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
- Hand Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Microsurgery
- Athletic Injuries
- Fractures, Bone
- Arm Injuries
- Tendon Transfer
- Orthopedics
- Tennis Elbow
- Arthroscopy
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202
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.
354 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 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 11/21/2019, Dr. Awan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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.
Dr. Awan is very caring and extremely talented.
Dr. Awan is awesome he takes awesome care of me truly is a great and honest man/doctor.
Wonderful patient care. Very personable and courteous. I appreciated his time answering my questions and addressing my concerns.
Dr. Awan was over and beyond the best
He is always king and listens to me
Both Dr. Awan and his (male) resident were great! I had a great experience even at the after hours clinic the evening before my ortho consult. Theresa was very kind and supportive during my hand clinic appt. The entire Radiology team was amazing also!! It seems (Radiology) team members work together as a great team. My two visits after my injury were seamless.
very good