Dr. Nicole DeLarato, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Erie Ave At Front Street Philadelphia PA, 19134About
Nicole DeLarato, MD, is a pediatric ophthalmologist who lends her skills and expertise to serve patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She additionally can be found on staff at Cooper University Health Care and Tower Health in New Jersey. With twenty-two years of experience as a pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. DeLarato specializes the diagnosis and treatment of blocked tear ducts, strabismus, amblyopia, cataracts, and other eye diseases in children. She is also an expert in the evaluation and treatment of eye conditions in children with associated developmental and genetic eye problems, as well as special-needs children.
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Education and Training
Robert Wood Johnson-New Jersey Medical School Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Autoimmune syndromes in major histocompatibility complex (MHC) congenic strains of nonobese diabetic (NOD) mice. The NOD MHC is dominant for insulitis and cyclophosphamide-induced diabetes.
- Type 1 diabetes in mice is linked to the interleukin-1 receptor and Lsh/Ity/Bcg genes on chromosome 1.
- Genetic analysis of autoimmune type 1 diabetes mellitus in mice. 1991.
- I-E+ nonobese diabetic mice develop insulitis and diabetes.
Awards
- Inside Jersey Top Doctor Award 2014
- Jersey Top Doctor Award 2014
- Top Doc for Kids Award 2016 SJ Magazine
- Top Doc for Kids Award 2017 SJ Magazine
- Top Female Doc Award 2016 SJ Magazine
- Top Female Doc Award 2017 SJ Magazine
- Top Doctor Award 2020 Philadelphia Magazine
- Top Doctor Award 2021 Jersey’s Best Magazine
- Top Doctor for Children 2014 Jersey’s Best
- Exceptional Women In Medicine Award 2021
- Top Doctors in New York Metro Area Award 2022
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Fellowships
- Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Nicole DeLarato, who serves patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Recognized as a caring and compassionate pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. DeLarato serves patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her clinical practice focuses on the medical and surgical management of children’s eye problems including routine eye exams, diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases of infants & children, blocked tear ducts, “lazy eye” amblyopia, “crossed eyes” strabismus for both pediatric and adult patients as well as eye conditions in children with associated developmental and genetic eye problems.
A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children’s nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world. Their mission is to provide quality pediatric services in a caring, progressive environment.
Before embarking on her professional journey, Dr. DeLarato earned her undergraduate degree at Princeton University and her medical degree at Robert Wood Johnson-New Jersey Medical School. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania-Scheie Eye Institute, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
An expert in her field, the doctor is board-certified in pediatric ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
Among her professional affiliations, she is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
Consistently named as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, Dr. DeLarato has been the recipient of the Inside Jersey Top Doctor Award (2014), Inside Jersey Top Doctor for Children Award (2014), SJ Magazine Top Doc for Kids Award (2016, 2017), SJ Magazine Top Female Doc Award (2016, 2017), Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor Award (2012-2020), Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctor Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2021) Jersey’s Best – Top Doctors for Children (2012, 2013, 2014) Exceptional Women In Medicine Award (2019, 2020, 2021), Top Doctors in New York Metro Area Award (2021, 2022), and New York Magazine Top Doctor Award (2021).
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