What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.96
Average wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
4.98
“Dr. Dawson and his staff were amazing. Very friendly, calm and listened to our concerns without any judgement. Very professional and knowledgeable and explained everything clearly to my daughter.”
Initials hiddenJuly 26, 2025
“Dr. Dawson articulated the issues very clearly on what the injury possibilities might be. We left with an understanding of what the future possibilities might be once further investigation through an MRI is done. It was a great choice to come. ”
Kori E.June 2, 2025
About Dr. Frank Dawson
* DR. DAWSON DOES NOT SEE PATIENTS OVER 21 YEARS OLD.*
If you’re a new patient, you may be receiving a call from the office prior to your appointment to collect additional information about you. If we’re not able to reach you prior to your appointment, we may have to reschedule!
Dr. Frank Dawson is a competent and caring Sports Medicine Specialist serving the community of Baltimore, MD. Dr. Dawson attended the University of Maryland, where he received his medical degree, and also completed his fellowship at the University of Maryland. He also did a residency at Miami Children's Hospital.
Dr. Dawson is a part of MedStar FSMC Orthopaedics. He is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Patients see Dr. Dawson for a variety of reasons, including sport injuries.
During his consultations, Dr. Dawson fully explains patients’ conditions and helps them choose an appropriate treatment plan.
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Office location
Dr. Frank Dawson, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Board certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Maryland, Doctor of Medicine
- Miami Children's Hospital (Residency)
- University of Maryland, Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine
Awards and publications
- Medical Director, Sports Medicine, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
- Baltimore Magazine Top Doc, 2021
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1851560403
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.96
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
4.98
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Dr Dawson is outstanding. I've been seeing him for sports and work injuries for a number of years. He's the best.
November 15, 2024Mathew L.Verified patient
Dr Dawson was Greta with my son, listened to our concerns and generally wants to help. Highly recommend
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor was very thorough with the examination of my knee and clearly described what he thought was wrong with it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Dawson was great! Professional and knowledgeable but accessible and friendly. Appointment times were convenient.
May 18, 2015Carlie G.Verified patient
He was thorough, listened and an great bed side manner. Would recommend him to all friends and family.
March 30, 2023Nancy R.Verified patient
The doctor was very knowledgeable in my sons condition we felt very at ease. We feel he provided excellent care.
More than 1 year agoAH
very professional I would recommend patients to Dr Dawson and his staff is great wouldnt want to see another dr.
More than 1 year agoLJ
Dr. Dawson clearly knows what he is doing and is very kind as he talks and works with you
May 31, 2024Edward M.Verified patient
Dr. Dawson is one of the best doctors you can meet. Understanding, friendly, and very knowledgeable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Dawson and his staff are very professional and we are always seen at our appointment time.
More than 1 year agoMadison S.Verified patient
Kourtney was very pleasant and thoughtful. Patty was very nice and took care of all my needs.
More than 1 year agoSW
Dr Dawson is a great orthopedic doctor very knowledgeable of your needs.
September 18, 2023Denise P.Verified patient
He is a great doctor! Very professional & knowledgeable in his field!!
July 20, 2015Brandon R.Verified patient
Treated like family.
Would recommend to everyone.
January 29, 2024Initials hidden
Dr. Dawson and his staff were amazing. Very friendly, calm and listened to our concerns without any judgement. Very professional and knowledgeable and explained everything clearly to my daughter.
July 26, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Dawson articulated the issues very clearly on what the injury possibilities might be. We left with an understanding of what the future possibilities might be once further investigation through an MRI is done. It was a great choice to come.
June 2, 2025Kori E.Verified patient
Dr. Dawson is a very nice person with a nack for making the patients feel more at ease about procedures and your overall condition. Super friendly and very personable! I'd highly recommend Dr. Dawson to anyone seeking orthopedic care.
September 19, 2024Justin B.Verified patient
Great service, well educated, patient
September 9, 2024Initials hidden
Very nice and attentive doctor
July 8, 2024Patricia D.Verified patientVideo visit
My first appointment with Dr. Dawson was fairly simple. He listened to me and asked questions. He conducted a physical assessment and then provided detailed feedback. He was knowledgeable, informative, and personable. He also allowed me to ask questions and did not appear to be rushed. While my appointment was a standard visit, his approach was refreshingly different from what I'm used to in doctors. His attitude and demeanor showed genuine care. Yes I would go back
June 27, 2024Andre T.Verified patientVideo visit
I always have a great experience with Dr. Dawson and his office.
I’ve had at least 5 appointments with two of my children for a few separate concerns.
I always leave feeling satisfied that if we haven’t figured it out, that we will.
Thanks!
November 27, 2023Tsambika A.Verified patient
I had visited Dr Dawson 3 yrs back for my Ankle pain. Then I visited him a week ago for shoulder issue. He is so kind, friendly, takes time to evaluate and provide proper guidance and instructions
More than 1 year agoManikandan B.Verified patient
Dr. Dawson is the absolute best!
June 29, 2023Christian S.Verified patient
Dr. Dawson is absolutely the best!!!
May 22, 2023Evan S.Verified patient
Dr. Dawson is awesome. He is thorough, knowledgeable, has a great bedside manner and the office is well organized and friendly.
April 10, 2023Kylie J.Verified patient
Quick, friendly, efficient
November 16, 2022Laura B.Verified patient
Our visit was perfect on all accounts. We checked in and waited less than 5 minutes before being called back. After we made it to the room, we waited less than 5 mins before the doctor arrived. He was friendly/impeccable bedside manner with clear communication and active listening. He is fluent in "teenager" which is impressive because as a teen parent I am still not there yet. Lol He checked to ensure we understood the diagnosis and plan going forward as well as asking if we had questions (we did not as he covered everything so well). I highly recommend Dr Dawson to anyone who needs his speciality.
September 1, 2022Sienna F.Verified patient
I needed some definitive answers/suggestions for my son on his injury. Dr. Dawson provided that guidance so that a 4 year old could understand.
April 7, 2021Zachary S.Verified patient
Dr. Dawson is a down to earth doctor. He communicates with you on your level. He explains everything he's doing when performing your exam and recommends a treatment you can count on to be accurate.
January 26, 2021Anthony P.Verified patient
Dr. Dawson,
Is an amazing doctor, takes his time with you and listens to your health issues. He takes the time to explain the MRI and how you should proceed with your recovery.
October 22, 2020Denise P.Verified patient
Dr Dawson is always extremely professional and the huge bonus is that he is able to relate to my teenage daughter. He speaks in terms that she (and I) understand and takes the time to explain what he is treating and why. I highly recommend him for any sports injury and can only provide the highest accolades for his care!
More than 1 year agoGabriella A.Verified patient
Very professional and comforting
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very caring and personable doctor.
December 2, 2019Jason F.Verified patient
I like Dr Dawson.
June 25, 2019Sawyer S.Verified patient
Dr Dawson is so great - I’d been having an intense and weird pain in my calf for a few weeks and had no idea what it was, despite my intense googling. He quickly identified the muscle I’d hurt and made me feel a lot better about the situation, even though I still can’t run for a few more weeks. I highly recommend him and don’t even mind that I have to drive 30 minutes to get there. He’s just so nice and really knows what he’s doing, and I will definitely go back to see him when I inevitably get another running related injury.
February 15, 2019Catherine C.Verified patient
We appreciated Dr. Dawson's treatment of our son today, he was thorough with his exam and took the time to explain to us how to address his condition in simple terms. My son paid close attention him and came right home and followed his recommendations.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Dawson was warm, professional, relatable, and made me feel at ease. He gave excellent advice and a common sense approach to health.
April 19, 2018Erica D.Verified patient
It was wonderful to have a provider be able to relate to my 15 year daughter and "get" her athlete mindset. Dr. Dawson was very clear explaining the injury diagnosis and explaned what the treatment plan would be while staying upbeat and positive.
More than 1 year agoGabriella A.Verified patient
Dr Dawson was amazing
May 1, 2017Kole C.Verified patient
My daughter and I had an amazing visit with Dr. Dawson. He was super friendly and made my daughter feel very comfortable. She thought it was pretty cool that he knew all the correct volleyball terms and I was equally impressed with how knowledgeable and thorough he was.
April 13, 2017Alayna B.Verified patient
He is a wonderful Dr, he is very attentive to the patient and answered all my questions. He even looked at the x-ray after my daughter had it done. Love him!!!
March 30, 2017Julia P.Verified patient
I highly recommend Dr Dawson he is very professional and kind to my child and to me as well. He reassured my son and answered all our questions.
April 4, 2017Jacob B.Verified patient
I was very pleased with Dr. Dawson and his staff.
June 5, 2015Initials hidden
So far, so good Everyone in this office has been wonderful!! :) Dr. Dawson explained everything in a way that we could understand. We will be referring this office to everyone!! :)
More than 1 year agoAW
Awesome and thorough as usual :) Kourtney, Patty and of course Dr. Dawson Rocks!! :) Thanks so much for a caring, thorough team! :)
More than 1 year agoLD
Fantastic
More than 1 year agoKF
The doctor was helpful with teaching Michael how to care for himself while injured and gave instruction on preventive measures
More than 1 year agoMB
My visit was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful and Dr. Dawson is just the best. Very knowledgeable and explains things to my daughter to where she understood her injury and what she needed to do for recovery.
More than 1 year agoKT
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December 3, 2025Mienebi A.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Frank Dawson affiliated with?
Dr. Frank Dawson is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Frank Dawson work with?
Dr. Frank Dawson works with Medstar Orthopaedic Institute.
Where is Dr. Frank Dawson's office located?
Dr. Frank Dawson has 2 office locations in Rosedale, view full addresses on Dr. Dawson's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Dawson have?
Dr. Frank Dawson is certified by American Board of Pediatrics.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Frank Dawson?
Dr. Frank Dawson frequently sees patients for Foot Pain, Foot Problems, Hand Problems, Knee Problems, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Frank Dawson on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Frank Dawson speak?
Dr. Frank Dawson speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Frank Dawson in reviews?
110 patients have reviewed Dr. Frank Dawson. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.96/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.