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Dr. Nicholson is a board-certified pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her undergraduate degree from Penn State University and her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.
After completing residency at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she served as an attending physician at CHOP Primary Care Main Campus as well as the medical director of CHOP’s Spina Bifida Program. Today, she sees patients on CHOP's Primary Care locations in Drexel Hill, Media and Broomall, PA.
Dr. Nicholson’s passion for primary care stems from the long-term bond formed between children, families, and their doctor and the opportunity to watch children grow, develop, and thrive. Dr. Nicholson’s professional interests include caring for children with complex medical conditions, positive parenting techniques, and promotion of early childhood literacy.
Dr. Nicholson lives in Wallingford with her husband and two young children. She enjoys reading, cooking, and gardening but her greatest joy is spending time with her children.
DO - New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY
Pediatrics - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA
Pediatrics - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA
Pediatrician
Clinical Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Walters D, Betensky M. An Unresponsive 3-Year-Old Girl With an Unusual Whine. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2012 Sep; 28 (9): 943-946.
Walters, D, Burjonrappa, S, Chun, K. Imperforate Anus, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Horseshoe Kidney, and Pulmonary Sling Complex: Case Description. J Pediatr Surg. 2011 Sep; 46 (9): e5-e7.
Nicholson, D. 2021. From Gestation to Graduation: Successes and Challenges of CHOP’s Spina Bifida Program, Spina Bifida Association National Clinical Care Meeting. Philadelphia, PA (virtual), June 5. Talk.
Nicholson, D. 2019. Implementing Care Coordination Tools into CHOP’s Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Program, Spina Bifida Association National Clinical Care Meeting. Chicago IL, June 29. Panel Discussion.
2015, CHOP Care Grant
2014, Teddy Bedrossian Compassionate Care Award
2012, Graduated with honors, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
2005, Dean's List, Pennsylvania State University
2012-present, American Academy of Pediatrics