Dr. James Leffingwell, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Arlington, TX and has been practicing for 36 years. He graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1981 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat, pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat), and more.Read his story
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- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
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Ear Ache
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more than 99% of peers
Vertigo
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more than 98% of peers
Tinnitus
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Dr. Leffingwell's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Leffingwell "Founder of Cross Timbers ENT, Dr. James Leffingwell is a board-certified ENT specialist with more than 20 years experience. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio, he moved to Texas to complete an internship in general surgery and a residency in otolaryngology at the University of Texas medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Leffingwell is board-certified in otolaryngology and completed post-graduate work in endoscopic sinus surgery. His career interests include endoscopic surgery, nasal reconstruction, and problems associated with sinus problems, including snoring and sleep disorders. A native of Ohio, Leffingwell graduated with highest honors from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, in 1977."
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3 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
97 Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Adenoid Infection
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Down Syndrome
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Geographic Tongue
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hearing Loss Due to Noise
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hyperacusis
- Jaw Fracture
- Labyrinthitis
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukoplakia
- Lip Cancer
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
- Maxillary and Malar Fractures
- Meniere's Disease
- Nosebleed
- Oral and-or Facial Cleft
- Oral Cancer
- Orbital Fracture
- Osteosarcoma
- Otitis Media
- Otosclerosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Perforated Eardrum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinus Disorders
- Sinus Polyp
- Sinusitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
- Sore Throat
- Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Tongue-Tie
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Wheezing
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37 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adenoidectomy
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
- Glossectomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lip, Excision or Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Parathyroidectomy
- Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
- Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1981
- University of Texas Health Science CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1982
- University Of Texas Med Branch At GalvestonResidency Hospital | Completed 1986
- University of Texas Health Science CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1982
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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