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David C. Dries
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 221 reviews )

David C. Dries, MD

Languages spoken: English, German, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Ophthalmology
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
  • 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

    American Board of Ophthalmology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 221 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

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

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    December 17, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thank you to the good doctor who treated my son. [TRANSLATED]

    December 10, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Doctor Dries does excellent work. He is very kind and makes fun noises to help the eye exam fun and engaging for my daughter. He listens cares and explains what's the next best steps to help our daughter's vision succeed to the best outcome. I highly recommend Doctor Dries .

    November 22, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Knowledgeable, not in a hurray, personable

    November 15, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Dries is amazing

    November 14, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Professional, on time, listened to my questions and gave me great answers and solutions.

    November 12, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Dries has always made sure that we fully understand the whole process. He also helps us understand what types of things that we could be doing to help in our daughters care at home. He walks us through every step, and makes sure we don't leave there without having a staff member demonstrate to us on the best way to deliver the care at home.

    November 11, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very good service [TRANSLATED]

    October 25, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Doctor Dries shows he cares about my son's vision by explaining what could happen if my son didn't wear his glasses. It would be blindness. Thank you so much Dr. Dries.

    October 23, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    1 of the Best

  • 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 -Professor (Clinical)
    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
    Residency Ophthalmology - University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Honors Molecular Biology/German Literature - University of Wisconsin B.S.