Dr. Awais is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and in thoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Awais completed his medical training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, N.Y. He completed a residency in general surgery at Brookdale University Hospital in New York, and an advanced fellowship in minimally invasive procedures of the esophagus at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He also completed an additional residency in the area of cardiothoracic surgery at UPMC.

Clinical Specialties:

• Thoracic Surgery