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Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD
Overview of Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD
Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Jose, CA. They graduated from University of Texas. Dr. Lechleitner, completed a residency at Baylor University|Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lechleitner an average 4.6 star rating.
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Dr. Lechleitner's Office Locations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation - General Surgery Department2581 Samaritan Dr Ste 200, San Jose, CA 95124 Directions (408) 523-3300
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
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Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
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Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Incisional Hernia
Breast Lump
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Incisional Hernia
Breast Lump
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Liver Cancer
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Lobular Carcinoma
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Male Breast Cancer
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
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Osteosarcoma
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Pelvic Abscess
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Thyroid Cancer
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Umbilical Hernia
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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Ventral Hernia
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Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Acid Reflux Surgery
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Adrenalectomy
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Biliary Drainage
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Bone Marrow Biopsy
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Breast Lift Surgery
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Breast Reconstruction
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Breast Reduction
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Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
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Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
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Excision of Breast Tumor
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Gastrectomy
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Gastrotomy
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Hernia Repair
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Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
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Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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Liver Biopsy
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Open Appendectomy
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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Parathyroidectomy
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Proctectomy
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Puncture Aspiration
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Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
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Salpingo Oopherectomy
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Skin Grafts
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Sphincterotomy
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Splenectomy
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Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
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Thoracentesis
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Thyroid Lobectomy
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Thyroidectomy
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Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
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Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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Wedge Resection Colon
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About Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1023169513
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Fellowship
Residency
- Baylor University|Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Residency
Internship
- Baylor University
Internship
Medical Education
- University of Texas
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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