Dr. Nicole DeLarato, MD

Expert Publications

• 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.

Media Releases

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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