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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Dr. Awad is very good and explains things to you and very caring dr.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
My blood pressure was high when I went to check in and they went over n above to get it to a level where they could do the surgery instead of turning me away ! And the surgery went great
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Grateful for compassionate, skilled care!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Professional and very informative. Provided all the information for me to make an informed decision about cataract surgery.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Awad did my lasik surgery years ago and was my doc when has in Roseville. I continue to be impressed by his skill and caring manners. He has chosen ab excellent team of support people. Everyone is kind, caring, and listen to my needs and concerns.
Thank you so excellently care again and again!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great experience!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Best experience ever and vision was immediately perfect!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Kind and caring. He has helped me through a very difficult time and provided excellent care that has restored my sight when I had begun to wonder if I would lose my sight.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
I am very excited about the outcome. Everyone was kind explained things. Dr. Omar did an amazing job and I am very happy.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
His patient relationship is excellent
(2 months ago)
Sep-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.
Dr. Awad is very good and explains things to you and very caring dr.
My blood pressure was high when I went to check in and they went over n above to get it to a level where they could do the surgery instead of turning me away ! And the surgery went great
Grateful for compassionate, skilled care!
Professional and very informative. Provided all the information for me to make an informed decision about cataract surgery.
Dr. Awad did my lasik surgery years ago and was my doc when has in Roseville. I continue to be impressed by his skill and caring manners. He has chosen ab excellent team of support people. Everyone is kind, caring, and listen to my needs and concerns. Thank you so excellently care again and again!
Great experience!
Best experience ever and vision was immediately perfect!
Kind and caring. He has helped me through a very difficult time and provided excellent care that has restored my sight when I had begun to wonder if I would lose my sight.
I am very excited about the outcome. Everyone was kind explained things. Dr. Omar did an amazing job and I am very happy.
His patient relationship is excellent