Doctor Dawson studied medicine at the University of Leiden and specialized as a general practitioner in Paramaribo. He followed his specialization in gynecology/obstetrics in hospitals in Paramaribo, UMC Amsterdam (AMC) and Utrecht UMC.
After initially practicing the full breadth of the profession as a gynaecologist, during the last 20 years of his career he mainly focused on and specialized in the subspecializations of urogynaecology/pelvic floor problems, benign surgical gynaecology and gynecological oncology. His work is characterized by an essential interest in the patient, humanity, striving for perfection/excellence and being critical of oneself. This combination of enthusiasm and pleasure in the work characterizes him as a doctor, combined with the aim to provide the best care with focus and attention for a good result.
Specialty/areas of interest
General and operative gynecology, minimal invasive gynecological surgery, urogynecology, gynecological oncology.
Languages
Dutch, English
Work experience
2001 – present Gynecologist, Acibadem IMC, Amsterdam
2001 – 2021 Gynecologist, OLVG West, Amsterdam
2002 – 2019 Gynecologist, DC Lairesse Kliniek, Amsterdam
1993 – 2001 Gynecologist, Gelre Ziekenhuizen, Apeldoorn
1988 – 1993 Resident Obstectrics & Gynecology AUMC & UUMC
1983 – 1988 Resident Obstetrics & Gynecology, Diakonessenhuis, Paramaribo
1982 – 1988 General practisioner, Paramaribo, Suriname
Education
2018 – 2020 Various courses and training programs for Supervisory Board members in the Public Sector at the Academy of Medical Specialists and the Dutch Association for Healthcare Supervisors (NvTZ)
1988 – 1993 residency Gynecology & Obstetrics AUMC (AMC) and UUMC
1983 – 1988 residency Gynecology & Obstetrics Diakonessenhuis Paramaribo
1982 – 1983 General Practitioner Residency Paramaribo
1975 – 1982 Medicine, University of Leiden
Additional activities
2017 – now: Chairman Supervisory Board Expertis Centre for Transcultural Therapy (ETT)
2019 – now: Member Supervisory Board Foundation for Prenatal Screening Amsterdam and Surroundings (SPSAO).
