Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Omar Awad is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialized expertise in corneal disease, cataract surgery, and refractive treatments. He provides medical and surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the cornea and anterior segment of the eye. Dr. Awad performs cataract removal with lens implantation and offers refractive surgery options to correct vision.
Dr. Awad completed a fellowship in cornea, external diseases, anterior segment, and refractive surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota and has lectured internationally on cataract surgery and lens implant techniques. He is a member of several ophthalmology societies and has been recognized with Top Doctor honors.
Training

Cornea, External Diseases, Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgery
Johns Hopkins University
FellowshipOphthalmology
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute
ResidencyTransitional Year Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Residency
Ophthalmology
University of Minnesota
Medical School
Awards & Honors
Top Doctor
Mpls St. Paul Magazine
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MN
- License Numbers
- 44159


