Physician, Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Department: Orthopaedics
As a hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon, I specialize in surgeries of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Upper extremity surgeons must be well versed in different surgical techniques including trauma, sports related injuries, joint replacement, tendon repairs and transfers, nerve repair and reconstruction, arthroscopy, microsurgery, along with many others. The variety of procedures always keeps my job interesting!
My patient care philosophy is to treat each patient how I would want someone to treat a member of my family. I never leave a patient room until I make sure my patient understands his or her condition and I have answered any and all questions. My job is to educate my patients on their conditions along with all of their treatment options, to help them decide which option is best for them.
I enjoy working with and teaching the residents and fellows here at Ohio State. I also enjoy working at a tertiary referral center like Ohio State, where we see the most complex cases. Finally, I am part of an outstanding orthopedic department with tremendous camaraderie.
When I’m not working, I like to spend my time relaxing with my family, traveling, attending Ohio State football games and watching movies.
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Very nice and quick
Very good
Dr Awan is the best. Great listener, Excellent "bedside manners," Very Attentive, Very Positive and Encouraging, Outstanding Surgeon!
Wonderful and caring about getting me in for my procedure as soon as possible
Dr Awan was very pleasant
Dr Awan is simply an amazing surgeon. His surgery for my wrist replacement is like a miracle. I now have full movement and flexibility pain free and I haven't had any of that for 60 years.
He is a wonderful doctor and always listens to my concerns.
The best
Explained what was to happen at this appointment and what the future will be.Fr
Good
Faire
Good experience. The surgeon seemed extremely rushed but I imagine was quite busy. It still was a good experience.
He is the best!!
I felt at ease, he said he treats a lot of trigger fingers. Was thorough with my exam, gentle with the injections and gave Easy to understand expectations and options if not better in six weeks.
The best. Dr. AWAN has done surgery on me and other members of my family before. He is very knowledgeable and pragmatic and I appreciate those characteristics. I had forgotten about him in the past and had other surgeries using other surgeons. I Wish I would have consulted Dr. AWAN about my shoulders, but I simply forgot about him. I won't forget again.
Dr Awan is an amazing doctor. I felt like he really listened to my concerns and I feel confident in the treatment plan in place.
Not bad
Very professional and on time.
Professional definitely!
Excellent treatment Extremely professional