
Dr. Darcey J Leighton DO
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
22 Bramhall St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Darcey Leighton is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Leighton specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Leighton can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Leighton can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States 2001
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
Dr. Darcey J Leighton DO's Practice location
Practice At 22 Bramhall St
22 Bramhall St -Portland, ME 04102Get Direction
Practice At 121 Medical Center Drive Suite 2700
121 Medical Center Drive Suite 2700 -Brunswick, ME 04011Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Martin L Robbins M.D.308 Us Route 1 Scarborough ME 04074
- Dr. Christine L Werner MD22 Bramhall St Portland ME 04102
- Dr. Christiane Louise Northrup M.D.12 Portland St Yarmouth ME 04096
- Dr. Charlotte A Kassab MD84 Marginal Way Portland ME 04101
- Dr. Tammi Bittler M.D.9 Healthcare Drive Biddeford ME 04005
- Dr. Karen L Lucas MD9 Healthcare Drive Biddeford ME 04005
Nearest Hospitals
MERCY HOSPITALl
144 STATE STREET PORTLAND ME 4101SOUTHERN MAINE HEALTH CAREl
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIDDEFORD ME 4005ST ANDREWS HOSPITALl
35 MILES STREET DAMARISCOTTA ME 4543