Dr. Leonard B. Nelson, MD | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Leonard Nelson is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with five decades of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Health System. His extensive background in eye care spans 50 years of dedicated practice. Dr. Nelson is fluent in Spanish and Korean, allowing him to serve patients from diverse communities.

Dr. Nelson practices at multiple Ophthalmic Partners of Pennsylvania locations throughout the Philadelphia area, including Bala Cynwyd, Media, and Philadelphia. He treats conditions such as computer vision syndrome, strabismus, and amblyopia. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and strabismus surgery. Patients rate Dr. Nelson 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.5

36 Ratings
50 years of experience
47 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Korean
Johns Hopkins Health System
10 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
4 office locations
Male

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THis man saved my son’s eyesight in the most compassionate honest way. My son in now an adult and still has vision. Our previous opthmologist thought he was blind. I would do anything for him. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

June 13th, 2018

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Dr. Nelson took over my daughter's care after a local eye doctor prescribed the wrong eye drops and she almost lost her sight. We travel 5 hours round trip to see him once a year and it is worth every second. Dr. Nelson is wonderful! My daughter is now 14 and her eyes are better than we had ever hoped.

April 16th, 2015

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Dr. Nelson is the most highly regarded and respected eye doctor and has been our angel! He was the most compassionate and knowledgable doctor we have ever been to!

September 17th, 2014

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We drove 3 hours round trip to see Dr. Nelson as he was recommended as Director of Strabismus at Wills for difficult cases. He spent about 5 minutes with us and barely examined my son's eyes. My son has had 2 prior surgeries and is seeing double. He told him to live with it and get more sleep. I asked prior to booking if Dr. Nelson was familiar with my son's condition but was told that I couldn't ask questions until the appointment. The first thing Nelson said was I don't like dealing with this type of Strabismus... Nice.

November 19th, 2013

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Went out of his way to help us. He is brilliant and was so caring during our daughter's surgery. Best of the best. Would recommend this doctor to anyone who has a child with an eye issue.

August 21st, 2013

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My children have been coming to Dr Nelson since my oldest (she's 19 now) had eye surgery when she was 2 yrs old. He is the best pediatric eye dr around. I have 3 children in glasses and they love coming for their appts with him.

January 28th, 2013

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This was the most overbooked medical office we've ever seen - the wait time was ridiculous. Even worse, when we did get seen, Dr. Nelson displayed a positively cold chairside manner towards our young child. We will not be returning.

October 28th, 2012

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Took my 3 yr. old to see Dr. Nelson. He has a good reputation.I was taken aback by his short responses and dis-interst in my daughter's previous glasses prescription. Rude response, not worth repeating. Kind of surprised he works with children. Sometimes for a good Dr. you can overlook personality. Not as much for kids though when we had a great experience already at DuPont in DE. Needless to say, not going back.

September 10th, 2012

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Dr. Nelson is a gifted, brilliant surgeon and physician. He is a caring and wonderful doctor who was an angel to our family. He performed a surgery on my daughter which helped her see better than ever. I will be eternally grateful for this doctor, and his God given brilliance, amazing surgical talent, and heartfelt compassion.

December 13th, 2011

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My son was born 23 years ago and Dr. Nelson saved his eyesight.

October 31st, 2009

Ophthalmic Partners Of Pennsylvania

100 Presidential Blvd Ste 200Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Tel: (484) 434-2700

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Keystone Eye Associates Llc

9126 Blue Grass RdPhiladelphia, PA 19114

Tel: (215) 552-8331

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Ophthalmic Partners Of Pennsylvania

319 W State StMedia, PA 19063

Tel: (610) 566-1227

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Ophthalmic Partners Of Pennsylvania

840 WALNUT ST # 10THPHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Dr. Leonard Bruce Nelson, MD	Dr. Michael Kresloff, MD	Dr. Nancy Wilson Crawford, MD	Dr. Steven Vale, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (36 Ratings)	4.9 (214 Ratings)	3.6 (8 Ratings)	4 (59 Ratings)
50 Years of Experience		45 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Korean	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Bala Cynwyd , PA	Collingswood , NJ	Springfield , PA	Scranton , PA
Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1976

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What languages does Dr. Leonard Nelson speak?: Dr. Leonard Nelson speaks Spanish and Korean.
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Where is Dr. Leonard Nelson's office located?: Dr. Leonard Nelson's office is located at 100 Presidential Blvd Ste 200, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004.
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