Dr. Edward Leaton, MD
Physician
Neurology
Specialty
Epilepsy
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Dr. Leaton specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of neurological conditions, with a focus on epilepsy.
About Dr. Edward Leaton, MD
Ed Leaton, MD is a board-certified neurologist providing care to patients at Central Virginia Neurology.
Dr. Leaton was in practice in Schenectady, New York, for about three years and has been in practice in Central Virginia since 1988. Dr. Leaton has been named as a "Top Doc" by Richmond Magazine.
Dr. Leaton was in practice in Schenectady, New York, for about three years and has been in practice in Central Virginia since 1988. Dr. Leaton has been named as a "Top Doc" by Richmond Magazine.
Conditions Treated
Alzheimer's Disease
Diabetic Neuropathy
Epilepsy
Headaches
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Spasticity
Stroke
Procedures & Services
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
MRI of the Head (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Patient Education Resources
Can ADHD be managed without medication?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
How do I know if my mother's forgetfulness has become Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
What can I do for my child's frequent headaches?
Frequent headaches in children can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and certain foods or drinks. Here are a few things you can do to help alleviate your child&...
Frequent headaches in children can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and certain foods or drinks. Here are a few things you can do to help alleviate your child&...
When should I consider starting disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
The decision to start disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually based on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the person's individual needs and preferences...
The decision to start disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually based on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the person's individual needs and preferences...
Education & Training
Dr. Leaton graduated from Johns Hopkins University and received his medical degree (MD) from Northwestern University. He then completed his Neurology residency training at Albany Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident.
After doing a year of radiology and neuroradiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he then completed a fellowship in EEG, Evoked Potentials and Epilepsy at the University of Virginia.
After doing a year of radiology and neuroradiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he then completed a fellowship in EEG, Evoked Potentials and Epilepsy at the University of Virginia.