Summary

Dr Alex Lechin is an Internist, Pulmonologist, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine specialist, scientist, and medical educator. He holds boards certifications from the American Board of Medical Specialties, in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Disorders Medicine, and board certification in Sleep Medicine from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Lechin is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine in Baylor College of medicine in Houston, TX and actively involved in direct clinical teaching; formerly Clinical Assistant Professor, in the department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy in the University of Houston. Dr Lechin is the president of the Texas Institute of Chest and Sleep Disorders, an institution dedicated to the clinical management of chest and sleep disorders, clinical research and medical education.

Office Location

Texas Institute of Chest and Sleep Disorders

14262 Gulf FwyHouston, TX 77034
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 40 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • 11 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 4 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alex Lechin

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alex Lechin has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alex Lechin has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Alex Lechin holds an active medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, board certified in Pulmonary Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, board certified in Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and board certified in Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.

Residency

Completed their residency at East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Central University of Venezuela in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Lechin's NPI number is 1790710895.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Alex Lechin affiliated with?
Dr. Alex Lechin is affiliated with The Womens Hospital.
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