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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
3.4 (35)
Map Pin Small West Palm Beach, FL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in West Palm Beach, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with Hca Florida Palms West Hospital. Dr. Leighton, completed a residency at UMDNJ – 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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Jupiter, 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 Anthem 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.

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) 559-8463
    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
    4215 Burns Rd Ste 100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 335-1132
  3. 3
    Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute - Jupiter
    2055 Military Trl Ste 200, Jupiter, FL 33458 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 559-8308
    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

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Elbow Bursitis Chevron Icon
Femur Fracture Chevron Icon
Gait Abnormality Chevron Icon
Hip Fracture Chevron Icon
Hip Tendinitis Chevron Icon
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Medial Epicondylitis Chevron Icon
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Spine Deformities Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
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Knee Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
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Menisectomy Chevron Icon
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Ankle Sprains and Strains Chevron Icon
Ankylosing Spondylitis Chevron Icon
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries Chevron Icon
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Chevron Icon
De Quervain's Disease Chevron Icon
Degenerative Disc Disease Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee) Chevron Icon
Femoral Neck Fracture Chevron Icon
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Fibular Fracture Chevron Icon
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Humerus Fracture Chevron Icon
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) Chevron Icon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures Chevron Icon
Osgood Schlatter Disease Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Elbow Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Foot Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hand Chevron Icon
Osteosarcoma Chevron Icon
Patellar Fracture Chevron Icon
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome Chevron Icon
Pyogenic Arthritis Chevron Icon
Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation Chevron Icon
Rheumatoid Arthritis Chevron Icon
Runner's Knee Chevron Icon
Sciatica Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Osteophyte Chevron Icon
Sjögren's Syndrome Chevron Icon
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Spina Bifida Chevron Icon
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication Chevron Icon
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) Chevron Icon
Systemic Chondromalacia Chevron Icon
Tendonitis Chevron Icon
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Chevron Icon
Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture Chevron Icon
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Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum Chevron Icon
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Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) Chevron Icon
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Revision Chevron Icon
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Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open Chevron Icon
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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Replacement Chevron Icon
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Total Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • AvMed
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • CorVel
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Galaxy Health Network
    • Golden Rule
    • Humana
    • MultiPlan
    • Neighborhood Health Plan
    • Prime Health Services
    • Private HealthCare Systems
    • Tricare
    • United Healthcare Life Insurance Company
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Worker's Compensation

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.4
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    Based on 35 ratings
    Patient Ratings (35)
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    1 Star
    (13)
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    About Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1669433447
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush – Presbyterian – St. Luke Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Hca Florida Palms West Hospital

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    Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Leighton is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Leighton has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    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.

    35 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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