Dr. Alex E. Lechin is a Leading Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Expert with the Texas Institute of Chest and Sleep Disorders in Houston and Pasadena, TX

Alex Lechin, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a well-versed pulmonologist who diagnoses and treats patients as Director of the Texas Institute of Chest and Sleep Disorders in Houston and Pasadena, TX. Texas Institute of Chest and Sleep Disorders focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the following pulmonary diseases and sleep conditions. Furthermore, Dr. Lechin is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. As a pulmonologist, he has dedicated training and experience in the management of respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, sleep apnea, emphysema, and tuberculosis. Prior to his current endeavors, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Houston: College of Pharmacy in Houston, Texas (2001-2018).  Dr. Lechin is an extensively published author as well as prolific researcher. Dr. Lechin has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-six years and has expanse expertise in all facets of pulmonology and sleep medicine. Throughout his career, he was honored with the Patients Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition multiple times (vitals.com). For more information about Dr. Alex Lechin, MD, please visit http://www.lungmedicine.com/physicians.shtml#lechin.

Alex Lechin, MD, FCCP, FAASM, attended Luis Razetti School of Medicine of the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela, and received his medical degree in 1986. Then, he completed a clinical pharmacology fellowship at the Experimental Medicine Institute of the Central University of Venezuela (1986-1987), followed by an internship in internal medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston, North Carolina (1987-1988). Furthermore, he conducted his internal medicine residency at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, TN (1988-1991). In addition, he completed his fellowship training in pulmonary, critical, and sleep medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas (1991-1994). Dr. Lechin received board certification in internal medicine, critical care medicine, sleep medicine, and pulmonary disease medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He remains a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Federation for Medical Research. Moreover, he attained fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM). For more information about Dr. Johann Brandes, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2688268-Alex-Lechin-Pulmonologist.