Overview
Walter Lech is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California.
Dr. Lech is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
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Locations
1270 S Winchester Blvd Ste 102, San Jose, CA 95128
Center For Aortic Disease
Dr. Michael S. Conte is a vascular surgeon who specializes in diseases of the aorta and its major branches, aneurysms, carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease (PAD). He also treats diabetic vascular disease and performs complex revascularization (restoration of blood flow) to preserve limb function and prevent amputation. Conte is co-director of the UCSF Heart & Vascular Center and chief of the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. Conte led the largest multicenter clinical trial to date of leg bypass surgery in patients with severe PAD. He is studying angioplasty and bypass surgery failure, and how to identify patients at risk. Conte earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by vascular surgery training in the John Homans fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Conte is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and Society of University Surgeons. In 2006, he received a distinguished achievement award from the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council. He serves on the editorial boards for several medical journals, including Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Vascular Medicine, Journal of Vascular Surgery and Vascular. Dr. Conte is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy. Dr. Conte is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Surgery Vascular Surgery. Dr. Conte is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter J. Lech
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter J. Lech?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter J. Lech by calling their office at 858-437-9041. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter J. Lech a top-rated expert for Varicose Veins?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter J. Lech is classified as an Advanced expert for Varicose Veins, 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. Walter J. Lech specialize in?
While Dr. Walter J. Lech is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Meige Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter J. Lech accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter J. Lech accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-437-9041 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
- Varicose VeinsDr. Lech isAdvanced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Experienced
- LymphangiectasisDr. Lech isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Lech isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Lech isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Lech isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Lech isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Lech isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.

