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Dr. Matthew Leyton, MD

Dr. Matthew Leyton, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Leyton, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University in 1997. He is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

816 Independence Blvd Ste 2C Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Leyton specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Leyton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leyton

2.5
32 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
31%
31%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
59%
59%

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Very kind Doctor and Staff
The staff is incredibly gracious and kind, even when they are extremely busy. Dr. Leyton takes time to speak with you, and goes over different treatment options rather than just assuming everything has been tried. Four rather than five stars only because the waits have been long, but I think that only happens because the whole staff genuinely cares about each patient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
M. Fitz – Sep 05, 2024
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Pack a lunch
This time I waited 1h 40min. He finally signed in from his home. Ive had 16ortho surgeries including recent 6th back surgeries. He wanted old files etc and he “couldn’t help me for 3-4wks”. Never again
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Former patient – Jul 24, 2023
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Dr. Leyton is worth the wait
Dr. Leyton is worth the wait! He takes the time to listen to you as a patient and works overtime to help each patient. With the dedication he has to his patients, he can run behind. I schedule early in the day appointments, and know there might be a delay. With that understanding, Dr. Leyton has been an amazing medical provider. He really has helped me through significant pain and recover over the last ten years. I would not be able to function daily with out his help!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 03, 2023
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"pain management" dr ?
I made an appointment with Leyton in February 2022 It's now August 2022. I have chronic pain and arthritis throughout my body -bone on bone in both hips and fingers.. I have yet to receive one pain pill or anything from this doctor . Now he wants me to wait another three to four weeks so just maybe possibly he might give me something for my tremendous pain .If you know what chronic pain is , you know what I'm going through . I wouldn't recommend this doctor for a hang nail.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Gerald Hertzog Sr – Aug 08, 2022
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Not very good
Always late and isn’t very profesdional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Not very good – May 23, 2022
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I have been seeing Dr .Leighton for apx 4 years for severe back pain after multiple surgeries . I highly recommend him. Listens to my needs and is very responsive to my issues. Very personable and sincere .You do your part and he does his. Awesome staff as well. He does all he can and then some .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Bryan Ellis – Jan 04, 2022
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His office is TERRIBLE. They NEVER answer the phone nor call back. They do not send orders for the their requested drug tests but demand it be done in 24 hours. Patients waiting for drug test at facility but no order from Dr. Leyton’s office. Takes weeks to return a call. Took 20 days to fill a late prescription even though calls and requests were sent form the pharmacy 5 minutes. He has LONG wait times, hours and hours later than expected even for Telehealth visits. This office staff are rude and inconsiderate or the needs of pain management patients. The worst doctor office I have ever encountered. NEVER go here.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 15, 2021
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I don’t mind waiting for hours if he would help my back pain. Initial appointment in early December 2019 follow up early January 2020 Next appointment end of Feb2020 Still no relief from pain or any possibility. Perhaps ignoring my phone calls has increased the pain of 10 on a scale of 1-10! How did he help any with back pain or are you??????
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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6 feet under! – Jan 26, 2020
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Do not see this Dr. He has no bed side manners and only cares about money! He tries pushing you on drugs that are far worse than what you are taking so he can get the perks from writing new scripts for new drugs and forget the fact that death is the third side effect he doesn't care!! They never answer there phones and his own staff speaks horrible about him and his wife that works there too! Don't waste your time! He will be little you and treat you horrible!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
19 others found this helpful
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John in Virginia Beach – Nov 16, 2016
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He prescribed me Lyrica knowing full well that I was on bi-polar and seizure medications with a history of depression and suicidal thoughts. The Lyrica caused my joints to swell and flare up and increased tenderness in all my muscles. I called to let them know and all of a sudden I'm being told that I failed my drug screening. They refused to mail me my results and records.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Anon in Richmond, VA – Sep 26, 2016
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Dr Layton is a very complete and takes the time to really examine you. I've been to specialist that rush you through, order tests and just write prescriptions. Dr Layton takes the time to specify the cause, examine the evidence and then makes a decision on care. He doesn't just medicate you. In fact he refuses to write for any narcotics on the first visit. I've had chronic pain for over 25 years and just moved from out of state. I'm glad there is a doc here commpassionate and safe.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
Helpful
D.A. in Virginia Beach, VA – Jul 13, 2016
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This is the second experience with Dr. Leyton & it is very positive. Dr. Leyton takes his time with his patients, is very patience & has a great bedside manner. Today most doctors have you in & out in five to ten minutes & have you wondering why I am even here?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
Joann Lee Johnson in Chesapeake, VA – Apr 19, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Matthew Leyton, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University in 1997. He is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Creighton University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Comprehensive Spine & Pain MGMT.816 Independence Blvd Ste 2C Virginia Beach, VA 23455
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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