Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults (ages 19 - 65)
- Geriatrics (>65)
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Amanda J. Dawson
Amanda Dawson, MD, knew she wanted to become a doctor when she was 10 years old. She recalls many dinner-table discussions of science and medicine with her mother, a retired pediatric dentist, and her stepfather, a practicing emergency department physician.
"Those discussions were always about particular disease processes," she said. "And I was just enamored with that. I even recall my step-father teaching me how to suture at our kitchen table when I was in high school. He brought home some chicken breasts and some expired suture material, and he taught me how to throw some simple sutures right there at home."
With a knack for art and science, Dr. Dawson blended both her passions when determining her specialty: plastic surgery.
"The best part of my job is when the surgery is complete," she said. "When the patient is healed, and they're finally reconstructed from whatever ailment caused them to have a deficit."
The most rewarding part of her career came when treating a patient who suffered a devastating infection.
"She required multiple reconstructive procedures," Dr. Dawson said. "But her fortitude and strength throughout the whole process really keeps inspiring me to this day to continue to do what I do."
She's also inspired by the teamwork and comradery her Methodist colleagues exhibit daily to provide The Meaning of Care.
"It's about the care of the whole person," she said. "It encompasses not only what you're here to see us for, but what else is going on in your life that we can address to make your care here the best it can be?"
A country girl at heart, Dr. Dawson enjoys hunting and fishing. She and her husband love spending their free time outdoors and even named their son, Hunter, after one of their favorite pastimes
View before and after photos of Methodist plastic and reconstructive surgery patients.
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Locations
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Women's Hospital Medical Office Building
- 717 North 190th Plaza, Suite 2200, Elkhorn, NE 68022
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- phone: 402-815-2300
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 2019
- Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, 2013
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2022
Insurance
- Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna NHN
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Ambetter Health
- American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
- Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
- Coventry Workers' Compensation
- Elite Choice
- First Health
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
- Humana Full Access (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
- HumanaChoice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
- Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
- Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
- Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
- Medica Choice National (PPO)
- Medica Elevate
- Medica Insure
- Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
- Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
- Midlands Choice Network
- Midwest Alliance Network
- Molina IA Medicaid
- Molina IA Medicare Advantage
- Molina NE Medicaid
- Molina NE Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
- Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
- Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
- NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
- O'Hara Workers' Compensation
- Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
- United Healthcare Allsavers
- United Healthcare Core
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
- United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
- United Healthcare NE Medicaid
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
- United Healthcare Surest
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage
- Wellmark Blue (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
- Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
- Wellpoint IA Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
156 ratings, 26 reviewsThe Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
If I could give Doctor Dawson a 20 star review I would!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Dawson was excellent and really took the time to explain the risks of procedures to me. She spent ample time answering all questions I had and was very empathetic and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Very patient and thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Dawson explained Everything in ways that were Very easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Dr Amanda Dawson reassured me of what to expect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
Dr Dawson seems to take everything very seriously. I was at first maybe caught off guard but in hindsight I am appreciative because all of this should be taken seriously and I like the way she approaches each action and answers so thouroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
I have always been satisfied with treatment. I am listened to and was shown concern I wasn't just handed a pill. I like that a lot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr.Dawson is Wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
She spent an hour with me answering all of my questions and I did not feel rushed at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
She put me at ease and even let me laugh
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Listened to my questions, gave me suggestions for resolving issues. Very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Dr. Dawson was simply amazing. She explained everything in great detail and took her time. She made it seem as though I was were only concern and wasn't rushed to get to the next patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
My doctor was excellent in all aspects.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
She was great, empathetic and very thorough in walking through her recommendations and the details of the procedure and answering questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr. Dawson was very thorough. She answered all of my questions in order for me to make an informed decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Dawson was amazingly engaged with my story of cancer and I appreciated her time and honesty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Dawson was attentive and informative. She explained everything very well and answered my questions and made me feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr Dawson spent a lot of time with me answering my questions and was very thorough. She was my 4th consultant over the past six months and by far the best. She listened to what I wanted and explained things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
I was very pleased with dr Dawson. She was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. was very informative and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Very thorough and didn't rush me through all my questions. Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Dawson is amazing and I'm very thankful to have her as my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr Dawson listened and had helpful suggestions. Very friendly. Great work. Would use her again in a heartbeat!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Dr Dawson is the best there is. Bedside manner is top notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
First time meeting Dr. Dawson and I loved her! She put me at ease immediately and was incredibly informative and willing to answer any questions at the appointmnet and let me know if I forgot anything I could always call and ask. She was truly wonderful. I had met with a surgeon outside the Methodist system first and my experience with Dr. Dawson was a million times better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Excellent care and support