William S. Leighton, Anesthesiologist
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William S. Leighton

Anesthesiologist

911 Bypass Road Department of Anesth Pikeville Kentucky, 41501
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About

William S. Leighton, DO, maintains a position at the Pikeville Medical Center, located in Pikeville, Kentucky. He is the current director of the Department for Anesthesia and specializes in anesthesiology and cardiothoracic anesthesiology. Dr. Leighton is additionally affiliated with the Pikeville Medical Center, the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, and the Baptist Health System and has over five years of experience in his field. He was educated at the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine and conducted fellowships at Georgetown University and the Washington Hospital Center. Currently, he works at the University of Pikeville as a clinical adjunct faculty member and guest lecturer.

Education and Training

DO - Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

AnesthesiologyCardiothoracic & Vascular Anesthesiology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • National Public Speaking- Lincoln Memorial University -
  • Virginia Commonwealth University -
  • Adjunct Faculty at University of Kentucky -

Fellowships

  • Medstar Health- Georgetown University, Cardiac Anesthesia- Washington Hospital Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • ASA, KSA, SCA/IARS

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work, fostering a team approach to healthcare, and a commitment to both daily and life long learning.

    Having respect and gratitude for my mentors, colleagues and students that have helped teach me and guide me along my way.

Teaching and speaking

  • Clinical adjunct faculty and guest speaker at University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

    Clinical adjunct faculty for CRNA training programs at both Lincoln Memorial Univeristy(TN) and Virginia Commonwealth University(VA).

Hobbies / Sports

  • Spending Time Outdoors, Fishing, Hunting

William S. Leighton's Practice location

911 Bypass Road Department of Anesth -
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
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