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Dr. Alex Lechin, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
4.3 (52)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alex Lechin, MD

Dr. Alex Lechin, MD is a Pulmonologist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Central University-Venezuela and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Dr. Lechin, completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Lechin an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Lechin works at Practice in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath and Sleep Apnea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lechin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Texas Institute of Chest-sleep Disorders
    14262 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 481-0091
    Monday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Tuesday
    13:00 - 15:00

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  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

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Sleep Apnea
Pneumonia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
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Bronchoscopy
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Asbestosis
Barrett's Esophagus
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Pulmonary Disease
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Bronchial Thermoplasty
Chest Tube Insertion
Chest X-Ray
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Environmental Allergy Testing
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Intubation
Lung Biopsy
Mechanical Ventilation
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Pulmonary Procedures
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spirometry
Stress Test
Thoracentesis
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    4.3
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    About Dr. Alex Lechin, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1790710895
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Bowman Gray School of Medicine|Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Central University-Venezuela
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Alex Lechin, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lechin is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Lechin has seen patients for Shortness of Breath and Sleep Apnea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lechin on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    52 patients have reviewed Dr. Lechin. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lechin.

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