Summary

Dr. Micaela Leighton is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with 32 years of experience serving patients in Leavenworth, Kansas. She earned her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F E Hebert School of Medicine. Dr. Leighton brings extensive clinical expertise to both routine family care and urgent medical situations. She speaks both Spanish and English, helping her connect with diverse patients in her community.

Dr. Leighton practices at Nextcare Urgent Care and Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, with hospital privileges at Abrazo West Campus. She specializes in treating upper respiratory infections and various forms of sinusitis. Her procedural expertise includes performing flu tests, rapid strep tests, and COVID-19 testing to help patients get quick answers about their symptoms. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average score of 5.0 for the quality of care she provides.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Micaela Joy Leighton has 2 locations

Nextcare Urgent Care Leavenworth

1100 N 4th StLeavenworth, KS 66048

Saint John Hospital

3500 S 4th StLeavenworth, KS 66048

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Micaela Joy Leighton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Colorado Access
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthChoice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Micaela Joy Leighton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Micaela Joy Leighton has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kansas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Micaela Leighton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Micaela Leighton has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Micaela Leighton's office located?
Dr. Micaela Leighton's office is located at 1100 N 4th St, Leavenworth, KS, 66048.
Which hospitals is Dr. Micaela Leighton affiliated with?
Dr. Micaela Leighton is affiliated with Abrazo West Campus.
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