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Dr. Omar Awais, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (12)
Map Pin Small Bethel Park, PA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Omar Awais, MD

Dr. Omar Awais, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Bethel Park, PA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY and is affiliated with Upmc East, Upmc Mercy, Upmc Mckeesport and UPMC Presbyterian. Patients rated Dr. Awais an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Awais works at Practice in Bethel Park, PA with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Pleural Effusion and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Awais' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Upmc Primary Care Bethel Park
    1300 Oxford Dr, Bethel Park, PA 15102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 232-5665
  2. 2
    Upmc Outpatient Center On Clairton Boulevard - Radiology
    275 Clairton Blvd Ste 300B, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 232-5665
  3. 3
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    1400 Locust St Ste 5121, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 232-5665

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Upmc East
  • Upmc Mercy
  • Upmc Mckeesport
  • UPMC Presbyterian

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Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Thoracentesis
Partial Lung Collapse
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Biliary Drainage
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroid Biopsy
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1164494902
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Awais has seen patients for Pleural Effusion and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Awais on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Awais. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Awais.

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