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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I'm certain that I'll be in good hands with Dr. Away performing my eye surgery.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very positive experience. I experienced no pain and I can now see very well.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very thorough, pleasant.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Awad has been treating me for the past five years. He is professional, yet personable. I have confidence in his knowledge and capabilities.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Warm an compassionate approach with thorough explanation of procedure.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great doctor. Explained surgery well and any issues thatY arise.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Я знаю доктора E.Awad 20 лет!
Потрясающий доктор!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
he's the best!
(1 month 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
(1 month 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.
(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.
I'm certain that I'll be in good hands with Dr. Away performing my eye surgery.
Very positive experience. I experienced no pain and I can now see very well.
Very thorough, pleasant.
Dr. Awad has been treating me for the past five years. He is professional, yet personable. I have confidence in his knowledge and capabilities.
Warm an compassionate approach with thorough explanation of procedure.
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.