Hisham Awan, MD
Physician, Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Make an appointment
614-366-4263
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Arm Injuries
- Arthroscopy
- Tennis Elbow
- Orthopedics
Locations
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Hand and Upper Extremity
Academic information
Department: Orthopaedics
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Arabic
Biography
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.
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and treatment | Ohio State Medical Center
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
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Conditions and expertise
- Arm Injuries
- Arthroscopy
- Athletic Injuries
- Bone Fractures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Injuries
- Microsurgery
- Operative Surgical Procedures
- Orthopedics
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Sports Medicine
- Tennis Elbow
Locations
Hand and Upper Extremity
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
3rd Floor Suite 3200
Columbus, OH 43212
3rd Floor Suite 3200
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-4263
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Surgery of the Hand
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
8/1/2009 - 7/31/2010 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2009 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
- Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2006 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, United States
8/7/2000 - 6/8/2004
Certifications
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery
9/9/2013 -
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/24/2012
News and media
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Ratings and 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.
267 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025 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.
- Acumed LLC
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.
Everyone in person and on the phone is always helpful
Very good - knowledgeable and kind
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
They all were so GREAT !!!
He made me feel very confident in the treatment options that he could provide.
Dr. Awan is excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable, takes to me with easy to understand explanations, suggests the least invasive treatsments first and explains next step if becomes necessary. He is also friendly and down to earth. One of my best doctors ever.
Very knowledgeable, sympathetic, communicative
Very compassionate and understanding.
They were fine
Awesome job!
Dr. Awan very knowledgeable
The care provider was efficient and responsive to questions.
Very concerned and wanting to figure out what is going on with my wrist.
Very good
Dr. Awan was listening and answering my questions
No issues; answered all my questions
Good
Very professional
Very thorough. Gave clear advice and information for upcoming surgery. Very pleasant.
The doctor really listened to my concerns
Friendly, knowledgeable, explained options, very attentive. I felt very good about scheduling hand surgery with him.
Excellent physician would recommend Dr. To everyone very respectful caring and concerned about what you're dealing with
Good
Very thorough and friendly
Friendly
Had to wait 45 minutes in his office just to see the doctor. The doctor didn't spend more than six or seven minutes with me when he did it come in and didn't want to really talk about different options to treat my problem. Just basically in and out to schedule a surgery and didn't even really examine my condition just took a picture of it on his cell phone. Not very professional
The visit was good and thorough. The doctor is one of several I am working with on this matter. I don't recall meeting him before.
All good.
Carefully explained the procedure. Was sensitive to my comfort and pain level.
Great visit
Exceptionally thorough regarding treatment options
Very good
Excellent
Dr. Awan is the best. He explains everything to me, he takes his time and answers any questions I might have.
Dr. Awan is amazing, detailed, caring and efficient.
So caring and concerned
Engaged, informed, courteous and respectful, addressed my concerns and met my needs
When doing procedure he asked questions retaken to pain levels and comfort level of procedure.
Listened to concerns
Everything was fine, something fast, he almost wasn't with me, but he treated me well and with respect
Dr Awan preformed the surgery an explained what he was doing. Excellent doctor!
Dr. Awan was so easy to talk with. Extremely knowledgeable and diagnosed my injury quickly.
Compassionate, understanding, terrific
Very informative
Doctors are amazing and kind.
Explained what could be done and what results could/should be. And, what the result may be if I chose to do nothing.
Excellent professional
Seemed to know my history, took time, good visit.
Excellent care provider who exuded confidence and professionalism.
Dr. Awan performed surgery on my elbow. It appears that he did a magnificent job, and I healed quickly.
Went well. Dr Awan is always the greatest. Very anttentive and caring.
Very good
Very nice also helpful and informative
Wonderful human and well talked people.
Good
Good experience - did many mobility tests
Very good and helpful
Good.
Good
Awan is always a good listener and attempts to address my needs.
This was the first time visit. With a brand new condition. Dr Awan explained alternatives for treatment. However he did not tell me what I should do after I received the steroid shot in my hand.I have exchanged several emails with him on the portal regarding this matter.
Dr. Awan is very helpful.
Dr. Awan was very helpful and thorough. He has a wonderful and caring personality.
Dr. Awan Was amazing the surgery went quick and painlessly. His professionalism and skill are unmatched.
Went well as usual
Dr Awan is the absolute best! He listened to me and gave me my life back!!!
Doctor was excellent. No rush. I had time to ask all my questions and I felt very comfortable with his answers.
Very good experience easy to understand and very personable
Thank youthank
Dr.Awahn,is the Best,he can be serious at time, But it's Only because he's VERY thorough! My wife & I Love him as my surgeon!
Dr Awan great hand guy forever I hope. Fantastic at the hands. Thank goodness.