LeonardBNelsonMD
Ophthalmology • Bala Cynwyd, PAPediatric & Strabismus, Retinal Disease
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College
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Office
100 Presidential Blvd
Ste 200
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004Phone+1 484-434-2700Fax+1 610-660-0419
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1982
Childrens National Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1978 - Present
DE State Medical License 2022 - 2025
NJ State Medical License 1987 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1981 - 2024
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Reply: Implications of the Lack of Physicians of Color in the Shortage of Pediatric Ophthalmologists.Karen E Lee, Jake A Sussberg, Leonard B Nelson, Tobin B T Thuma
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2023-05-01 - Management of Adult Strabismus.Darron Bacal, Patrick A. DeRespinis, Alina V. Dumitrescu, Leonard B Nelson
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2021-09-01 - Determining the Validity of YouTube Videos in Providing Appropriate Amblyopia Therapy.Leonard B Nelson
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2021-09-01
Press Mentions
Hearing Evaluations in Children with Retinoblastoma Treated with Intra-Arterial Carboplatin Chemotherapy: A Single Institution ReviewSeptember 10th, 2024- Eye Mobile Units and Their Effect on Access to Pediatric Eye CareSeptember 1st, 2024
- Fewer Pediatric Ophthalmologists and an Uneven Distribution Affect Access to Pediatric CareSeptember 1st, 2024
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- Fellow
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