Eye and Ear Institute
Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
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.
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
Medical Degree
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M.D.
Wayne State University School of Medicine
6/8/2004
Residencies
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Detroit Receiving Hospital
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2006 -
Orthopaedic Surgery
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Ctr
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2009
Additional languages I speak
- Arabic
Specialties and conditions I treat
- Orthopaedic Surgery – Hand Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Injuries
- Microsurgery
- Athletic Injuries
- Fractures, Bone
- Orthopedics
- Tennis Elbow
- Arthroscopy
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow
- Arm Injuries
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendon Transfer
My videos
Locations where I practice
Eye and Ear Institute
More about my work
My background
Fellowship
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Hand Surgery
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
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
My Department
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 03/28/17, Dr. Awan has reported no financial relationships with medical device, research and/or drug companies.