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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.4 (36)
Map Pin Small West Palm Beach, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in West Palm Beach, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Dr. Leighton, completed a residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Leighton an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Leighton works at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute in West Palm Beach, FL with other offices in Jupiter, FL and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Leighton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute
    1411 N Flagler Dr Ste 9800, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 694-7776
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute - Jupiter
    2055 Military Trl Ste 200, Jupiter, FL 33458 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 694-7776
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, P.A.
    4215 Burns Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 694-7776

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  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

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Joint Pain
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scoliosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Surgery
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Biopsy
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Elbow Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fluorscein Angiography
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Surgery
Joint Injection
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Macugen® Injection
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Removal of Bone Spur
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Wound Repair
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    3.4
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    About Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1669433447
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush – Presbyterian – St. Luke Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
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    Dr. Leighton has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Leighton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    36 patients have reviewed Dr. Leighton. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Leighton.

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