Dawn M. Gary, MD

Always takes the time to listen, never judges, and develops a relationship with her patients. We have been seeing her for 14 years, and she still remembers our first visit! She is great with kids that have severe medical issues.

I would advise anyone to NOT use Dr. Gary. In the years I’ve known her through my stepchildren I have never failed to be shocked by her bedside manner and difficulty to deal with. At one point the office attempted to deny us a referral for psychiatric care and testing simply because it wasn’t what she would personally do in our situation. The child turned out to be autistic. Since this we have not been back and will not be. Over the years she’s made both parents and children feel shame for kids being “overweight” going off of assumed BMI, despite the kids hitting early puberty making them larger than most children their age, having a healthy diet with little junk food or sugary treats, and zero health issues that would exist in obesity, over eating, sugar intake, etc, and being extremely active, and one having juvenile arthritis that she missed completely for years. I have multiple kids with body issues in elementary school from arguments between parents about Dr. Gary’s stances.

After giving birth to my son in 2022, UNMC gave me a couple of recommendations to continue his care with a pediatrician. I seen Dr. Dawn and called to make an appointment for him. It was easy to setup. Never imagined how much I would come to appreciate and love her as a provider for my now 2 kids. Her and her team, I believe Becca is her RN have been amazing. They listen to my concerns, they are fast to answer my questions and are very knowledgeable. I am always greeted kindly and feel welcomed when there, most importantly my kids are well taken care of. They aren’t scared to see their Doctor, even after their immunizations. My son recognizes the office now and awaits his sticker/lollipop/book. Thank you for all you do.