Dr. Michael Leighton, MD
Dr. Michael Leighton, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Leighton has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and Jupiter Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, P.A.
4215 Burns Rd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leighton
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| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
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| 1 Star | 36% | 36% |
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care philosophy
Dr. Michael Leighton specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder as well as knee, hip, and shoulder replacement. Dr. Leighton is very sports oriented both in his own life and for his patient's. He enjoys golf, tennis, softball and hikiOrthopedic Surgery
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Rush – Presbyterian – St. Luke Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1994Umdnj – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1993Umdnj – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1989Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical School, 1988
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Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, P.A.
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
75%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Leighton with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at HCA Florida JFK North Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida JFK North Hospital today at
(561) 220-9690.
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