Summary

Dr. Michael Leighton specializes in orthopedic surgery with extensive expertise spanning 38 years of practice. He completed his medical education at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His comprehensive training includes residencies at Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, followed by specialized fellowship training in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Leighton holds board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and provides care in English.

Based at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Dr. Leighton practices in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He focuses on treating ACL tears and various forms of arthritis that affect joint function. His surgical expertise includes minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures and joint replacement surgery when conservative treatments aren't sufficient. Patients have rated Dr. Leighton 4.5 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, P.A.

4215 Burns RdPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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38 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Palm Beach Gardens , FLGulf Breeze , FLLAKELAND , FLGulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj Med School: The Medical University of South Carolina Charleston Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Leighton

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AvMed - HMO
  • AvMed - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicare
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Leighton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Leighton has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Biopsy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Tubal Ligation (Permanent Sterilization in Women)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program
Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals

Medical School

Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick NjGraduated in 1988
RutgersGraduated in 1988

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What languages does Dr. Michael Leighton speak?
Dr. Michael Leighton speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Leighton affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Leighton is affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center.

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