4.7
61 Ratings with 42 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Omar Awad is a board-certified ophthalmologist with 32 years of experience specializing in comprehensive eye care and surgical procedures. He completed his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Saint Paul Campus, followed by an internship at Hennepin County Medical Center and residency training at the prestigious University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute in 1998. Dr. Awad further refined his expertise through a fellowship at The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2000, one of the nation's leading ophthalmology programs. He is fluent in English, Somali, Hmong, Chinese, Arabic, French, and German, allowing him to serve patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Awad practices at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Woodbury, Minnesota, and maintains an affiliation with Minneapolis Heart Institute. His clinical expertise focuses on treating cataracts, corneal damage, and Fuchs' dystrophy, conditions that can significantly impact vision quality. He performs …advanced procedures including cataract surgery, cornea surgery, and refractive surgery to help restore and improve patients' sight. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. Awad highly, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Read More Read less Dr. Awad practices at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Woodbury, Minnesota, and maintains an affiliation with Minneapolis Heart Institute. His clinical expertise focuses on treating cataracts, corneal damage, and Fuchs' dystrophy, conditions that can significantly impact vision quality. He performs …advanced procedures including cataract surgery, cornea surgery, and refractive surgery to help restore and improve patients' sight. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. Awad highly, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Somali, Hmong, Chinese, Arabic, French, German
- 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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| Woodbury , MN | Saint Paul , MN | Minneapolis , MN | Minneapolis , MN |
| Med School: University of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Omar E. Awad
Medical Specialties
Dr. Omar E. Awad has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Omar E. Awad has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
The Wilmer Eye Institute The John Hopkins Hospital2000
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute1998
Internship
Hennepin COunty Medical Center1995
Medical School
University of Minnesota / Saint Paul CampusGraduated in 1994
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- Dr. Omar Awad is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE.
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