Summary

Dr. Marc Lessin is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with extensive training in pediatric surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno and completed his general surgery residency at UCSF-Fresno Medical Education Program, followed by specialized pediatric surgery training at Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan. With 38 years of experience in the field, Dr. Lessin is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Lessin practices at Valley Children's Healthcare and sees patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He treats children with conditions such as appendicitis, digestive tract injuries, and abdominal pain. His surgical expertise includes providing emergency care, performing procedures with sedation, and working in infusion clinic settings. Patients rate Dr. Lessin 3.3 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 38 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, General Surgery
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

160 E Erie AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134

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38 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Korean, English
Philadelphia , PALanghorne , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: University of Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Marc S Lessin

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - CHIP
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Marc S Lessin has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Marc S Lessin has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine (im)
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, General Surgery

Medical School

University of Nv Sch of Med, Reno NvGraduated in 1988

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What languages does Dr. Marc Lessin speak?
Dr. Marc Lessin speaks English.
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Dr. Marc Lessin is affiliated with Valley Childrens Healthcare.
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