Skip to main content
Leonard Nelson, MD, Ophthalmology, Bala Cynwyd, PA

LeonardBNelsonMD

Ophthalmology Bala Cynwyd, PA

Pediatric & Strabismus, Retinal Disease

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College

Dr. Nelson is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Nelson's full profile

Already have an account?

  • Office

    100 Presidential Blvd
    Ste 200
    Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
    Phone+1 484-434-2700
    Fax+1 610-660-0419

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1982
  • Childrens National Medical Center
    Childrens National Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1978 - Present
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1981 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    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
  • Join now to see all

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Hearing Evaluations in Children with Retinoblastoma Treated with Intra-Arterial Carboplatin Chemotherapy: A Single Institution Review
    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 Care
    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 Care
    Fewer Pediatric Ophthalmologists and an Uneven Distribution Affect Access to Pediatric CareSeptember 1st, 2024
  • Join now to see all

Professional Memberships