4.7
61 Ratings with 42 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Omar Awad is an ophthalmologist and surgeon with 32 years of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-restoring procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Saint Paul Campus and completed his internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in 1995. Dr. Awad furthered his training with a residency at the University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute in 1998, followed by a fellowship at the prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2000. He is fluent in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hmong, and Somali.
Dr. Awad practices at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Woodbury, Minnesota, and maintains hospital affiliations with Minneapolis Heart Institute. His expertise focuses on treating cataracts, corneal damage, and Fuchs' dystrophy. He performs cataract surgery, cornea surgery, and refractive surgery to help patients achieve clearer vision and improved eye health. Patients rate Dr. Awad 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.
Dr. Awad practices at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Woodbury, Minnesota, and maintains hospital affiliations with Minneapolis Heart Institute. His expertise focuses on treating cataracts, corneal damage, and Fuchs' dystrophy. He performs cataract surgery, cornea surgery, and refractive surgery to help patients achieve clearer vision and improved eye health. Patients rate Dr. Awad 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hmong, Somali
- The Wilmer Eye Institute The John Hopkins Hospital
- 42 written reviews
- 1 award
- 4 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Minnestoa Eye Consultants
7125 Tamarack RdWoodbury, MN 55125 Tel: (651) 748-4444
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 32 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 57 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hmong, Somali | Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Woodbury , MN | Phoenix , AZ | Minneapolis , MN | Bangor , ME |
| Med School: University of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus | Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Omar E. Awad
Medical Specialties
Omar E. Awad has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Omar E. Awad has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
Omar E. Awad holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at The Wilmer Eye Institute The John Hopkins Hospital in 2000.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute in 1998.
Internship
Completed their internship at Hennepin COunty Medical Center in 1995.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus in 1994.
NPI Number
Omar E. Awad's NPI number is 1619942174.
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- Which hospitals is Omar Awad affiliated with?
- Omar Awad is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE.
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