Overview
Melissa Lesko is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Lesko is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
530 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Lesko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lesko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lesko by calling their office at 866-838-5864. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Lesko a top-rated expert for Lung Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Lesko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melissa Lesko specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Lesko is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Transplant, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Melissa Lesko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Lesko has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Lesko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Lesko accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Lesko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-838-5864 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Lung TransplantDr. Lesko isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Lesko isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Lesko isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Lesko isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Lesko isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Experienced
- BronchiectasisDr. Lesko isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Lesko isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Lesko isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic CoughDr. Lesko isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Lesko isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.

