Dr. Melissa Lechner, MD

Dr. Melissa Lechner specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, with additional training in internal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. With 12 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Lechner brings comprehensive expertise to managing complex hormonal and metabolic conditions across different age groups.

Dr. Lechner practices at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, with her primary location in Santa Monica, California. She focuses on treating thyroid conditions including thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, and thyroid nodules. Her clinical expertise includes using advanced diagnostic tools like CT scans and providing patient education on diabetes management devices such as autoinjectors and insulin pens.