William D. Leighton, Plastic Surgeon
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William D. Leighton

Plastic Surgeon

7425 East Shea Blvd. Suite 103 Scottsdale Arizona, 85260

About

William D. Leighton, MD, FACS, works at the Leighton Institute for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is known all over the world for his extensive work as a reconstructive surgeon, healing patients who have suffered from trauma. Featured on television shows, he is also noted for his successful separation of conjoined twins and burn victims. He also volunteers his time to many international plastic surgical philanthropic initiatives, to bring this sort of care to places where it is so desperately needed.

Education and Training

University of Illinois

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery- Plastic Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine -

Awards

  • 2011 Life Achievement Award 100 Club of Arizona   
  • Top Doc, Phoenix Magazine, Last 11 Years   

Fellowships

  • Southern Illinois School of Medicine (Microsurgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Association of Plastic Surgery, American Medical Association, American Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Skill and Desire to Help his Patients, Genuine Concern and Care

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Phoenix Thunderbirds/Phoenix Open? Sustainable Outreach Solutions? Foundation for Burns and Trauma/Camp Courage Burn Camp? Arizona Institute for Breast Health? Pink Light District Premier Sponsor? Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation/The Schechterle-Leighton Institute for Adult and Pediatric Burn Reconstruction? 100 Club of Arizona? Jason Schechterle Beyond the Flames Foundation? Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golf, Traveling

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

William D. Leighton's Practice location

7425 East Shea Blvd. Suite 103 -
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
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