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Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD
4.6 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD is a General Surgeon in San Jose, CA.
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Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD is a General Surgeon in San Jose, CA.

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Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD is a General Surgeon in San Jose, CA. They graduated from University of Texas and completed a residency at Baylor University|Shawnee Mission Medical Center. They currently practice at Palo Alto Medical Foundation - General Surgery Department. At present, Dr. Lechleitner received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lechleitner also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lechleitner is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Incisional Hernia
Breast Lump
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Incisional Hernia
Breast Lump
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
    Pathway-CA EPO
  • Advantage HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Wellspan Health PPO
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS

Locations

  1. 1 Palo Alto Medical Foundation - General Surgery Department
    2581 Samaritan Dr Ste 200, San Jose, CA 95124

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lechleitner
4.6
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Baylor University
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor University|Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Shawnee Mission Medical Center
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lechleitner's profile.

Yes, Dr. Rita Lechleitner, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.