Biography
Dr. Liz Derham grew up in northeastern Pennsylvania and completed a cornea fellowship following her ophthalmology residency at New York Medical College and medical training at Thomas Jefferson University. In addition to general ophthalmology, she has an interest in medical corneal disease.
Dr. Derham teaches the residents at Wills Eye on a weekly basis, where she is loved by both the patients and residents for her skill, intelligence, and humor. She lives in the local area with her young family and sees patients in Center City and Plymouth Meeting.
Credentials
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Education
- Residency: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College
- Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Honors and Awards
Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” – 2026
Philadelphia magazine ‘Top Doctor” 2024-2026