Lisa Abrams
About me
I have been in private practice for 21 years.
About my company
The Katzen Eye Group (KEG) has a long standing tradition of excellence in patient care and pioneering achievements in the field of ophthalmology. Today, KEG is positioned as the largest private eye care practice in the state of Maryland. What was a humble beginning during infancy, one doctor and a single exam room has evolved into a practice consisting of 4 state-of-the-art facilities and 23 doctors.
The philosophy of KEG has always been to provide attentive patient care through the combination of leading-edge medical technology with a warm, considerate atmosphere. KEG has provide comprehensive eye care to the greater Baltimore Metropolitan area for 4 decades.
Specialties
Comprehensive Eye Care, Refractive Surgery, Laser Vision Correction, Dry Eye Services, Glaucoma Management, Retinal Disease, Pediatric Ophthalmology, OculopPlastics, Glasses&Contact Lenses, Clinical Research, and MultiFocal Lens Implants
I chose this career path because
I love taking care of people and always wanted to go into medicine. I chose to become a pediatric ophthalmologist because I am fascinated by how the eyes and the brain work.
I prepared for this career by
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Harvard University and continued my studies at John Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
I would say that my greatest challenge has been balancing my life and work. Thankfully, my husband does have a job that allows for flexibility which helps alleviate the pressure on me, but it is still something I struggle with.
My greatest strength(s)
I am very easy going and patient. I have a good heart.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My three children are my greatest accomplishment. Second to that, I am most proud of building my practice and serving so many patients.
My personal/professional goals
This summer I will be taking some time off to spend with my family. In the future I see myself doing some consulting work and perhaps teaching!
What/Who has inspired me the most
I personally can not sit still for too long and I love to be busy, which has always been a driving force for me.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered for being a compassionate person.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
AAP, AAPOF, AAO
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
Hadasa and Park School of Baltimore
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I love to ski and spend time with my family and 3 dogs. I also enjoy working out and reading.