Overview
John Leighton is a Cardiologist and an Oncologist 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 Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Hematology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. 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 9 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.
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- 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.
- 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 Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Leighton isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.