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Dr. John Leighton MD, Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. John Leighton MD

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

5/5(12)
5501 Old York Road Braemer Bldg 2nd Fl Philadelphia PA, 19141
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Dr. John Leighton is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Leighton specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.

Education and Training

Temple University School of Medicine 1989

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Liver Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Anemia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Aerolase® Technologies
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. John Leighton MD's Practice location

Practice At 5501 Old York Road Braemer Bldg 2nd Fl

5501 Old York Road Braemer Bldg 2nd Fl -
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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New patients: 215-456-3880
Fax: 215-456-3437

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Dr. John Leighton MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist-Oncologist 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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