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- Board Certified
Biography
Dr. Sandford Matthew Schocket is a double Board Certified Anesthesiologist serving the Austin area for more than 5 years. Dr. Schoket is experienced in Pain Management, Steroid Injections, Headaches, … Read more ›
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Dr. Schocket and his team were so efficient and did an awesome job. My neck feels like new. I had the "Bilateral Cervical Medial Branch Block" shots. I feel like a new person. Dr. Schocket did such a great job. I love the facility, the nurses, James who found a vein on my difficult arm, and I was under for the procedure, an…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University | Bachelors Degree | BA in Political Science | 1994 |
| University of South Florida College of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 2001 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas | Anesthesiology | Not Specified |
| Fellowship - University of California San Diego | Interventional Pain | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | Not Specified | |
| Anesthesiology Sub-Specialty: Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified | American Board of Anesthesiology Certified in Anesthesiology
| Present |
| Board Certified | American Board of Anesthesiology Certified in Pain Medicine | Present |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Other Healthcare Provider
Years In Practice: 20 (started in 2006)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Schocket specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 46
Most Recent Review: 08/21/2019
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Cecile W.
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August 21, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
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“Dr. Schocket did an awesome job!”
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Gail B.
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March 04, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“Dr Schocket is the BEST!”
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Anonymous A.
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October 01, 2018
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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- Average Wait Time 21 to 30 minutes
“Very informative.”
Dr. Shocket provided very clear understanding of the issue/problem.
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John R.
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June 27, 2018
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“Dr. Shocket is the best but you can no longer see him”
Dr. Shocket is the best but It's unfortunate that he has stepped back. This used to be a great place, but not any more. Too bad there is not enough room here to vent my frustration over what has happened the last two months here. I'm going to another Pain Management Dr. because the patient care is not the same. It's a real shame.
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Josedph F.
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November 27, 2017
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
“Dr. S is the "total package" could not ask for a better pain specialist”
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Bj B.
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June 13, 2019
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Capitol Pain Institute - 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103
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“He is a great doctor that is concerned with his patients best interest. He is in great demand because of that and we appreciate all he has done for my husband and his kindness to me as a concerned wife”
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Sonya M.
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January 15, 2019
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“He was very helpful and kind.”
Thank you!
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Anonymous A.
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July 25, 2018
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“Dr. S's Practitioner Jennifer”
She's is excellent. Patient, thorough, works well with my hard headed medic background. Explains without going over my head but doesn't dumb down either.
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Laurie T.
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May 07, 2018
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“Highly recommend Dr. Schocket”
Dr. Schocket is amazing! He is very friendly. He takes time with you to listen carefully and fully explain his answers in layman's terms. I highly recommend him!
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Roberta O.
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November 09, 2017
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“Excellent Doctor”
I am from AZ and was concerned in finding a new pain management Dr. Fortunately 3 years ago, I found Dr. Schocket and his staff. I am exceptionally pleased with NP Tara Levy. She listens to my concerns, has great bedside manner and overall could not be happier and my pain has been greatly reduced.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Capitol Pain Institute
8015 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 103Austin, TX 78757
Practice Colleagues
Dr Raimy Amasha, MD - Other Healthcare Provider
Dr Neal Blauzvern, DO - Anesthesiologist
Dr Anjuli Desai, MD - Other Healthcare Provider, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Arthritis
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Disc Herniation
- Epidural Adhesiolysis
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Facet Joint Injection
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Kyphoplasty
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Migraines
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Nerve Root Injection
- Nucleoplasty
- Phantom-limb Pain
- Platelet Rich Plasma (prp)
- Post-surgical Pain
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Radiculopathy
- Radio Frequency Ablations
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Stenosis
- Stem Cells Therapy
- Steroid Injections
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Sandford Matthew Schocket, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Care Credit
- Other
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cash
More info: We accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash. You may make a payment over the phone by calling the main office line. There is a small convenience fee added to all credit card transactions.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
AARP
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (Florida Blue)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
Blue Cross of Idaho
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
Capital Blue Cross
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
CBA Blue
CHAMPVA
Cigna
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
First Choice Health
FirstCare Health Plansc
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Galaxy Health
GEHA
GeoBlue
Guardian
Great West Healthcare
Health Net
HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware
HighMark Blue Shield
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
Triple-S Salud: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Puerto Rico
United Healthcare
UnitedHealthOne
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
We accept insurances that accept out of network benefits.
Comment - “ Dr. Schocket did an awesome job! ”
Dr. Schocket and his team were so efficient and did an awesome job. My neck feels like new. I had the "Bilateral Cervical Medial Branch Block" shots. I feel like a new person. Dr. Schocket did such a great job. I love the facility, the nurses, James who found a vein on my difficult arm, and I was under for the procedure, and awake in 30 minutes and heading home. I look forward to having trigger shots in my lower back.