
Oliver D. Schein, MD
Cornea and External Diseases
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Oliver D. Schein
Professional Titles
- Burton and Miriam Grossman Professor of Ophthalmology
- Vice Chair for Quality and Safety, Wilmer Eye Institute
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Oliver Schein, M.D., M.P.H., is the Burton E. Grossman Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and carries a joint appointment in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Schein's clinical expertise is in medical and surgical conditions of the anterior segment of the eye including cataract and complications of cataract surgery, corneal scarring and corneal surgery. He is a past author of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's "Preferred Practice Pattern" on Cataract. Research activities are directed toward the epidemiology of major ocular diseases, ophthalmic technology assessment and outcomes research in ophthalmology.
Dr. Schein received his M.D. and M.P.H. degrees from Johns Hopkins University and completed his ophthalmology residency and cornea and external eye disease fellowship at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He joined the Wilmer faculty in 1988.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Wearing Contacts 24/7 Can Bring Infection, Blindness, Doctors Warn - HealthDay (Dec. 2018)
Cut This One Regulation-and Save $500 Million in Health-Care Costs - The Wall Street Journal (Apr. 2017)
Research Interests
Assessment of ocular technology, Assessment of outcomes and complications of ocular surgery, Bioengineering of human corneal substitutes, Epidemiology of major eye diseases, Evidence-based improvement in quality and safety of ophthalmic care and surgery
Honors
- Award of Excellence, Alcon Research Institute
- Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Max Shapero Award for Corneal Research, American Academy of Optometry
- Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Armstrong Award: Excellence in Quality and Safety, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 12/18/18
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, Director at Large
- International Society for Contact Lens Research
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-583-2800
- fax: 410-583-2842
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
Expertise
Education
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Fellowship, Cornea and External Diseases, 1988Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1987Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Medicine, 1984Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1981Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 1990Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1984Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
337 ratings, 117 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Excellent care from Dr Schein
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Outstanding provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
I am grateful to Dr Schein for his expertise and care in removing my cataract and improving my vision
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
He is very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
I received excellent care with thorough explanations from a patient and caring provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Long-time relationship
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Pretty good nothing to complain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Excellent and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Dr Stein is an excellent doctor who has a very pleasant & caring 'bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Dr Schein is thorough, professional and provided just the facts.I
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Dr Schein is the best as are the people work with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Very good. Lots of experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
I was seeing the provider to explore the possibility of having a new cataract operation, as the results of the operation by my previous provider in a different practice had not improved my vision. Dr. Schein explained that the operation had been done correctly and that my problems (near sightedness and very poor distance vision) were likely due, not to my eyes' lenses, but more likely something upstream from the optic nerve. He requested that I request data from previous eye examinations (Lens crafters, my previous ophthalmologist, etc.) which I have not as yet done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
My experience was excellent and all of the providers were professional and ask appropriate questions. I was very happy with the service I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Schein. I saw him in regard to scheduling cataract surgery. He explained the surgery, answered my questions. I feel very comfortable in going forward with the surgery with Dr. Schein.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Everyone was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Good guy good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Very respectful. Explains medical terms well with analogies or comparisons.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Dr oliver schein exceptional!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
I like my doctor and the lady who gave me an eye test with drops. All very friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Dr gave good practical advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Very professional, kind, knowledgeable, and answered questions very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr Schein is professional, personable, and has the expertise I want. He was my cataract surgeon and the result was terrific!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
No delay ongo given
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Top notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Authoritative understanding of my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr. Schein is an outstanding clinician. I feel fortunate to be able to receive such excellent care for my vision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. Schein is a great doctor, very caring, kind and giving 20/20 back. I am very grateful. I will donate $500 to honor Dr. Schein.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Extremely pleased with Dr. Schein.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
I am grateful to have Dr. Schein performing cataract surgery on myself.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr Schein and his assistants r extremely capable in their specialties. My cataract procedure was flawless!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
My provider was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Very knowledgeable, thorough, and attentive. Made eye contact, did not seem hurried, and kind demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Great job clearing up my cataract and providing plan for continued care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
TOTALLY EXCELLENT AS ALWAYS
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
They would help us a lot and made sense
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Excellent team of nurse /optometrist, resident and the main provider, super efficient in getting all tests done
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
I would have liked more statistical or scientific explanation of what to expect in post recovery (days, weeks, months after). I am slightly anxious about following instructions properly and doing no harm to my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
As always, very professional, thorough and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
He's excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr. SCHEIN is a fantastic physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Doctor was very professional, compassionate, friendly, knowledgeable, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr Schein is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr. Schein is very thorough in his assessment of my condition. Looks at the problem from all sides
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Didn't wait long, provider very nice, answered all my questions and concerns so pleased with how visit went.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Very pleasant and informative with concern for improving my vision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Dr. Schein worked with a fellow. The fellow was awesome and had the same opinion as the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Was considerate about my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
The doctor Explained everything and was detailed about the questions I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. I trust him completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Very professional and answered my questions honestly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Top Professionals
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Schein is a consummate professional and has always given me great care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
The whole experience was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr Schein answered all of my questions and provided a high level of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
My vision problem was solved. I am very grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Thorough and accurate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
FeltLikeHe was very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Excellent - patient and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Did a very good job explaining the eye topographic chart and setting my concerns to rest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Removed a stitch from my eye very quickly and efficiently.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Knowledgeable, professional, listens well, explains well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
My experience with Dr. Schein was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
The Tech answered my questions and addressed my concerns. She was very patient and positive about my results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
He was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Very though , told me how my surgery was different from normal as I have been taking flowmax for years , but that everything went fine .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Professional, respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Professional, Very attentive, soft spoken/quite spirit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Excellent surgeon, exudes competence and puts it into practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Examined eye test results and said additional surgery not required at this Very concise and professional with comments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
They are all very pleasant and knew their jobs well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr Schein was thorough and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
They are the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr. Schein very good at explaining/recommending decisions and appreciated his kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr. Schein is the best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Overall it was an excellent experience from beginning to end. The quality and professionalism of the service was the best. I have already recommended Dr Schein to my family and friends
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Meeting with the provider assured me that my concern would be taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr. Schein performed cataract surgery on me. He did an excellent job. My vision at day 1 post-op was considerably improved and there were no significant post-op issues. Calculations for my monofocal lens by Dr. Schein were excellent! Dr. Schein is highly recommended!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr. Schein is a fantastic doctor. He takes his time with patients. He listens to what you have to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Excellent providy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Dr. Schein listened carefully, addressed my concerns, and treated me kindly and professionally. He inspires confidence. I feel fortunate to be under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Dr Schein continues to be approachble, helpful and explaining things well during the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Excellent trustworthy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr Schein was the best. I'm so glad I chose him. Both procedures went well. I would highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr Oliver Schein is a very pleasant, knowledgeable, experienced and extraordinary eye surgeon who is definitely an expert in his field of work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
I saw Dr. Schein for cataracts on both eyes. It was the first time I had seen him. He was very kind and informative. He listened attentively to what I had to say about my eye issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
He is excellent. Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Excellent care
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
He is a man of few words. He allows time for questions but does not anticipate them. He is an expert in his field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Dr. Schein is an excellent ophthalmologist and is using a rather conservative approach in dealing with my cornea. He is very thorough in his examination, and he explains what he sees as the best course of action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Very professional and explained the finding and recommended return dates
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Very knowledgeable, considerate, caring. Very professional.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Every aspect was first rate!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Top rate Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Great Fellow and physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Left confident that I had made the best decision for my vision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
I had a very good experience. Dr. Schein new exactly the root of my problem and how to take care of it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Very through , stated possible options, had tests done to make sure of my problem and for next appointment and surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
He is the best! I will definitely refer him.