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Dr. Richard Leighton, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Richard Leighton, DO
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Dr. Richard Leighton, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Supply, NC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Richard Leighton, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Supply, NC.

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Dr. Leighton graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. Dr. Richard Leighton, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Supply, NC and has 33 years experience. Dr. Leighton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. Dr. Leighton has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Low Back Pain and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Leighton received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Leighton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Leighton also speaks Spanish. Dr. Leighton is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Limb Pain
Neck Sprain
Whiplash
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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Biceps Tendon Repair
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Dislocation
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spine Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

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Locations

  1. 1 Leighton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine PC
    20 Medical Campus Dr NW Ste 104, Supply, NC 28462
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4.3
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Sep 26, 2023
Dr. Leighton is working on several issues I am having. Great Dr.! Very kind and down to earth. Recommend him highly!
Sharon Grove — Sep 26, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Leighton, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leighton's profile.

Dr. Leighton frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Low Back Pain and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Leighton, DO is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Leighton, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

    240 Hospital Dr NE, Bolivia, NC