Dr. Joseph R. Leith, MD | Ashland, KY | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Joseph Leith treats arthralgia, osteoarthritis, and knee osteoarthritis, and performs physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy. He practices orthopedic surgery with 25 years of experience and is affiliated with UK King's Daughters Medical Center, Southern Ohio Medical Center, and King's Daughters Medical Center Ohio. Dr. Leith earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and sees patients in Ashland, Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Leith 4.5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.5

42 Ratings
25 years of experience
speaks English
Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
7 written reviews
1 specialty
18 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Leith's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

42 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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He is an ambulance chaser. He is great as long as he knows your workers comp is going to pay him. But if they aren't he will stop seeing you. Deal with him at your own risk.

June 21st, 2022

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Dr Leith literally saved my foot when I almost severed it at the ankle by a fall. He is an angel.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 1st, 2017

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I would recommend this physician to my own family and I trusted him for my own surgery. He is very nice and very professional.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 8th, 2016

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Dr. Leith is a wonderful doctor my knee hasn't felt this good in YEARS. Thank you Dr. Leith!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 28th, 2015

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Dr Leith is an awesome doctor. He is kind, considerate , and concerned about his patients welfare. He takes time and explains things. I would most definitely recommend him to my family and friends. You won't find a better doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 15th, 2015

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He did a great job on my shoulder rotator cuff. He a very nice man. And he does have prayer with you and we all know we can use this. His staff is the best, they have always answered all my questions I had and always called me back. Shoulder is doing great!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 26th, 2015

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He is a great doc. He is very understaning. And he expresses concern to all situations. The office is a comfortable Christian atmosphere. He listens very well to all issues. He takes the necessary steps to correct the problem. His staff is alseays called me back when I have had a question,concern,problem. I would tell anyone to go there. He is a Christian. And he prays in office before after every visit. If a sugury is going to be preformed he prayes. Also before any procedure is performed he prays before the nurses take you into sugury.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 9th, 2015

River Cities Bone And Joint Centre

1000 Ashland Dr Ste 103Ashland, KY 41101

Tel: (606) 324-0097

Mon7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Tue7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Wed7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Thu7:00 am - 3:30 pm

FriClosed

SatClosed

SunClosed

Southern Ohio Medical Center

1805 27th StPortsmouth, OH 45662

Tel: (740) 356-5000

Uk Kings Daughters Medical Center

2201 Lexington AveAshland, KY 41101

Tel: (606) 408-4000

Somc Orthopedic Associates

1711 27th St Ste 102Portsmouth, OH 45662

Tel: (740) 356-1709

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 11:30 am

SatClosed

SunClosed

Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio

2001 Scioto TrlPortsmouth, OH 45662

Tel: (740) 991-4000


Dr. Joseph Richmond Leith, MD	Dr. Ralph I Touma	Dr. Liam Marlin Cleary	Dr. Daniel Frederick Schodlbauer
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.5 (42 Ratings)	3.7 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	57 Years of Experience	2 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Ashland , KY	Ashland , KY	Huntington , WV	Huntington , WV
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Wrist Injury

Dr. Joseph Richmond Leith holds an expired medical license in the states of Kentucky and Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Leith's NPI number is 1598719890.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Leith affiliated with?: Dr. Joseph Leith is affiliated with Uk Kings Daughters Medical Center, Southern Ohio Medical Center, and Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio.
Where is Dr. Joseph Leith's office located?: Dr. Joseph Leith's office is located at 1000 Ashland Dr Ste 103, Ashland, KY, 41101.
Does Dr. Joseph Leith accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Joseph Leith has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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