Richard Leighton
Experienced in Achilles Tendon Rupture

Dr. Richard Leighton

Orthopedics
Novant Health
Novant Health Leighton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
20 Medical Campus Drive, Suite 204, 
Supply, NC 
Offers Telehealth
27 Years of Experience
Experienced in Achilles Tendon Rupture
Novant Health
Novant Health Leighton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
20 Medical Campus Drive, Suite 204, 
Supply, NC 
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Overview

Richard Leighton is an Orthopedics provider in Supply, North Carolina. Dr. Leighton has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 1999.0
Residency
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in SC
Board Certifications
Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

Novant Health Leighton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
20 Medical Campus Drive, Suite 204, Supply, NC 28462
Call: 910-575-5800
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