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Dr. Leslie Steven Leighton M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(11)
1375 Harvard Rd Ne Atlanta GA, 30306
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5/5

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Dr. Leslie Leighton is a gastroenterologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Leighton specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Leighton performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1978

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Leslie Steven Leighton M.D.'s Practice location

Leslie Leighton

1375 Harvard Rd Ne -
Atlanta, GA 30306
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New patients: 404-371-8169
Fax: 404-727-2370

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Dr. Leslie Steven Leighton M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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