William R. Leighton, Jr., M.D., M.B.A.
I have accumulated over two decades years of experience in anesthesiology and peri- operative medicine, working in various settings, including community and tertiary care hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers. My anesthesiology training was completed at Harvard Medical School, and I am board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, and actively participating in maintenance of certification.
Throughout my career, I have served as both the primary provider of patient care, and as a supervisor for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and residents. My expertise covers general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, local anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia, airway management, difficult airway management, peri-operative medicine, monitored anesthesia care, IV sedation, acute pain management, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) emergencies, and anesthesia practice management.
- Anesthesiology
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology, and maintenance of certification participant
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: American Society of Anesthesiology, Texas Society of Anesthesiology, Texas Medical association
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: For the first twenty years of practice I taught anesthesia residents from University of Texas Medical Schools at Houston and San Antonio, University of Texas Medical Branch, Baylor College of Medicine, and the United States Army and Air Force at Houston Methodist Hospital.
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No.
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