About Me
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.
Highlights
- Associate Program Director for Education, OSU Orthopedic Residency, 2013 - present
- Orthopedic Educator of the Year, 2015
- Helped establish the OSU Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, 2011
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016, 2018
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Arthroscopy
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow
- Arm Injuries
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Tendon Transfer
- Sports Medicine
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Injuries
- Microsurgery
- Athletic Injuries
- Fractures, Bone
- Orthopedics
- Tennis Elbow
Locations Where I Practice
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
MD
8/7/2000 - 6/8/2004
Residency
Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit, MI
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2006
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2009
Fellowship
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
8/1/2009 - 7/31/2010
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/24/2012
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Subspecialty: Surgery of the Hand)
9/9/2013
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
185 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 10/25/2021, Dr. Awan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr Awan and staff treated me like family, very caring and most definitely knowledgeable about my issues. Overall a very good experience.
All good.
I have complete trust in Dr. Awan. In addition to his medical skills, he is very personable.
I always have a good experience when -- for whatever reason -- I have to visit Dr. Awan. He always makes me feel welcome; explains charts and xrays absolutely completely. If I ask for his opinion about a course of action he is always upfront and honest but I also understand that he will be right with me regardless of my decision. Yeah! Doc!
All good, very professional, highly recommend him.
All were interested in helping me; no bad experiences
Awesomeness and patient explains everything never leave with a question all questions answered
Dr. Awan apologized for seeing me little late which I really appreciated his concerns toward me. Service w/Dr. Awan was very excellent!
Good: listened, got new info via R-rays, adjusted focus
He and his PA are awesome to work with.
Very friendly, thorough
Felt he knew his business. Recommended a brace but not much else. Given I can't take shots or medication, so he was extremely limited. Liked his staff and him. Would definitely return if need be. Only issue was LONG wait time in waiting area.
The doctor was engaging, thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Good
Dr Awan is a great listener. He worked to exactly local pain in hand and arm. Assured me it was a new diagnosis not related to carpal tunnel syndrome. Committed himself to figuring out what is wrong on follow up visit if treatment shot that day did not work. Left feeling like I had answers and continued care if/when that day treatment did not work (which it did not).
The best.
Appreciated the straight forward honesty from Dr. Awan the resident, I wish I could remember his name, was amazing. I believe his name was Dr. Krasniak.
Dr. Awan is an excellent, caring surgeon. He has performed the same joint replacement surgery on the right hand previously.
I really liked the provider and he explained things that I could understand.
Great experience with the Dr.and interns they are great!Very helpful respectful and caring
Very professional.
Knowledgeable about my condition - Seemed to get right to the point.
He listened very closely to all my concerns about my upcoming surgery. Answered all my questions in terms I could understand.
He was fast, but did not listen to or address my concerns
Very good, the resident was friendly and Dr Awan and he went over my X-rays as and added bonus to my inquiries.
Dr. Awan is kind and truly cares for his patients. Stephanie Stradley is amazing!
Great
the best
friendly and courteous and gave options for next steps
Everything was great.
Great Care !
Always good!
When I asked Dr. Awan when to stop bandaging the skin avulsion, he said when a good scab forms. When I asked about the copious amount of antibiotic ointment he used before applying a Coban bandage (replacing my telfa fingertip bandaid), he said it was to keep the Coban from sticking. When I changed the dressing that night, it was stuck to the Coban, and the scab was pulled off, a painful setback.
Dr. Awan very good dr.
excellent experience. Dr. Awan provided me with appropriate treatment options.
I have had a great experience so far.
The doctor rarely contacted me after both procedures. I usually had to get answers from a nurse. His bedside manner and communication skills are not proficient.
Dr. Awan performed carpal tunnel surgery. He is a WONDERFUL doctor surgeon and person! His staff/office and surgical team are outstanding!
The dr. never called me to go over surgery - what was being done, recovery, or plan. So I am going into surgery and don't know what is being done or what to expect after.
Dr. Awan has been my primary provider for my wrist for seven years and I am truly grateful for his care.
He was good.
on time, explained options thoroughly, quickly scheduled follow up
he gave good options for me to choose from.
Dr. Awan and all staff are outstanding! I am glad I have access to the best care for my hand.
awesome
Excellent!
Most excellent Dr. Awan is the greatest always treats you with respect & dignity.
Always listens to my concerns and is kind.
when I asked if he was good at his job he said he was, when I asked if there was anyone better, he said no! I needed this confidence to go thru a surgical procedure!
Good.
Awesome - Think we resolved the issue with my hand n the office
The physician was excellent.
Very kind and helpful in explaining my options for treatment and why necessary. I appreciated the care and level of expertise.
Best in this business!
Very professional.
This is my second procedure with Dr. Awan. I highly recommend him and his staff for care.
Dr Owan has a great personality with an easy going style. he has performed hand surgery on me before. he always puts me at ease and makes sure I am comfortable with the procedure.
Excellent
My care provider helped make the appropriate documents were provided even though extra time & efforts were necessary. He was very complete & knowledgeable about the details of my injury and recovery.
Listened attentively, considerate of my opinions and health needs, and very thorough with the care that was provided.
Very good.
He is very good.
dr awan is a good doctor. very easy to understand system of pt, splints/shots, surgery.
all great
good
He was very good.
Dr. Awan efficiently evaluated the problem, discussed treatment options & provided an initial steroid injection for treatment of trigger finger diagnosis.
Dr Awan is caring and very understanding.
Dr Awan is very caring and thorough. he is compassionate and makes me feel like I'm his only patient when he is with me. His staff is very good with follow up and disability paperwork.
Very attentive and efficient.