David C. Dries,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, German, Spanish
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.
Clinical Locations
801-213-3200
Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric Ophthalmology801-581-2352
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology National Board of Medical Examiners |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.6/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.5/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
This doctor has horrible communication skills. As soon as he came in the room he made a statement "your daughter failed the test but we know there isn't disease causing her sight issues." What was he talking about? What test? The pictures on the screen that he had just shown my daughter? I said "I am sorry I am confused, what test did she fail?" Apparently he was talking about the test at her regular pediatrician. It would have been great if he could have spoken in a complete sentence and make sense. He said the same phrase twice "thank you I couldn't do this without you." Which is totally ridiculous and something he apparently just says this to parents multiple times a day. I will not ever come back to to this doctor. After he left the room the nurse said "let me clarify what he said because I could tell there was some confusion." Why did I just make a special visit to this provider to have his nurse have to interpret what he was saying? Absolutely asinine.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Awesome doctor, will use him for all my children now
UofU Patient
July 05, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Dries was awesome with our difficult 2 yr old. He definitely knows how to interact with kids of all ages/abilities.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
professional, very clear and understanding
UofU Patient
March 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
My son has seen this doctor before. On this visit he seemed very different. I'm concerned my son did not get the thorough eye exam he needed; it took about seven (7) minutes. He asked my son to identify letters. My son doesn't know all his letters. When I tried to tell the doc, he silenced me. I'm considering finding a different pediatric ophthalmologist for a second opinion. Very sad experience.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Dries is very nice and good with kids, he explains any issues well and is reassuring.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Dreiss and staff have been wonderful every time I have come and I would highly recommend them!
UofU Patient
January 19, 2021
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
The team was professional and competent. I don't grade at 5 for basic service, only for exceptional and beyond the normal service.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Dries is and always has been amazing. He operated on our little girl when she was 4 months old. She's now a happy, healthy, and thriving 9 year old. when we first met Dr. Dries, we were first time parents, scared of our little baby needing surgery. Dr. Dries assured us she was in great hands. We love Dr. Dries!
UofU Patient
November 22, 2020
MORAN EYE CENTER
I was grateful for the on-call doctor during the night.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Both the tech and Dr were super easy to talk to and made it a nice experience
UofU Patient
May 31, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Dries is amazing, he takes care of my kids like they were his own!
UofU Patient
May 01, 2020
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Not quite the same as in person but we both felt like it was a successful visit all things considered.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
Dr Dries is pleasant and always asks if he has answered all of my questions.
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.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology National Board of Medical Examiners |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Fellow, 1997 |
| Residency | University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine Ophthalmology Resident, 1996 |
| Internship | Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine Intern, 1993 |
| Professional Medical | University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 1992 |
| Undergraduate | University of Wisconsin Honors Molecular Biology/German Literature B.S., 1987 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Adesina OO, Zaugg BE, Dries DC, Palmer CA, Patel BCK (2016). Undifferentiated Nonrhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Orbit. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 33(3), e57-e60.
- Dries D, Baca K, Truss L, Dobin S (2003). Interstitial deletion of 13q and a 13;X chromosome translocation results in partial trisomy 13 and bilateral retinoblastoma. Ophthalmic Genet, 24(3), 175-80.
- Dries D, Mohammad SF, Woodward SC, Nelson RM (1992). The influence of harvesting technique on endothelial preservation in saphenous veins. J Surg Res, 52(3), 219-25.