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Dr. Virgil Dawson, MD

Dr. Virgil Dawson, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Virgil Dawson, MD is a family medicine physician in Orlando, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with UCF Lake Nona Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (33 reviews)
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Dr. Dawson is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Dawson specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Dawson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dawson

4.4

33 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Feb 20, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
joe b kissimmee – Aug 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cherril McMillian – Sep 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kenneth Battles – Jun 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Keith W – Feb 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Terry R in Orlando, FL – Jun 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jerilyn Consla in Oviedo Fl – Apr 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Altamonte Springs, FL – Nov 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Viviana in Longwood, FL – Dec 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Virgil Dawson is board certified in family medicine and sees patients age 16 and up. Prior to joining UCF Health, he owned and practiced at Longwood Family Medicine in Longwood, FL, for 26 years.Dr. Dawson earned his M.D. from the Medical College...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University - Electrical Engineering

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Dawson is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UCF Lake Nona Hospital

      6700 Lake Nona Blvd
      Orlando, FL 32827

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality