William R. Leighton, Jr., M.D., MBA Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Anesthesiology

Keywords/Search Terms:

General anesthesia, regional anesthesia, local anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia, airway management, Post Anesthesia Care Unit emergencies, peri-operative medicine, monitored anesthesia care, IV sedation, acute pain management, positioning, CRNAs, medication errors, Propofol

Education:

M.D., McGovern Medical School at UTHealth; M.B.A., Rice University (Jones Graduate School of Business); B.A., Vanderbilt University; , Harvard Medical School (Residency in Anesthesiology)

Years in Practice:

23

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

0

Additional Information

With anesthesiology training completed at Harvard Medical School, including Brigham and Women's and Boston Children's Hospitals, I hold board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology, actively engaging in maintenance of certification. Over two decades, I've gained extensive experience in anesthesiology and peri-operative medicine, working in various settings, including community and tertiary care hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers. Formerly serving as a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine – Cornell University, I've had the privilege of contributing to patient care and education. Throughout my career, I've fulfilled roles as both a primary provider of patient care and a supervisor for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and residents, emphasizing mentorship and leadership. My expertise includes general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, local anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia, airway/difficult airway management, peri-operative medicine, monitored anesthesia care, IV sedation, acute pain management, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) emergencies, and anesthesia practice management.