Ms. Barbara M Leighton MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3998 Red Lion Road Suite 250 Philadelphia PA, 19114About
Dr. Barbara Leighton practices Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Leighton manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1990
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