Dr. Darcey J Leighton DO
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
22 Bramhall St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Darcey Leighton is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Leighton specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Leighton can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Leighton can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States 2001
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
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