Overview
Melissa Lechner is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lechner is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), and Thyroidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 Medical Plz Ste 310, Los Angeles, CA 90095
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 550, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lechner has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 Lechner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lechner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Lechner by calling their office at 310-267-7838. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Lechner a top-rated expert for Hypothyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Lechner is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypothyroidism, 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 Lechner specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Lechner is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Melissa Lechner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Lechner has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypothyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Lechner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Lechner accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Lechner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-267-7838 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
- Advanced
- HypothyroidismDr. Lechner isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Lechner isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Lechner isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Lechner isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Lechner isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2Dr. Lechner isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Lechner isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.