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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Great doctor. Explained surgery well and any issues thatY arise.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Я знаю доктора E.Awad 20 лет!
Потрясающий доктор!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
he's the best!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Too much waiting, but the staff was great and I I’m already starting to see pretty well only six hours after surgery
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very thorough during my cardiac surgery process. Dr Awad and staff answered all my questions and explained exactly how the surgery would be done and what to expect afterwards.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Awad is not only proficient, he is also very kind. I highly recommend him to anyone needing eye surgery.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Explained everything very well, took his time with me and did an exceptional procedure
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very knowledgeable and patient in his assessment and discussion.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Speed up the process
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Courteous and highly professional.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
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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.
Great doctor. Explained surgery well and any issues thatY arise.
Я знаю доктора E.Awad 20 лет! Потрясающий доктор!
he's the best!
Too much waiting, but the staff was great and I I’m already starting to see pretty well only six hours after surgery
Very thorough during my cardiac surgery process. Dr Awad and staff answered all my questions and explained exactly how the surgery would be done and what to expect afterwards.
Dr. Awad is not only proficient, he is also very kind. I highly recommend him to anyone needing eye surgery.
Explained everything very well, took his time with me and did an exceptional procedure
Very knowledgeable and patient in his assessment and discussion.
Speed up the process
Courteous and highly professional.