Overview
John Leighton is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Leighton is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Dr. Leighton is board certified in Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Leighton is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5501 Old York Road, Floor 1, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Leighton has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John C. Leighton
Is Dr. John C. Leighton a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John C. Leighton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John C. Leighton specialize in?
While Dr. John C. Leighton is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. John C. Leighton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John C. Leighton has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. John C. Leighton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John C. Leighton accept my insurance?
Dr. John C. Leighton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Leighton isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Breast CancerDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Newborn PolycythemiaDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Newborn Polycythemia.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Splenic NeoplasmDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Splenic Neoplasm.
- Stomach CancerDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Leighton isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- ApoplexyDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bladder CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Blood ClotsDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Congenital Anti-Plasmin DeficiencyDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Anti-Plasmin Deficiency.
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Disseminated Intravascular CoagulationDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.
- Drug-Induced ThrombocytopeniaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GlucagonomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 DeficiencyDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- HemochromatosisDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Hemochromatosis.
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic TelangiectasiaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.
- HypertensionDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- LeukocytosisDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Leukocytosis.
- Liver CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- MesenchymomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Metastatic InsulinomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Insulinoma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Ovarian CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- PericarditisDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- Prekallikrein DeficiencyDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Prekallikrein Deficiency.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Prostate CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Pseudocholinesterase DeficiencyDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Selective Deficiency of IgADr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Selective Deficiency of IgA.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Shwartzman PhenomenonDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Shwartzman Phenomenon.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- SplenomegalyDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Splenomegaly.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Wilms TumorDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- X-Linked AgammaglobulinemiaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia.