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Dr. David Dawes, MD

Dr. David Dawes, MD

Adult Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Dawes, MD is an adult psychiatry specialist in Lafayette, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bunkie General Hospital and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

850 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 108 Lafayette, LA 70508
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(337) 534-4548

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Dawes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dawes

2.8

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
36%
36%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
48%
48%

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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
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Solomon – Apr 03, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Bonnie – Dec 21, 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
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Tim – Jan 24, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
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Oct 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2021
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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
R. Roberts – Apr 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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KitKat – Jan 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 07, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Michael – Nov 03, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dr. Dawes is a great doctor. – Aug 02, 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
Michelle Andrus in Abbeville, LA – Aug 02, 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
D. Doucet – Aug 04, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Lafayette la – May 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Dawes, MD is an adult psychiatry specialist in Lafayette, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Adult Psychiatry

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  • Lsu

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of New Mexico

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
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Locations

Practice

David Stephen Dawes M.D. A Professional Medical Corp.850 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 108 Lafayette, LA 70508
1
Compass Behavioral Center of Lafayette Outpatient1015 Saint John St Lafayette, LA 70501
2
Focus Behavioral Health215 Rue Fontaine Lafayette, LA 70508
3

Practice

C. Scott Eckholdt PH.D. LTD. A Professional Psychology Corp.800 Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette, LA 70508
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bunkie General Hospital

    427 Evergreen St
    Bunkie, LA 71322

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70503

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St
    Opelousas, LA 70570

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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