Leslie Steven Leighton

Background

Leighton, Leslie Steven was born on January 18, 1952 in New York City. Son of Fred Victor and Sitty (Hess) Leighton.

Education

Bachelor with high distinction, University of Virginia, 1974; Doctor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 1978.

Career

Intern, then resident in medicine, New York University-Bellevue Hospital, New York City, 1978-1981; gastroenterology fellow, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, 1981-1984; teaching assistant, New York University School Medicine, New York City, 1980-1981; clinical fellow, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1981-1983; research fellow, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1983-1984; private practice, Peachtree Gastroenterology, Professional Corporation, Atlanta, since 1984; clinical instructor, Emory University School Medicine, Atlanta, 1986-1990; clinical assistant professor medicine, Emory University School Medicine, Atlanta, since 1990. Department chairman internal medicine Georgia Baptist Medical Center, 1991-1994. Assistant clinical professor medicine Medical College Georgia, since 1992.

Staff physician Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, since 1984.

Achievements

• Leslie Steven Leighton has been listed as a noteworthy Gastroenterologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman National Foundation Ileitis and Colitis, Atlanta, 1989-1991, chairman, 1991-1993. Member American Medical Association, Medical Association Atlanta, American Gastroenterol. Association, American College Physicians, American College Gastroenterology, Druid Hills Golf Club, Buckhead Club.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing. golf.

Connections

Married Deborah Gilda Perl, April 25, 1982. Children: Andrew David, Lauren Sophia, Jennifer Ellen, Rachel Johanna.

Father:

Fred Victor Leighton

Mother:

Sitty (Hess) Leighton

Spouse:

Deborah Gilda Perl

child:

Lauren Sophia Leighton

child:

Rachel Johanna Leighton

child:

Jennifer Ellen Leighton

child:

Andrew David Leighton