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Barbara Leighton, MD, Pulmonology, Philadelphia, PA

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Pulmonology Philadelphia, PA

Critical Care Medicine

Physician

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  • Office

    3998 Red Lion Rd
    Suite 130
    Philadelphia, PA 19114
    Phone+1 215-890-5864
    Fax+1 215-521-6177

Summary

  • Dr. Barbara Leighton is a Philadelphia-based pulmonologist with a subspecialty in critical care medicine. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in 1990 and completed her residency and fellowship at the same institution. Throughout her career, she has worked with Jefferson Northeast Pulmonary Associates since 2021, after spending over two decades at Segal Aaronson Pulmonary Associates. Dr. Leighton has expertise in pulmonology and is experienced in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and other lung diseases. She received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Allscripts between 2011 and 2013.

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • Critical Care Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2011-2013