Dr. Kimberly Ann Leighton MD, MPH
Family Practitioner
3620 I-27 Lubbock TX, 79404About
Dr. Kimberly Leighton is a family practitioner practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Leighton specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Leighton possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1991
Board Certification
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
Provider Details
Dr. Kimberly Ann Leighton MD, MPH's Practice location
Dr. Kimberly Ann Leighton MD, MPH's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Could a Swollen Eyelid Mean?
Your eyelid’s skin is stretchy and loose with a thickness of less than 1 mm. Your eyelids can swell if there is a buildup of fluid in the tissues that surround your eyes.In most cases, swollen eyelids are not a cause for concern and can return back to its normal shape and size after a few days....
- General Practice, Family Practice, and Internal Medicine: What's the Difference?
Primary care providers, family physicians, generalists, and internists can be tricky designations to understand because these healthcare providers similarly cover a number of areas when diagnosing and treating people. However, knowing their differences can be helpful when it comes to finding the...
- Is Vaccination an Old Method or Another Achievement of the Modern Era?
In the early 19th to the 20th century, parents would have been surprised to know that future generations would be free from childhood diseases. Diphtheria was then one of the most common diseases that took the lives of thousands of children, while polio left thousands of children crippled. Measles...
- What Could Itchy Palms Mean?
Although an itchy palm is rarely caused by serious conditions, it can also indicate a chronic skin problem that requires frequent treatment.Your doctor can help diagnose your condition by identifying other symptoms you experience and what causes your itchy palm. Your doctor will recommend or...
- The Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Oesophageal Thrush
Oesophageal thrush is a yeast infection of the throat. It is also known as oral candidiasis or oropharyngeal candidiasis. A healthy person is unlikely to develop this condition. It affects only those with a weakened immune system such as patients with HIV, cancer, and those on immunosuppressive...
- Alternative Treatments for Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism refers to the medical condition in which the thyroid gland is unable to produce an adequate amount of hormones. These hormones are extremely important in various body functions. Low levels of thyroid hormone may result in the characteristic symptoms of hypothyroidism. This condition...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Samuel Stewart Morgan D.O.160 Slaton Rd Lubbock TX 79404
- Dr. William Benjamin Edwards M.D.1802 E 50th Street Lubbock TX 79404
- Olivia Laumbach1950 ASPEN AVE LUBBOCK TX 79404
- Dr. James Robert Matthews M.D.8602 Peach Ave Lubbock TX 79404