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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Michael Leighton, MD
3.4 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in West Palm Beach, FL.
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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
West Palm Beach, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in West Palm Beach, FL and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1988 and completed a residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.They currently practice at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute and are affiliated with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Dr. Leighton has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Leighton received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Leighton is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute
    1411 N Flagler Dr Ste 9800, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    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
    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
  3. 3 Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, P.A.
    4215 Burns Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leighton
3.4
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (13)

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Sep 29, 2023
what very good i would recommend hi, and his staff . i had a total knee replacement and nothing but positive results,, thank you .
sharon a — Sep 29, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Michael Leighton specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder as well as knee, hip, and shoulder replacement. Dr. Leighton is very sports oriented both in his own life and for his patient's. He enjoys golf, tennis, softball and hiki

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in West Palm Beach, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1988. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush – Presbyterian – St. Luke Medical Center
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Leighton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leighton's profile.

Dr. Leighton frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Leighton, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

    13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL