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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Surgery went well and he explained procedure and was friendly, which helped me relax.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He is great but communication with his office staff is awful
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Patient, friendly, understanding and very skilled! My surgery was successful - my vision has improved.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
So grateful. Thank you Dr Awad, Your work has so exceeded my expectations.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Kind, caring and an extremely skilled surgeon!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
He is exceptional!
(2 months ago)
May-2026
He was willing to explain every aspect of procedure and answered questions with knowledge and was not offended by the questions I asked.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
I trust him totally. For years he has taken care of my optical needs.
(2 months ago)
Apr-2026
Spent a lot of time with me. Explained everything clearly. Very nice guy.
(2 months ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional and explains things.
(2 months ago)
Apr-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.
Surgery went well and he explained procedure and was friendly, which helped me relax.
He is great but communication with his office staff is awful
Patient, friendly, understanding and very skilled! My surgery was successful - my vision has improved.
So grateful. Thank you Dr Awad, Your work has so exceeded my expectations.
Kind, caring and an extremely skilled surgeon!
He is exceptional!
He was willing to explain every aspect of procedure and answered questions with knowledge and was not offended by the questions I asked.
I trust him totally. For years he has taken care of my optical needs.
Spent a lot of time with me. Explained everything clearly. Very nice guy.
Very professional and explains things.