Dr. Omar Awad is a board-certified ophthalmologist, specializing in corneal diseases, cataract and lens implant procedures, and refractive treatments. He received his medical degree in ophthalmology from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his internship at the Hennepin County Medical Center and his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute.
Dr. Omar Awad is a board-certified ophthalmologist, specializing in corneal diseases, cataract and lens implant procedures, and refractive treatments. He received his medical degree in ophthalmology from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his internship at the Hennepin County Medical Center and his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute.
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So much waiting and the waiting room was terrible. No person behind the desk, no coffee or water, no music. Just awkward silence amongst a bunch of strangers in a waiting room. Could easily be better.
Aug-2025
I have been fortunate enough to have Dr Awad do a d
Jul-2025
I felt more confident that he could help me
Jul-2025
excellernt physician
Jul-2025
Had surgery yesterday afternoon and I am amazed to be able to type this and not need to put on my glasses... thank you!
Jul-2025
The staff was very good with my mother who has dementia and is hard of hearing. They gave great instructions, spoke clearly and weren't afraid to repeat things.
Jun-2025
Excellent Ophthalmologist!
May-2025
Super
May-2025
I trust Dr. Awad with my sight! He has done a fabulous job with my Cataracts surgeries, and he is still making sure that my eyes are the healthiest they can be. 5 stars!
May-2025
Very pleasant and surgery went well
May-2025
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Minnesota Eye Consultants: Woodbury Office
7125 Tamarack Rd Suite 100 Woodbury, MN 55125
Dr. Omar Awad is a board-certified ophthalmologist, specializing in corneal diseases, cataract and lens implant procedures, and refractive treatments. He received his medical degree in ophthalmology from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his internship at the Hennepin County Medical Center and his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute.
As part of Dr. Awad’s extensive training, he has completed a fellowship in Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive surgery at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Awad is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, and he lectures internationally on cataract and lens implant surgery.
He is a current member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, the Cornea Society and the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Awad has consistently received Mpls St. Paul Magazine’s Top Doctor’s honors.
Dr. Awad has four daughters that keep him and his wife very busy with all of their activities. He likes to cook in his free time, and keeps active with swimming, triathlons, and marathon running.
So much waiting and the waiting room was terrible. No person behind the desk, no coffee or water, no music. Just awkward silence amongst a bunch of strangers in a waiting room. Could easily be better.
I have been fortunate enough to have Dr Awad do a d
I felt more confident that he could help me
excellernt physician
Had surgery yesterday afternoon and I am amazed to be able to type this and not need to put on my glasses... thank you!
The staff was very good with my mother who has dementia and is hard of hearing. They gave great instructions, spoke clearly and weren't afraid to repeat things.
Excellent Ophthalmologist!
Super
I trust Dr. Awad with my sight! He has done a fabulous job with my Cataracts surgeries, and he is still making sure that my eyes are the healthiest they can be. 5 stars!
Very pleasant and surgery went well