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Leighton A Elliott, MD : Bio and credentials

Hematology and Oncology Specialist

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My bio

I completed my residency training at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA in a combined residency for both internal medicine and pediatrics where I was also Chief Resident. I then completed my specialty training in hematology and oncology at UF where I was also Chief Fellow. I chose to specialize in hematology and oncology due to the evolving landscape of immunotherapy and the need to improve care for the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population. I specialize in treating sarcomas - a rare cancer that affects the bones and soft tissues. As Director of the AYA Cancer Program, I work closely with our colleagues in Pediatric Oncology to optimize care for our AYA patients aged 15-45.

I aim to cure cancer using novel immunotherapies. As I believe we are close to this goal, I aim to decrease the morbidity and mortality of surgical interventions for cancer by developing therapies to work together with immunotherapy for advanced disease. We research various nanoparticles to accomplish this goal in my lab.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our 7 children serving in church, playing board games, sports, and movie nights!

Board certifications

  • Hematology

    ABIM

  • Internal Medicine

    ABIM

  • Pediatrics

    ABP

Education

  • MD

    Trinity School of Medicine, 2017

  • MS Bioengineering

    Mercer University, 2010

  • BS Biomedical Engineering

    Mercer University, 2009

My areas of focus

Specialties

Subspecialties

Gender

Male