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Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 71
Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD
4.6 (405 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD is an Internist in Howard Beach, NY.
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Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 71
Howard Beach, NY
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD is an Internist in Howard Beach, NY.

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Dr. Lecher graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD is an Internist in Howard Beach, NY and has 44 years experience. Dr. Lecher currently practices at Optum Internal Medicine - Howard Beach and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. At present, Dr. Lecher received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 405 times. Dr. Lecher's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lecher accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Optum Internal Medicine - Howard Beach
    16450 Crossbay Blvd Fl 2, Howard Beach, NY 11414
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Internal Medicine
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  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1980
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Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY