Emily A. DeCarlo, MD

About Emily A. DeCarlo, MD

Titles

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Certifications

Ophthalmology – American Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and Honors

2000, Graduated with Honors, Haverford College

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2009-present, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
2006-present, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Transitional Medicine - Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA

Residency

Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA (Co-Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Pediatric Ophthalmology - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2011

Maguire J, Murchison A, Jaeger E. Wills Eye Institute 5-Minute Ophthalmology Consult. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, December 2011. (Contributing author)

2008

Ehlers JP, Shah CP. Wills Eye Manual: Office and Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease, 5th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008. (Contributing author)

Patient experience rating

(based on 328 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.9 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.9 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.9 of 5
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Comments

  • She put any of my concerns to rest and provide useful information every step of the way
    5 of 5
    Nov 26, 2024

  • Dr Emily DeCarlo is an incredible physician. She is our favorite eye doctor and we loved to be able to see her!
    5 of 5
    Nov 22, 2024

  • We love Dr DeCarlo she shows that she really cares about my child's eyes. It gives me confidence that my daughter's eyes and vision are in the best hands
    5 of 5
    Oct 25, 2024

  • Dr. DeCarlo is an amazing doctor. She cares about her patients
    5 of 5
    Oct 24, 2024

  • The doctor came in and was very helpful, my son picked a pair of glasses he really likes and they're a bit big framed but it gets him excited to wear them so the doctor showed me on Amazon that they sell silicone holders for the ears to keep them from falling on the nose. It was very resourceful and appreciated!
    5 of 5
    Oct 07, 2024

  • Dr. DeCarlo is so kind, welcoming and patient!
    5 of 5
    Sep 19, 2024

  • We absolutely love Dr. DeCarlo. She is thorough and we never feel rushed. She remembers my son on a personal level and makes good conversation with him. She makes him and myself feel so comfortable and she provides realistic feedback and expectations. We are so grateful to have found her and will follow her whereever she goes!
    5 of 5
    Sep 06, 2024

  • Dr. DeCarlo was amazing as usual. Answered all of our questions/concerns.
    5 of 5
    Aug 17, 2024

  • Dr. DeCarlo is the best. She has been my child's doctor for over 10 years, and I would not take my child to any other doctor. I trust her completely and recommend her to every friend of mine.
    5 of 5
    Jun 09, 2024

  • Dr. Decarlo is very receptive to our concerns. Explained everything clearly. Was great with my child
    5 of 5
    May 21, 2024

  • Dr decarlo is amazing wouldnt want anyone else to be my sons doctor !
    5 of 5
    May 07, 2024

  • Dr. DeCarlo is great
    5 of 5
    May 06, 2024

  • Dr DeCarlo is a very good kids eye dr... She always expresses her concerns for my child's eyes... We are very pleased with our visit
    5 of 5
    Mar 23, 2024

  • Dr DeCarlo has been providing above and beyond care for all three of my boys for the last 10 years. I would follow her to any practice and can't recommend her enough.
    5 of 5
    Feb 20, 2024

  • Dr. DeCarlo is an excellent doctor. She is amazing with my daughter and a top notch doctor.
    5 of 5
    Feb 18, 2024

  • Dr DeCarlo is the absolute best doctor that I know.
    5 of 5
    Feb 15, 2024

  • Dr. DeCarlo is a great doctor. She was our eye doctor before she was part of the CHOP network. We followed her over to CHOP.
    5 of 5
    Dec 05, 2023

  • I've already recommended numerous friends to Dr. Decarlo for their kiddos eye issues. She's just the best and we're so glad we get to have her as our doctor.
    5 of 5
    Oct 22, 2023

  • Doctor DeCarlo is kind, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable & fantastic with children.
    5 of 5
    Oct 09, 2023

  • This was our first experience with CHOP and Dr. DeCarlo was exceptional!
    5 of 5
    Oct 06, 2023

  • Really nice experience. Dr. Was very nice and helpful.
    5 of 5
    Sep 26, 2023

  • Dr. DeCarlo is absolutely wonderful! She is very smart and talented but also is so good with my son. She speaks kindly to him and makes him feel comfortable. She explains diagnosis, treatment and outlooks in a way that makes sense to the layperson. She is realistic about diagnoses but also is excited and optimistic when things are going well. She treats us like family, she remembered us even though it had been more than a year since we saw her due to scheduling conflicts. We love her so much we followed her to CHOP because we did not want to see any other pediatric ophthalmologist!
    5 of 5
    Sep 15, 2023

  • Dr. DeCarlo is the best eye doctor! She is amazing with my daughter who has a lot of anxiety about anything. Her surgery skills are too notch!
    5 of 5
    Aug 23, 2023
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

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