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Dr. Omar Awad, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Omar Awad, MD
4.8 (118 Ratings)
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Dr. Omar Awad, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Woodbury, MN.
Dr. Omar Awad, MD
4.8 (118 Ratings)
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Dr. Omar Awad, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Woodbury, MN
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Omar Awad, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Woodbury, MN.

About

Dr. Awad graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 2001 and completed a residency at University Pittsburgh Eye & Ear Inst.Dr. Omar Awad, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Woodbury, MN and has 23 years experience. Dr. Awad currently practices at Minnesota Eye Consultants (MN_MEC) and are affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital. At present, Dr. Awad received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 118 times. Dr. Awad's office accepts new patients. Dr. Awad is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Cataract
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Cataract
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Accommodation Disorders
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
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Color Blindness
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Diabetic Cataracts
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Tear Duct Disorders
B-Scan Ultrasound
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
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Iris Biopsy
Pterygium Surgery
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Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • PreferredOne PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
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  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • MN Open Access
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Woodbury Office
    7125 Tamarack Rd Ste 100, Woodbury, MN 55125
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Woodbury Office
    7125 Tamarack Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Awad
4.8
Based on 118 Reviews
5 Stars (108)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 13, 2024
Dr. Awad Took time to give me an examination and there after he proceeded to tell me what areas of concern I had regarding my vision. Then he explained to me the process of cataract surgery.
Cataract Surgery Consultation — Dec 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Pittsburgh Eye & Ear Inst
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • John Hopkins|Wilmer Eye Inst
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Omar Awad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Awad's profile.

Dr. Omar Awad, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Omar Awad, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN