Summary

Dr. Barbara Leighton is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who brings 36 years of expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed her residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Leighton speaks English and has dedicated her career to helping patients with complex respiratory and critical care needs.

Dr. Leighton is affiliated with Jefferson Bucks Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Abington and Philadelphia. She specializes in treating various forms of sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disorders in children. Her procedural expertise includes pulmonary function testing and CT imaging of the chest to diagnose respiratory conditions. Patients rate Dr. Leighton 4.0 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care and clinical excellence.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 36 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Barbara Mary Leighton has 3 locations

Jefferson Abington Hospital

1200 Old York RdAbington, PA 19001

Jefferson Northeast Pulmonary Associates

3998 Red Lion Rd Ste 130Philadelphia, PA 19114
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Jefferson Northeast Pulmonary Associates

240 Middletown Blvd Ste 107Langhorne, PA 19047
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Abington , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAWilmington , DE
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Barbara Mary Leighton

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Innovation Health
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Barbara Mary Leighton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Barbara Mary Leighton has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Barbara Leighton's office located?
Dr. Barbara Leighton's office is located at 1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, 19001.
What languages does Dr. Barbara Leighton speak?
Dr. Barbara Leighton speaks English.
Does Dr. Barbara Leighton accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Barbara Leighton accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Barbara Leighton accepting new patients?
Dr. Barbara Leighton has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Barbara Leighton affiliated with?
Dr. Barbara Leighton is affiliated with Jefferson Bucks Hospital.

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