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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Pulmonary Disease

American Board of Internal Medicine

Critical Care Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Sleep Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine

Residency

East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine

Medical School

Central University of VenezuelaGraduated in 1986

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Alex Lechin affiliated with?
Dr. Alex Lechin is affiliated with The Womens Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Lechin?
You can find contact information for Dr. Alex Lechin here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Alex Lechin accepting new patients?
Dr. Alex Lechin is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Alex Lechin's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Alex Lechin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Alex Lechin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Alex Lechin's office located?
Dr. Alex Lechin's office is located at 14262 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, 77034.

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