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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Michael Leighton, MD
3.4 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL.
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Dr. Michael Leighton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
West Palm Beach, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL.

About

Dr. Leighton graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1988 and completed a residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Leighton currently practices at Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute and are affiliated with Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital. Dr. Leighton has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Knee 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. Dr. Leighton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Leighton also speaks Spanish. Dr. Leighton is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Bursitis
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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
ACL Surgery
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Disorders
Hip Impingement
Hip Injury
Hip Pain
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Humerus Fracture
Kidney Damage - Aminosalicylic Acid
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Surgery
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Biopsy
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Bursal Drainage
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fluorscein Angiography
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Surgery
Joint Injection
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint Replacement, Robotic-Assisted
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Macugen® Injection
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
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 Revision
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute
    1411 N Flagler Dr Ste 9800, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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    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
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    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
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3.4
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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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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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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
  • 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, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is affiliated with Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

    3360 Burns Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

  • Jupiter Medical Center

    1210 S Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, FL

  • Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

    200 SE Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL