Dr Omar Awija is a Foot and Hand Orthopedic Specialist at Novomed with over 30 years of experience in France and the UAE. He graduated in medicine in 1979 and undertook his postgraduate studies in France at Montpellier University and Nancy University.
In order to earn extensive experience in his field, he worked as a resident doctor and orthopedic surgeon in many French hospitals, including General Hospital of Albi, General Hospital of Tarbe and General Hospital of Troyes.
Dr Omar has a long history of performing surgeries with an average of 40-50 surgery per month, including arthroscopy of the knee joint, hip joint replacement and revision, knee joint replacement and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and trauma or surgical fractures.
Dr. Omar also specializes in treating bunions, which are bony bumps that appear on the side of the big toe. He is aware of the main causes of this foot condition, including inherited foot type, foot injuries, and birth anomalies. For diagnosis, he applies a physical exam and an X-ray to determine the suitable surgical or non-surgical treatment.
Academic Experience
- Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon – France
- Bachelor of Orthopedic Surgery from Nancy University, France
- Bachelor of arthroscopic knee surgery from Nancy University, France
- Bachelor of Podology (Foot Treatment), France.
- Membership in the French Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
