Omar E. Awad, M.D.
Dr. Awad is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist who specializes in LASIK and your Minneapolis surgeon team has performed over 100,000 refractive procedures. Dr. Awad is fellowship trained in Cornea/External Diseases, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery from the renowned Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Awad, a Twin Cities resident, has had many articles published in medical publications and has received many academic awards. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota Medical School.- Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery: The Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Residency in Ophthalmology: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
- Transitional Year Internship: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- B.A. in Biology: Carleton College, Northfield, MN
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- VISX laser certification
- Bausch & Lomb Technolas laser certification
- Alcon LADARVision certification
- VISX CustomVue
- Bausch Zyoptix
- Alcon CustomCornea
- Phillips Eye Institute
- United Hospital
- Health East Midway Surgery Center
- Golf
- Swimming
- Soccer
- Gourmet Cooking
- Cycling
Education
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Certifications
Affiliations
Personal Interests
