Salma A. Dawoud

Overview

I’m a fellowship-trained doctor who offers oculofacial and orbital surgery, meaning I operate on eyelids, eyebrows, the tearing system and the eye sockets. I’m also a fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats vision issues related to the nervous system. I enjoy working with patients to find out the root cause of their issues. My work also overlaps with other specialists and I enjoy providing coordinated care.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Brown Syndrome, Temporal Arteritis, Ptosis, and Microvascular Decompression.

Dr. Dawoud is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Dawoud is currently accepting new patients.

Residency

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Specialties

Ophthalmology
General Surgery

Licenses

Ophthalmology in WI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Medical College of Wisconsin - 2025
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2023

Hospital Affiliations

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Children's Community Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
  • EPO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Network Health
  • HMO
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store Burnsville
14000 Fairview Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337
Other Locations
Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store St. Louis Park
3900 Park, Nicollet, MN 55416

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Dawoud has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Ptosis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


10 Total Publications

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Is Dr. Salma A. Dawoud a top-rated expert for Brown Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Salma A. Dawoud is classified as an Experienced expert for Brown Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Salma A. Dawoud specialize in?

While Dr. Salma A. Dawoud is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Brown Syndrome, Temporal Arteritis, and Microvascular Decompression. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Salma A. Dawoud participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Salma A. Dawoud has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brown Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Salma A. Dawoud's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Salma A. Dawoud accept my insurance?

Dr. Salma A. Dawoud accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 952-993-3150 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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