Dr. William R Leighton, Jr.
Houston, TX 77057
Office: 713-203-8507
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 at various time from University of Texas Houston and San Antonio,, University of Texas Medical Branch, Baylor College of Medicine, and the United States military.
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $700
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $700
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $700
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Daily rate $15,000
Available Upon Request