
Dr. Brent Lee Lechner D.O.
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
6900 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC, 20307About
Dr. Brent Lechner is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Lechner specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
Education and Training
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1997
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Primary renal magnesium wasting: an unusual clinical picture of exercise-induced symptoms.
- Clinical comparative evaluation of choline magnesium trisalicylate and acetylsalicylic acid in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Clinical comparative evaluation of choline magnesium trisalicylate and acetylsalicylic acid in rheumatoid arthritis.
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