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Leonard Nelson, MD, Ophthalmology, Bala Cynwyd, PA, Wills Eye Hospital

LeonardBNelsonMD

Ophthalmology • Bala Cynwyd, PA

Pediatric & Strabismus, Retinal Disease

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College

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  • Office

    Ophthalmic Partners of Pennsylvania
    100 Presidential Blvd,. Suite 200
    Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
    Phone+1 484-434-2700
    Fax+1 484-434-2793
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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
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2022 - 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
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A 50-Year-Old Woman with Esotropia After Retinal Detachment Repair
    A 50-Year-Old Woman with Esotropia After Retinal Detachment RepairMarch 1st, 2023
  • The Prestige Factor in Pediatric Ophthalmology
    The Prestige Factor in Pediatric OphthalmologyMarch 1st, 2023
  • Consequences of Economic and Workforce Issues in Pediatric Ophthalmology Are Many: What Can Be Done?
    Consequences of Economic and Workforce Issues in Pediatric Ophthalmology Are Many: What Can Be Done?January 1st, 2023
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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