Overview
Walter Lech is a Vascular Surgeon in San Jose, California. Dr. Lech is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter Lech
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Lech?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter 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 Lech a top-rated expert for Varicose Veins?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter 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 Lech specialize in?
While Dr. Walter 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 Lech accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter 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.

