Dr. John Leighton, MD
Dr. John Leighton, MD is a medical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 1989. He is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Minerva and Fred Braemer Heart Center
5501 Old York Rd Ste 1 Philadelphia, PA 19141Make an Appointment
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| 4 Star | 7% | 7% |
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Dr. John Leighton, MD is a medical oncologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 1989. He is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Medical Oncology
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Temple University
Medical School, 1989
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Minerva and Fred Braemer Heart Center
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- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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