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Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 74
Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD
4.1 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Bala Cynwyd, PA.
Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD
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Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 74
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1976 and completed a residency at Bellevue Hospital Center.Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Bala Cynwyd, PA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jeanes Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Strabismus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Strabismus
Diplopia
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Lazy Eye
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Progressive High Myopia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chalazion
Congenital Nystagmus
Exophoria
Eyelid Disorders
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Stye
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Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclophoria
Cyclotropia
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Monofixation Syndrome
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Conjunctivitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Vitreous Abscess
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Emblem Health
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Amerihealth
  • Molina
  • United Healthcare
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • UPMC
  • Community Health Choice
  • One Health
  • GEHA
  • Midwest Health Plan
    Medicaid
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • inHealth
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Aetna
  • Peach State Health Plan
  • Intergroup
  • IN Total Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • CareSource
  • Advantra
  • One Net
  • March Vision Care
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • CorVel
  • Medicare
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • Devon Health
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Choice
    Personal Choice 65
  • Husky Health
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
  • HealthAmerica Pennsylvania, Inc.
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • HealthPlus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Consumer Health Network PPO
    Consumer Health Network
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Federal BCBS
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Ophthalmic Partners of Pennsylvania PC
    100 Presidential Blvd Ste 200, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
  2. 2 Keystone Eye Associates LLC
    9126 Blue Grass Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114
  3. 3 Joseph H. Calhoun MD PC
    840 Walnut St Ste 1210, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  4. 4 Wills Eye Hospital
    840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Patient Satisfaction

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4.1
Based on 26 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 05, 2024
We are so lucky to have found him after Penn State Hershey did a poor job with my daughter’s care. She is highly myopic and needed strabismus surgery. He is so knowledgeable and experienced in his field. You can gather that in minutes of speaking with him. We personally love him. I do see a few comments in regards to his personality. He is direct and does not sugar coat things but that’s ok with me. He is kind, compassionate, caring, good sense of humor and most importantly EXCELLENT at what he does. He is awesome and we are so thankful for the years he’s helped us. We drive 90 minutes one way to see him.
Brittni Orfanelli Schuenemann — Apr 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bellevue Hospital Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital of D.C.
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Strabismus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jeanes Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

Yes, Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jeanes Hospital

    7600 Central Ave, Philadelphia, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA