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
- Sports Medicine
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Injuries
- Microsurgery
- Athletic Injuries
- Fractures, Bone
- Orthopedics
- Tennis Elbow
- Arthroscopy
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow
- Arm Injuries
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Tendon Transfer
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. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
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.
180 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.3 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 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 11/01/2020, Dr. Awan has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
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.