Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleLocations
- Medina Medical Office Building
- 970 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256
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- Brunswick Family Health Center
- 3574 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 2001
- Medical Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 1996
- Undergraduate: Miami University, 1992
Board Certifications
- General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2002
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
173 ratings, 40 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr Dawson is great! The hospital staff on the day of surgery was another story
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr.Dawson is the absolute best . She took time to address all my concerns I was having that day. I was only there for a consult on my gall bladder technically but was still experiencing pain in my lower stomach that hadn''t been resolved . She took time to examine me. She wanted to run some tests that could really determine my root cause of pain. She truly had concern for my pain. She didn''t have to do this as I was only there for gall bladder but she took time to look at the whole picture. She was very kind and caring. She has the best bedside manners of any doctor I have ever seen. I''m so thankful for Dr.Dawson !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr Dawson is a wonderful Dr I trust her very much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Dr Dawson has been amazing through out my care that started on November 15, 2025. I am truly blessed to have her as my surgeon & would highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Dr. Kristin Dawson is a very caring person and explained to me what she did during my surgery. She was helpful in answering all my questions. I liked her a lot and would recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr Dawson is awesome Her sincere caring and her skill set not only her surgical but her people skills Are excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Dawson, excellent and caring surgeon. Felt she would take excellent care of me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Dawson was fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
I have shared my great experiences at Cleveland Clinic in general & specific physicians & other staff, as well, with many friends, family & acquaintances.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Dawson and staff were awesome. Friendly yet professional and put me at ease during the entire process. Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Dawson has ALWAYS been top-notch in her care of me. She listens to me and never talks down to me or brushes me off. I feel she is honest & straightforward & gives me my options & their pros/cons. She makes me feel treat as a human being with feelings, not a number on her list of appointments that day. I am impressed with her talents as a surgeon but also appreciate that she comes across, not cold & clinical but as a warm & caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Dawson to friends and acquaintances
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
From the minute I meet Dr Dawson in the hospital she has been wonderful. She explained my diagnosis in detail even drawing a picture for me to understand. She then gave me a step by step plan. She was so caring I knew immediately I was in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
DR. Kristen Dawson was wonderful to us! Got in for surgery 1 week from first office consultation. She was personal, kind, and did great job explaining what to expect! The surgery went well! Thank you Dr!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I would highly recommend Dr Dawson to anyone needing a surgeon. She was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr Dawson was wonderful and thorough And pulled no punches which I really appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr Dawson is wonderful!! So glad she was my surgeon! Highly professional & caring. I highly recommend her!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Excellent experience with Dr. Dawson for my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Dawson is a very caring person. Explained everything completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr. Dawson was absolutely amazing!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr. Dawson was amazing!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Great experience. Dr Dawson is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr Dawson was awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Dawson was amazing. She made me feel right as ease and calm.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Dawson is professional, personable, timely, and caring. I am honored to have her take care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Setting this appointment was far easier than I imagined. I arrived ahead of time and the doctor was exactly on time. She was likable easy to understand and clearly described the procedure. I feel very confident in my future surgery and In Dr. Dawson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
I feel very comfortable with Dr. Dawson. She was explaining a very serious procedure for me and she put me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr Dawson was very carrying and VERY informative. Was very impressed with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
this was a last-minute discovery for me. Dr. Dawsons office got me in as soon as possible, which I greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
dr. Dawson took her time with me, explained everything and put my mind at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
This appointment was made With the urgency I felt was appropriate. That alone made me extremely likely to always recommend the Cleveland Clinic. The care and concern by Dr. Dawson and her staff would make me recommend her also
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Grateful for Dr. Dawson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
I appreciate the care and treatment provided by Dr. Dawson and her staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Exceptional staff. I am very satisfied how Dr. Dawson took care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
I would highly recommend Dr. Dawson and her staff. The Cleveland Clinic is extremely lucky to have her and her staff caring for patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
The BEST doctor/surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr Dawson was wonderful. Took time with me and made me feel like she cared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Dawson took my fear away by her reassurance everything would be ok for this surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
I would recommend Dr. Dawson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Kristian Dawson is the best doctor you have for general surgery and she has the big caring heart and truly cares about her patients and shows her kindness and compassion to her patients .