Dr. Alex E. Lechin

4.8 ( 20 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Alex E. Lechin

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We tend to forget to show our appreciation to a doctor who although did not treat us personally did so to our loved ones during difficult times and helped us as much as them, That was my case with dr Lechin, in the long hours in the hospital waiting room, when my husband was in the ICU, latter in his room, and in our visits in the hospital, we wife’s many times feel more like mom’s when dealing we our husband’s! And are the ones that do most of the talking.
Dr Lechin was just a wonderful in all this, and thank you!

Submitted Sept. 3, 2020

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I survived COVID, thanks to Dr Lechin!
I was hospitalized with severe double pneumonia which the doctors in the hospital diagnosed as COVID, I needed to be admitted to the ICU, can’t begin to describe how scared I was, couldn’t see any of my family for several days at the beginning due to the tight isolation needed.
Through the ordeal, it was the comforting, reassuring voice of a masked, and fully covered doctor, that daily brought me calm and hope, and treated me like the person I was at the time, don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining about The nurses or any other person that came into my room, but they didn’t say much and understandably kept the required distance. But this masked doctor was all way the same, examined my, and always talked to me, telling me, things are going well, your get the lattes treatment, is working, seemed to understand how scared I was and talked to me about, and brought messages back and forth to my family. Out the ICU, feeling better, 3 weeks latter, not longer contagious, I got to his face! and finally remembered to thank him! Because through all of it before, I’m ashamed to say, I just didn’t think about it! And He just laughed and said, “No need, just doing my job, I hope you’re thanking the right person, and I wouldn’t have remembered either, in your shoes”
I laughed for the first time in weeks!

Submitted Aug. 26, 2020

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I feel lucky to have been referred to Dr lechin, not easy to find a doctor that meet the expectations we all have of what a doctor should be, so seeing a doctor that despite this new age of doctoring, takes time to talk and always actually examines me and asks about my other medical and personal problems and takes an interest in me integrating it in my treatment, makes me feel cared for and safe.
Thanks doc!

Submitted Aug. 14, 2020

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My mother and I have seen Dr. Lechin for years, he is one of the most caring and professional doctors I have ever seen, He started as our asthma doctor and since then became more our internist, He always treated us as a whole, that’s just how He is, He is a treasure to us.

Submitted Aug. 10, 2020

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My mother and I have seen Dr. Lechin for years, he is one of the most caring and professional doctors I have ever seen, He started as our asthma doctor and since then became more our internist, He always treated us as a whole, that’s just how He is, He is a treasure to us.

Submitted Aug. 9, 2020

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I recently saw Dr Alex Lechin for problems with my breathing. He is the nicest person, very detailed and listener, awesome staff, I’m feeling much better, high marks!

Submitted July 29, 2020

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Dr Lechin has treated me for several years for my lung problems and I love him!
In this COVID scare, He was also there to test me and advice me, thank you all for your great work

Submitted July 28, 2020

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Thanks Dr Lechin for all your help, you got me and my family through this COVID scare! Amazing fast COVID testing, XRys, you and your staff

Submitted July 11, 2020

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El Dr Alex Lechin habla español y nos trató muy cálidamente, se tomo todo su tiempo conmigo, me examino, me hizo radiografía, pruebas de respiración y de alergias, todo el mismo dia y después me explico todo, my asma y alergias se me resolvieron!

Submitted June 12, 2020

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Dr Lechin was very thorough, explained in detail and took care of my problem, excellent staff

Submitted May 31, 2020


Dr. Alex E. Lechin's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

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

Languages

  • Spanish

Education

  • Wake Forest University (Grad. 1989)
  • Baylor College Of Medicine (Grad. 1994)
  • Univ Central De Venezuela, Esc De Med "luis Razetti", Caracas (Grad. 1986)

Areas of Expertise

  • Sleep apnea
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • Chest X-rays
  • Lung cancer
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Emphysema
  • Polysomnography (sleep study)
  • Chest pain
  • Bronchitis
  • Allergies
  • Insomnia
  • Chronic cough
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Muscle cramp
  • Lung cancer screening
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Restless legs syndrome
  • Asbestosis
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Nonallergic rhinitis
  • Primary immunodeficiency
  • COPD
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Compromised Immunity
  • Asthma

Awards & Recognitions

Publications & Research


Insurance accepted by this Doctor

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AARP
Aetna
  • Aetna Retired Teachers
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna - Choice POS Ii
Aetna U.S. Healthcare
  • Aetna U.S. Healthcare HMO
  • Aetna U.S. Healthcare PPO
Amerigroup
Amerivantage
Anthem
  • Select HMO & PPO
Beechstreet
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
  • BCBS Texas
  • Blue Cross And Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield Of Alabama
  • BCBS HMO
  • Access Plus HMO
  • BCBS Federal
  • BCBS Integrated Care Plan (ICP)
  • BCBS Medicare Select
Boon-Chapman
Bravo Health
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Cigna
  • Cigna Open Access
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
GHI
Humana
  • Humana Gold Plus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana ChoiceCare PPO
John Hancock
Medicaid
  • Texas Medicaid
Medicaid / Medi-Cal
Medicare
  • Medicare Replacement (Humana Replacement)
  • UHC-AARP Medicare Complete Secure Horizons Essential
  • UHC-AARP Medicare Complete Secure Horizons
  • UHC-AARP Medicare Complete Secure Horizons Premier
  • UHC-AARP Medicare Complete Secure Horizons Value
  • TRS Care Medicare Advantage
Memorial Health Network
Memorial Hermann
  • Memorial Hermann Health Plans
Molina
  • Molina Healthcare
Pacificare
TRICARE
  • TRICARE Prime
Texas Children Star
Texas Medical Association
Texas Municipal League
Unicare
  • Unicare Life And Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus POS
  • UnitedHealthcare Signature Value HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Signature Value PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
Veterans Administration
Well Care
WellCare Health Plans