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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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.
(3 weeks 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.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
His patient relationship is excellent
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Professional and personal.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very good doctor. Explains everything so good . What a Great doctor .
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
Very nice Dr
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
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.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
I have been fortunate enough to have Dr Awad do a d
(2 months ago)
Jul-2025
I felt more confident that he could help me
(2 months ago)
Jul-2025
excellernt physician
(3 months ago)
Jul-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.
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
Professional and personal.
Very good doctor. Explains everything so good . What a Great doctor .
Very nice Dr
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