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David C. Dries
( out of 142 reviews )

David C. Dries, MD

Languages spoken: English, German, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Ophthalmology
Salt Lake City
801-581-2352
  • David Dries, MD, is board certified in ophthalmology and competed a special pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship. He is currently an associate clinical professor and has 21 years of experience in academic medicine. He has been involved with research on the genetic basis of eye diseases in children, retinopathy of prematurity and amblyopia. Dr. Dries received his B.S. in Honors Molecular Biology and German Literature at the University of Wisconsin and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine.

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    Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 142 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    August 23, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Very good with children, knows what he is doing.

    August 12, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    El doctor es muy amable y se toma el tiempo para explicar el problema de mi hijo, habla espaol gracias Dr Dries

    August 12, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    His knowledge level and ability to relate to me as a patient is amazing. Also, his confidence and clarity made me feel better about the procedure.

    August 12, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Dries is amazing. I have full trust in him and appreciate his care, attention, and compassion.

    August 05, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Dries has always fully explained everything about the procedure he was going to perform, the risks involved, and the expected outcome.

    August 04, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Very knowledgeable and personable. I have complete fair in his diagnosis for me.

    May 28, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    El mejor doctor que he conocido , muy entregado a sus pacientes

    May 27, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    The doctor was very empathetic and his surgery fixed the problem

    May 26, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    El doctor muy amable y resolvio todas mis dudas con respecto a mi hija y el trato hacia ella fue muy divertido asi que mi hija tubo una buena ecperiencia.

  • David Dries, MD, is board certified in ophthalmology and competed a special pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship. He is currently an associate clinical professor and has 21 years of experience in academic medicine. He has been involved with research on the genetic basis of eye diseases in children, retinopathy of prematurity and amblyopia. Dr. Dries received his B.S. in Honors Molecular Biology and German Literature at the University of Wisconsin and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine.

    Get to know Dr. Dries by watching his profile.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Ophthalmology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Fellow
    Ophthalmology - University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital Intern
    Medicine - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Honors Molecular Biology/German Literature - University of Wisconsin B.S.
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