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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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    Patient Comments

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    October 10, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Top notch provider

    October 04, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Que puedo decir si tuve que esperar mucho para verlo y salir 3 minutos después

    September 28, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Very professional!

    July 19, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Dries is caring and thoughtful. He always takes his time when he examines our son. We have been seeing him since 2015 and we will continue to see him.

    July 17, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Professional and concerned

    June 13, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Dries and his staff fit my child in urgently and Dr. Dries was very concerned about the situation and thoroughly examined my son to make sure he was absolutely okay. He listened to me and explained everything he was looking for and assured me that he will recover well.

    June 07, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Dries is a great doctor!

    June 06, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Escucha al paciente, explica para que uno entienda la condicio?n y las alternativas de tratamiento. Es amable, respetuoso y jocoso. Tiene tanto conocimiento en su campo que transmite confianza y tranquilidad al paciente.

    May 30, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Dries is amazing with toddlers . I don't know how he does it.he is able to do an eye exam while making it fun

  • 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.