Lisa S. Schocket, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Associate Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine

UM Faculty Physicians, Inc.

Languages: English

Gender: Female

Locations

University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Friedenwald Eye Institute

800 Linden Avenue
Floor 7
Baltimore, MD 21201

PH: 410-225-8070

FAX: 410-225-8778

PH: 667-214-1111

FAX: 410-328-6503

PH: 667-214-1111

FAX: 410-363-8047

About Me

Dr. Schocket specializes in the medical and surgical management of retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusions, retinal detachments, macular holes, tumors and cataract complications.

A native of Baltimore, Dr. Schocket graduated cum laude from Bryn Mawr School. After graduating magna cum laude from Brown University, she spent a year performing research at the National Institutes of Health.

She is an associate professor, vice chair for clinical affairs and chief of the Retina Division at the University of Maryland, Department of Ophthalmology.

In 2005, she joined and helped build a busy private practice group in the community while also working at University of Maryland teaching residents and serving on the clinical faculty.

Dr. Schocket is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Schocket has been actively involved in research throughout her career. Her work has appeared in journals such as Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, and Retina. She also wrote the chapter on choroidal melanoma in the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Focal Points. Dr. Schocket has presented her research at both national and international meetings. She has served as sub-investigator in multiple large clinical trials.

Lisa Schocket, MD | Physician Profile

Provider Ratings

The UMMS Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

4.7/5 stars
Overall
4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.7
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Provider discussed treatment options

Patient Reviews (31)

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  • She was rude, dismissive and distracted because of the multiple patients waiting.

  • She was excellent

  • I will always recommend the doctors who treat me, on a regular basis!!

  • Dr. Shockette was great. I love her.

  • Great

  • Dr. Shocked was calming, open to questions, gave clear explanations--she was WONDERFUL!

  • Exceptional

  • Dr Shocket was very thorough and explained my situation very well.

  • Good

  • Great doctor just wish she provided a clear treatment plan, so I know what to expect going forward. But I would not change to another and she knows what she is doing.

  • All good

  • Very pleased with the care that I recieved. The doctors seemed to understand what had happened to me and it was very reassuring to understand what actually the lack of vision in my left eye resulted from.

  • Very good

  • Good

  • Dr. Lisa Schockett is very caring and explains everything that is going on with my eye and my procedure options

  • Dr. Shocket has always been concerned about my eye condition.

  • Dr. Schocket is overworked but excellent.

  • The Doctor is professional, friendly, Just Great!!!

  • Very good

  • Outstanding medical care, precise, detailed attention. Good singing voice, too.

  • Good

  • Very good care

  • Dr. Schocket always reviews the scans with me, explains what she is thinking and makes sure I understand and agree with the treatment.

  • Very good

  • Excellent and professional. Took the time to answer my questions. Very helpful. Highest compliment.

  • I would recommend my physician to my friends and family

  • Very good service

  • Very thankful for Dr. Schocket.

  • She seemed rushed and didn't show me any of the tests she did or explain anything. I had to catch her as she was leaving the room to ask questions about what she found and she seemed annoyed that I asked

  • I have already referred another person to Dr. Schocket.

  • Great people