Leonard B Nelson MD
Pediatric & Strabismus, Retinal Disease
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College
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100 Presidential BlvdSte 200Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone+1 484-434-2700
Fax+1 610-660-0419
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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 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 1987 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1981 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HouseCalls, TeleVox Software, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Ophthalmology Residency Program Characteristics and Timing of Commitment to Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship.Elizabeth L Turner, Ryan M Sussberg, Leonard B Nelson, Laurel Lam
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2026-04-17 - A Comparative Analysis of the Economic and Workforce Issues in Pediatric Ophthalmology in Italy and the United States Post-Pandemic.Laurel Lam, Leonard B Nelson, Aldo Vagge, Paolo Nucci, Andrea Lembo
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2025-09-01 - 1 citationsAnalyzing Trends in the Pediatric Ophthalmology Workforce From 2016 to 2024.Iniya K Adhan, Ryan M Sussberg, Leonard B Nelson, Karen E Lee, Laurel Lam
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2025-09-01
Press Mentions
Hearing Evaluations in Children with Retinoblastoma Treated with Intra-Arterial Carboplatin Chemotherapy: A Single Institution ReviewSeptember 10th, 2024- Fewer Pediatric Ophthalmologists and an Uneven Distribution Affect Access to Pediatric CareSeptember 1st, 2024
- Eye Mobile Units and Their Effect on Access to Pediatric Eye CareSeptember 1st, 2024
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