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

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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

160 E Erie AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134

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Philadelphia , PADarby , PALanghorne , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: University of Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv Med School: Armed Forces Medical College Med School: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Marc S Lessin has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Marc S Lessin holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, General Surgery.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv in 1988.

NPI Number

Marc S Lessin's NPI number is 1184682213.

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