Dr. Leighton Edward Frost, MD

Dr. Leighton Frost is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over three decades to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency training at Union Hospital. With 32 years of clinical experience, Dr. Frost brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Frost practices at Sac And Fox Tribal Health Service in Tama, Iowa, and maintains hospital privileges at MercyOne Newton Medical Center. He specializes in managing diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in both adults and children. His expertise extends to handling serious complications like diabetic emergencies. Dr. Frost regularly performs essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and A1c testing to monitor his patients' health. Patients have given him an average …rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.