of Southern California (1985)
Residency: General Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center (1990)
Fellowship: Vascular Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center (1992)
Certifications
Vascular Surgery- American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Patient Ratings (128)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.8 overall patient satisfaction
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4.8
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.8
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4.8
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Patient Comments (67)

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Patients appreciate

Dr. David Dawson receives consistently outstanding praise from patients across multiple key areas. Patients most frequently commend his exceptional communication skills, noting that he takes time to explain medical conditions and test results in clear, understandable terms that put them at ease. His interpersonal qualities are repeatedly highlighted, with patients describing him as personable, kind, caring, empathetic, and possessing a wonderful sense of humor. Patients particularly appreciate that he is an excellent listener who demonstrates genuine concern for their wellbeing, never rushes appointments, and creates a comfortable environment where they feel heard. His medical knowledge and expertise are consistently praised, especially regarding complex conditions like AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) and FMD (fibromuscular dysplasia). The professional and caring nature of his staff also receives positive mentions.

Patients also share

The reviews reveal minimal areas for improvement, as the overwhelming majority of feedback is highly positive with ratings consistently at or near 5.0 stars. The few reviews with slightly lower ratings (in the 4.0-4.7 range) offer limited specific criticism, with most simply stating "was good" or "satisfied" without elaborating on concerns. No recurring complaints or patterns of dissatisfaction emerge from the review set. The lack of detailed negative feedback suggests that while there may be occasional room for minor improvements, patients are not identifying significant or consistent problems with Dr. Dawson's care.

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